In-Person Opportunities to Meet and Hear From Holly Springs’ (NC) Mayoral and Council Candidates

Meet candidates before the Nov. 4 election. Chamber forums Sept. 11 & 18 at Cultural Center. Local Time Brewing Candidate Series Sept. 16–Oct. 29. Free & open to the public.

Holly Springs, NC, Sep. 10, 2025 — With the Holly Springs municipal election set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, voters will soon decide on who will serve as mayor and fill three at-large council seats.

As polling day approaches, we’re alerting residents to several upcoming opportunities to meet the candidates, both in structured forums and informal settings.

ALERT! One of the events takes place tomorrow night (Thursday, September 11th).

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1. Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forums

The Chamber will host separate forums for council and mayoral candidates at the Holly Springs Cultural Center. These events are nonpartisan and free for all residents.

• Council Candidates Forum: Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:00–8:00 PM (Candidate Meet & Greet begins at 5:00 PM)

  • Free Registration (click here)

• Mayoral Candidates Forum: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00–8:00 PM (Candidate Meet & Greet begins at 5:00 PM)

  • Free Registration (click here)

Event Location: 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC 27540

2. Local Time Brewing Candidate Series

A more casual, one-on-one series held at Local Time Brewing, where one candidate attends each evening, starting around 6 PM. It's a great way to connect in a relaxed atmosphere.

Full Schedule:

• Tuesday, September 16 – Joe Cuccurullo (Council)

• Tuesday, September 30 – Sean Mayefskie (Mayor)

• Wednesday, October 1 – Annie Drees (Council)

• Tuesday, October 7 – Josh Prizer (Council)

• Wednesday, October 8 – Mike Kondratick (Mayor)

• Wednesday, October 15 – Kara Foster (Council)

• Wednesday, October 22 – Sarah Larson (Council)

• Wednesday, October 29 – Tim Forrest (Council)

Event Location: 300 S Main St Ste 204, Holly Springs, NC 27540

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The Stakes: What’s on the Ballot

• Mayor: Incumbent Sean Mayefskie (website) is being challenged by Mike Kondratick (website)

• Town Council: Six candidates are vying for three at-large seats: Annie Drees (incumbent) (website), Tim Forrest (incumbent) (website), Joe Cuccurullo (website), Kara Foster (website), Sarah Larson (website), and Josh Prizer (website)

Voter Essentials:

• Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

• Voter information and registration website (click here)