Lethonia Barnes (Mayor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Florence City Council after the election.
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- Lethonia Barnes is the elected mayor of Florence; she presides over council meetings and votes as a member.
On the record: Lethonia Barnes
3 sourced01Annexation and rezoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on first reading of Bill 2025-21, annexing 1.467 acres on Toscanna Drive and zoning it NC-6.3, which allows townhomes (passed 5-2, May 2025).
Council voteCity of Florence · May 12, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Public safety1 sourced position
Her 5-Point Crime Plan, published on the city website, includes bringing back the Community Policing Team.
Bringing back the Community Policing Team (CPT).”
Own statementCity of FlorenceLink
03Opioid settlement funds1 sourced position
Told WMBF the city plans to partner with local agencies to direct opioid settlement money to people who need help.
I am happy that we have this opioid money to address some issues that need to be addressed”
Own statementWMBF · Aug 6, 2026Link
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