Mayor· 2019–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

Cyril Jefferson

High Point

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At a glance

News mentions: 2

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 27
Total speaking time: 4:22:10
Avg per meeting: 9:43
Segments: 5787

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Top issues during term (1)(Economic Development)

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program Census Tract Nominations

No direct budget impact to the city as it is a federal tax incentive program.

Decisions during term (3)

Recorded while Jefferson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedSep 21, 2026

Closed Session — Economic Development and Attorney-Client Privilege

approved7-0Jun 15, 2026

Closed Session for Economic Development and Attorney-Client Privilege

approved6-0Mar 2, 2026

Closed Session - Economic Development

Voting record (0)(Economic Development)

No votes found matching Economic Development.

In the news (2)

North Carolina A&T UniversityJul 17, 2025

High Point Mayor Jefferson '18 to Receive 2025 Keeper of the Flame Award

WXIINov 8, 2023