Mayor Hank Guess graduated from Hickory High School in 1977.

Tony Wood grew up in Hickory and after graduating from Appalachian State University, he lived in several different ci

Councilwoman Charlotte Williams has lived in Hickory for 25 years.

Councilman Danny Seaver grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee and moved to Happy Valley in 1969.

Councilman David Williams has been married to his wife, Deliska Williams, for 12 years.

Councilman David Zagaroli was born in Owosso, Michigan in 1942. He joined the Drexel Furniture Company in 1965.

Councilwoman Jill Patton is a lifelong resident of Hickory.

John Crone has served as the City Attorney since 1995.