Election Countdown: Holly Springs Town Council & Mayors Race Is On!
November 4, 2025 is election day for the several town council races and the mayor's seat.
It might seem like a long way off, but in less than a year, Holly Springs voters will head to the polls to make crucial decisions about the future of our town. Who will sit on the town council? And who will lead as mayor?
Three town council seats will be up for grabs: currently held by Dan Berry, Tim Forrest, and Annie Drees. Will they seek re-election, or will new faces step into the mix? Stay tuned—this election could bring some significant changes to Holly Springs. The races are considered non-partisan but in recent years, political parties have gotten involved to give financial and manpower support to their respective candidates.
Dan Berry, who serves as Mayor Pro Tem, is finishing his second term on the town council.
Tim Forrest is completing his first term in office. He ran as part of the conservative agenda that included Berry and Mayor Sean Mayefskie.
Annie Drees just got elected to her position in 2023. She was elected to finish the term that was vacated by Kristi Bennett. Drees was supported by the Democratic Party.
In the mayor’s race, Sean Mayefskie is finishing his first term as mayor of the town.
Concerns for Residents
The town of Holly Springs has a population of more than 46,000 people, and as the town grows, these are some of the topics that will become more of a focus for Holly Springs residents:
Housing prices/affordability: The average price of a home sale in Holly Springs is about $515,000. The council tabled an affordable housing study in 2023.
Cost of living within the town: In the past few years, residents have passed a few bond projects (a 2018 transportation bond and a 2023 parks and recreation bond) that have increased property taxes. The costs of water and wastewater have also increased due to a new water treatment facility. The regional facility is necessary since the town was at risk of running out of water under the old system.
Traffic/Congestion: While the town doesn’t own or manage most of the streets, council/mayor does work with the NCDOT and CAMPO to point out the needs for improved roads throughout the town.
Again, Election Day is November 4, 2025.