Meet Candacae

I moved to Pittsboro in 2015 after a serious injury forced me to reinvent myself, and like every reinvention in my life, I came back stronger — thriving, building new skills, and finding ways to serve others. Inspired by Mr. Rogers’ call to “look for the helpers,” I’ve spent more than 30 years as a community organizer, volunteer, and animal rescuer and advocate. I’ve worked with the unhoused, supported victims of abuse, helped resettle Bosnian refugees, organized food and toy drives, and found creative ways to keep neighbors connected during COVID as HOA President of Chatham Forest.

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Professionally, I bring decades of experience in construction, real estate, publishing, healthcare, and community leadership. I’ve managed residential and commercial projects with real estate licenses in three states, worked in publishing on branding and partnerships, and since 2019, I’ve managed chiropractic clinics across Chatham and Wake Counties. Here in Pittsboro, I’ve rolled up my sleeves to get results — like leading a long-overdue stormwater project that repaired decades of neglect.

 

I’m running for Town Commissioner because I love this town and want to help guide its growth in a way that protects its people, its character, and its small-town spirit. Pittsboro is growing quickly, and that growth brings real challenges: stormwater systems and infrastructure that can’t keep up, development pressures that threaten our charm, and public services stretched thin. I’m not a politician — I’m a problem-solver. I care. I listen. I show up. And I’ll bring that same hands-on, people-first approach to Town Hall to keep Pittsboro affordable, livable, and true to what makes it special.