MAYOR
(Voters may select one)
Chelsea Glen Dickey
Full name: Chelsea Glen Dickey
Nickname, if any: —
Born: Date of birth: December 6, 1990
Place of birth: Raleigh, Wake County.
Education: B.A. Economic Development, Eastern University, 2012.
Military service: —
Occupation/place of employment: Economic Development Consultant, Motley Local.
Family: Spouse: Justin Paggao, married 2 years.
Children: Matteo.
Religion/church affiliation: Christian.
Organizations: —
Political career: —
Address: 511 Oakwood Lane, Graham.
Jennifer Talley
Full name: Jennifer L. Talley
Nickname, if any: —
Born: Date of birth: April 28, 1970
Place of birth: Houston/Harris Co./Texas.
Education: Attended elementary, middle and high school in Alamance County, graduated Grace Christian Academy, 1987; B.A. in History, English, Business Admin graduated Magna Cum Laude, Elon College, 1990; Masters in Business, University of NC Greensboro, 2000.
Military service: —
Occupation/place of employment: small business owner/EP Gates Construction.
Family: Spouse: William “Chuck” Talley, married 32 years.
Children: Carson Talley 25; Courtney Talley 20; and mother to 13 international exchange students
Religion/church affiliation: Christian/Grace Christian.
Organizations: Treasurer of the Graham Area Business Association; ALCOVETS, member/event organizer; previously served as Treasurer for the Children’s Museum of Alamance County, and School Board member at Rivermill Academy.
Political career: Fellow of the Institute of Political Leadership; served as a Graham City Council member for 9 years (2003-2009) (2019-2021); Currently served as Mayor for 4 years.
Address: 808 Sideview Street, Graham.
CITY COUNCIL
(Voters may select two)
Daniel Alvis
Full name: Daniel Lynn Alvis.
Nickname, if any: —
Born: Date of birth: December 15, 1970.
Place of birth: Burlington, Alamance County.
Education: Graham High School, 1989.
Military service: N/A.
Occupation/place of employment: City of Burlington.
Family: Spouse: Lisa Alvis.
Children: —
Religion/church affiliation: Grace Chapel.
Organizations: Thomas M. Holt Masonic Lodge #492; Burlington Shrine Club.
Political career: —
Address: 1092 Noah Road, Graham.
Bobby Chin
Full name: Bobby Chin.
Nickname, if any: —
Born: Date of birth: April 30, 1948.
Place of birth: Drew, Sunflower, Mississippi.
Education: BS, Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1971; MS, Operations Research/Systems Analysis, Florida Institute of Technology, 1983.
Military service: US Army, 1972-2002.
Occupation/place of employment: Retired.
Family: Spouse: Karen, married 43 years.
Children: Allison Procious, Virginia; Robert Chin, Maryland.
Religion/church affiliation: Christian.
Organizations: ALCOVETS, Secretary.
Political career: Appointed to Graham Planning Board, 2020; Elected to Graham City Council, 2021.
Address: 386 Carolina Circle, Graham.
Randy Phillips
Full name: George Randolph Phillips, Jr.
Nickname, if any: Randy.
Born: Date of birth: September 1, 1961.
Place of birth: Lakeland, Polk County Florida.
Education: Graham High School, 1980; Lees McRae College, Elon College, majored in Business Administration, Computer Science and minored in math.
Military service: —
Occupation/place of employment: General Manager, Sutton’s at the Wrike.
Family: Spouse: Denise K. Phillips, married 39 years.
Children: Heather Phillips, 38; Sarah Phillips, 32.
Religion/church affiliation: Presbyterian.
Organizations: Graham Volunteer Fire Department, Firefighter; Alamance County Rescue Squad, EMT; Gallery Players Theater Group, President two years; E.M. Holt Volunteer Fire Department, Firefighter; Alamance County Hazard Material Team.
Political career: None.
Address: 130 Burton Street, Graham.
Jim Young
Full name: James Young.
Nickname, if any: Jim.
Born: Date of birth: October 16, 1966.
Place of birth: Burlington, Alamance County.
Education: Farragut High School, 1986; Two years of college at University of Maryland while in service.
Military service: U.S. Army Infantry, 1984-1988.
Occupation/place of employment: Self-employed at Salvation Coffee Company, Burlington.
Family: Spouse: Karry, married 29 years.
Children: Kourtney, Savannah.
Religion/church affiliation: Christian, Lambs Chapel member.
Organizations: President of Durham Pistol and Rifle Club; Community Ambassador, Operation Enduring Warrior.
Political career: None.
Address: 1615 Broadway Drive, Graham.
