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Who Becomes Harrisburg’s Mayor Pro Tem? A Quiet Role Spurs an Unexpected Debate

Residents urged the council to follow precedent before members voted to appoint newcomer Dr. Erin Banks and considered clarifying the rules.

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Chris Miller
Jan 13, 2026
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The Harrisburg Town Council during its Monday meeting. Photo via Harrisburg’s YouTube page.

The role of mayor pro tempore in most North Carolina municipalities is modest in scope and largely ceremonial.

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