Position/philosophy statement
Treat people how you would want to be treated.
Current Occupation
minister
Age (optional)
71
Campaign Phone
7575372019
For the last eight years on City Council and 20 years pastoring Warner Temple AME Zion Church, I bring decades of people-centered leadership through growth and crisis. I’ve worked to expand housing, strengthen public safety, and broaden civic inclusion. In 2023, my colleagues unanimously elected me Mayor Pro Tem, reflecting the trust I’ve earned through collaboration, accountability, and steady leadership. I’ve led by partnering in crises, from hosting vaccine clinics for underserved communities to greeting DC Virgo students daily at 6:30 a.m. to show the next generation they matter. I believe Wilmington needs leaders who listen, unite, and turn shared values into action.
As both a pastor and council member, I know Wilmington’s challenges are deeply connected, which makes ranking priorities difficult. Housing affordability, smart infrastructure, and public safety are not separate issues; they depend on one another. residents need attainable homes near jobs and schools, but that requires reliable infrastructure and safe neighborhoods. At times, urgent needs may require shifting focus. That’s why I view these priorities as working together, not competing. Equally vital is civic engagement, ensuring residents have a voice and agency.
I would not start over but build on progress already underway. My focus is housing affordability, smart infrastructure, public safety, and preparedness, anchored in a people-first, whole-community approach that integrates city departments and partners for accountability and sustainability. I will continue advocating for budget dollars to expand non-emergency response teams at WPD, allowing sworn officers to focus on crime while reducing the unintended criminalization of our vulnerable neighbors in crisis. I will expand our proven gap-financing model to accelerate diverse housing near jobs and transit, support responsible funding paths for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, and strengthen targeted industry recruitment.
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Position/philosophy statement
NC
Current Occupation
Director, Chanell Powered by Live Oak Bank
Campaign Phone
9106320897
As Director of Channel at Live Oak Bank, I've spent years empowering small businesses and minority entrepreneurs—creating jobs and building wealth in our community. I've been recognized as a WilmingtonBiz Top 100 Connector four consecutive years because I know how to bring people together to solve real problems. My experience building partnerships between banks, nonprofits, and small businesses translates directly to city governance. I understand budgets, economic development, and what working families need to thrive. My background in regulatory compliance, my board service with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, Commission for African American History, and other organizations, I've demonstrated the collaborative leadership our city needs.
Affordable Housing: With home prices doubled to $425,000 from just a few years ago, teachers, nurses, and service workers can't afford to live here. I'll build partnerships to create working-family housing and expand successful programs like Cape Fear Collective's initiatives.
Transportation: We need to fix dangerous intersections, expand bike lanes, and strengthen public transit for safe, efficient travel. There's no point in having a good job if you can't get there.
Economic Opportunity: We should support small and minority businesses through education and resources. Local investment creates sustainable jobs and keeps money circulating in our community.
I'll tackle affordable housing by building partnerships and using city money wisely. The city already invested $2 million in housing programs. I'll expand successful projects like Cape Fear Collective's work buying 85 homes and Good Shepherd Center's permanent housing.
I'll push for rules requiring developers to include affordable units in new buildings. Through Channel, I've built partnerships between banks, nonprofits, and businesses—I'll do the same for housing.
I'll expand housing help programs to include teachers, nurses, and firefighters, and support down payment assistance. The city's $300 million budget should focus on housing working people can afford, not just expensive apartments.
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I’m running for City Council to bring thoughtful leadership grounded in integrity, collaboration, and service. As a civil engineer, I’ve spent my career solving problems and planning for the future to keep our city strong, safe, and sustainable.
Current Occupation
Civil Engineer
Age (optional)
59
Campaign Phone
9105207754
Campaign Youtube URL
I’m a civil engineer with 30 years of experience solving problems and building systems that last. My work on projects like Mayfaire and RiverLights shows I know how to balance growth with infrastructure and environmental protections. I’ve also served two terms on the New Hanover County Planning Board and am now in my third term on the Wilmington Planning Commission, giving me hands-on knowledge of zoning, land use, and community planning. I bring technical expertise, practical leadership, and a long-term vision—qualities that set me apart and prepare me to deliver real solutions for Wilmington.
1. Infrastructure: Modernize roads, stormwater, and utilities to reduce traffic, protect property, and prepare Wilmington for future growth.
2. Housing: Support affordable and workforce housing through zoning flexibility, incentives, and partnerships—while protecting neighborhood character.
3. Public Safety: Ensure competitive pay and resources for first responders, expand community policing, and invest in youth programs that prevent crime before it starts.
As a civil engineer, I know how to plan and deliver infrastructure that works. I’ll start by collaborating with CFPUA, NCDOT, and regional partners to align projects and funding. I’ll push for smarter traffic solutions—synchronized signals, turn lanes, and roundabouts—to ease congestion. I’ll also prioritize stormwater upgrades and utility improvements to reduce flooding and protect property. My approach will be practical, data-driven, and focused on long-term planning so today’s investments prepare Wilmington for future growth. Infrastructure is the backbone of our economy and quality of life, and I’ll make it my first priority.
Wilmington is growing quickly, and with that growth come challenges we must address responsibly. My background as a civil engineer and years of service on the Planning Board and Planning Commission give me the tools to manage growth with foresight. I will focus on practical, long-term solutions: strengthening infrastructure, ensuring access to affordable and workforce housing, supporting public safety, and protecting our natural resources. I believe effective leadership requires integrity, collaboration, and transparency. If elected, I will listen carefully to residents, work cooperatively with community partners, and plan for the future so that Wilmington remains a safe, welcoming, and sustainable city for everyone.
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I have served Wilmington for nearly 30 years. I bring a rare mix of community leadership, affordable housing preservation / creation, land use policy making, and administration of millions of public dollars to deliver tangible community improvements.
Current Occupation
Senior Regional Director, Eastern NC for Wesley Community Development
Campaign Phone
9106320923
My heart for service, leadership in public service, and track record of real results have prepared me for City Council. For 15 years I led WARM NC, a nonprofit that preserves homeownership by making free repairs. Our team grew from serving 44 households to over 400 per year and we helped lead our region's recovery from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence. Earning my MBA strengthened my critical thinking and financial management skills. During my 6 years on the Wilmington Planning Commission, I built consensus around difficult land-use decisions and helped improve tree protection and workforce housing incentives. I serve on the board that oversees the NC Housing Trust Fund and help allocate millions of state dollars to make the biggest impact.
Stable Homes & Neighborhoods: Housing is the foundation for everything else in life. I will bring together different perspectives to lead our community toward a better future, where we can all find and remain in a safe, affordable home.
Community Development: Public safety, equitable access to basic services, and economic opportunity are keys to building a community we can all be proud of and enjoy. I will work across political divides to find common sense solutions that support these critical components of our quality of life.
Green Infrastructure: Our unique coastal natural resources enrich our community. I will preserve our trees and green space for stormwater management, public health, and -of course- recreation!
I've been working on housing and neighborhood stability my entire adult life, building practical experience and key partnerships. As the demand for housing (at all income levels) outweighs supply, housing affordability will always need attention. The latest Point in Time count of the unhoused revealed 79% were homelessness for the first time! As our hard-working social workers help families get back into housing, others are experiencing the first signs of housing crisis. The most efficient way to address homelessness is to keep people housed. At WARM NC, we did this through home repairs. We need to strengthen existing City programs that invest in homeownership and rentals. I'll always seek the "ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure."
Public safety is the most basic responsibility of local government. While the Wilmington Police Department has been understaffed for several years, many violent crime categories have decreased thanks to their dedication. The next Council must provide compensation and organizational culture to fill the vacancies and retain great officers.
Violent crime problem areas continue to be domestic violence and sexual assault, which both saw an increase from 2023 to 2024. Police presence isn’t a deterrent to crimes that tend to happen in private, and policing in general is reactive, not proactive. City Council should do all we can to strengthen WPD’s partnerships with mental health services and nonprofit programs that focus on prevention.
Additionally, the majority of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault are women. City Council can lead the community and the WPD by living out, and insisting on, a culture that values and supports female victims. Let's start by electing more women!
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I’m running for City Council because I want to part of making good things happen in Wilmington. I want our city to be a place that my daughter, and all children in our community, will want to call home in 20 years.
Current Occupation
Software Product Manager
Age (optional)
46
Campaign Phone
910-367-5543
I bring a unique mix of experience as a former teacher, a technology professional, and a parent. I know how to listen, problem-solve, and adapt. What sets me apart is that I’m not a career politician—I’m someone who has lived the challenges of working families and wants to make local government more responsive, transparent, and accountable.
1. Sustainable Growth
2. Workforce Development
3. Traffic & Transit
1. Sustainable Growth - I’ve been advocating for a local Housing Trust Fund to provide gap financing for affordable housing projects. I support smart development that focuses on infill where services already exist and we can help preserve our tree canopy
2. Workforce Development - City Council should attract industries that create good-paying, sustainable jobs, and partnering with schools, CFCC, local nonprofits, and local unions to ensure residents have the skills to fill these jobs.
3. Traffic & Transit - we need to invest in public transportation, bike paths, and pedestrian safety. These alternative modes of transportation will help take cars off the road, which is better for the environment and will improve traffic congestion.
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