Mayor David Smith to offer views on Asheboro’s growth

Mayor David Smith, waving along the rail, takes part in a past Asheboro Christmas parade. (Randolph Record file photo)

ASHEBORO – Mayor David Smith of Asheboro will provide his impressions of the city’s direction during a program for the community next week as his fourth term in office winds down this year.

Smith will provide a presentation “Asheboro Transformed: Building a Better Future in a Time of Change” on Wednesday (Feb. 19) on the Randolph Community College campus.

“It’s incredibly valuable to spend time looking back on the projects and innovations that the City of Asheboro has undertaken during my time working with seven different City Councils,” Smith said. “It’s not to boast about what we’ve been able to accomplish, but instead, it’s about celebrating what we as a community have completed by working together.”

Smith has announced that he won’t run to keep his seat. Prior to what will be 16 years as mayor, Smith was on the city council for 12 years.

Next week’s program is open to the public, with breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by the program at 8:30. Shah Ardalan, president of RCC, also will make comments at the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on campus.

Smith is expected to offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on what has shaped the city. He also intends to provide an overview of anticipated changes for Asheboro.

“I strongly believe that, as my time on the board comes to an end, that the City of Asheboro is ready to tackle any challenge and take advantage of every opportunity in front of us,” Smith said.