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Dennis Brown is running unopposed for Landis mayor.
Brown, 52, is a captain with the Kannapolis Fire Department and also runs China Grove Hardware with his father, Charles D. Brown. He grew up in Landis, volunteers with the Landis Fire Department, along with his duties at Kannapolis.
Brown served on the board of aldermen from 1992 to 2002, and served as mayor pro-tem for two years.
“I’ve always wanted to be mayor,” Brown said. “It’s been a goal of mine since I was in college.”
Brown said he wants to restore residents’ confidence in town government.
“I want the people of Landis to be proud of Landis again,” Brown said, “and to make sure Landis can handle the growth that is coming and to prosper by it.”
He said the bond referendum to replace the water and sewer system is very important for the town’s growth.
“It is vital to Landis’ future,” Brown said.
When Brown is not fighting fires he is on the golf courses around the area. His son, Tyler is on the golf team at Pfieffer University.
“His handicap is two,” Brown said. “Mine is 10.”
-Ben McNeely
