Boone Fills Town Council Vacancy
Anne Pruitt has been appointed to the Boone Town Council, filling a recent vacancy. Pruitt will join the council in overseeing local policies and community development.
The vacancy on the Boone Town Council was created by the election of former council member Dalton George as the new Mayor of Boone. Anne Pruitt was sworn in to fill his seat during the council's meeting on February 25, 2026. Pruitt is not new to Boone's local government, having served as the Vice Chair of the Town of Boone Planning Commission. This advisory board provides recommendations to the Town Council on issues related to future growth, development, and zoning amendments. Her professional background is in risk management and design-focused planning. Before moving to Boone, Pruitt also served as a Town Council Member for the town of Weddington, North Carolina, bringing prior council experience to her new role. Pruitt has stated her policy passions include housing affordability and neighborhood stability. She also aims to focus on supporting small businesses, improving pedestrian safety, and strengthening environmental stewardship within Boone.
