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Our Candidate Guide for Local Elections, Nov. 7, 2017

Jeremy Sprinkle
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Your vote makes a difference - especially in local elections!

Several union members are running for office in local elections that will be decided Nov. 7, 2017:

  • Braxton Winston II in Charlotte is a member of IATSE
  • Louis Forrisi in Siler City is a member of APWU and AFSCME
  • Timothy Greene in Asheboro is a union letter carrier
  • James Albert Ray in Wilmington is also a member of APWU
  • Brian M. Leonard in River Bend is a member of AFGE

Vote early now until Nov. 3 or on Election Day, Nov. 7

Look-up your One-Stop (Early Voting) site here.

How you vote is a personal decision, but your decision will affect your job and your family. After reviewing questionnaires, interviewing candidates, and voting in a democratic process, Central Labor Council delegates endorsed candidates in the following cities and towns:

  • Asheboro
  • Asheville
  • Canton
  • Charlotte
  • Durham
  • Fayetteville
  • Gastonia
  • Greensboro
  • Harrisburg
  • High Point
  • Hope Mills
  • Matthews
  • Raleigh
  • River Bend
  • Salisbury
  • Siler City
  • Wilmington

Know that these are the only candidates with opposition on Election Day who sought and received the endorsement of people working in unions. We’ve listed only candidates with opposition, in alphabetical order by city. Union members are listed in bold.

In Asheboro:
  • Asheboro City Council (At-Large), Timothy Greene*
    (Tim is a union letter carrier!)

Download the Asheboro slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In the Asheville:
  • Asheville Mayor, Esther Manheimer
  • Asheville City Council (At-Large), Sheneika A. Smith
  • Asheville City Council (At-Large), Dee Williams
  • Asheville City Council (At-Large), Rich Lee

Download the Asheville slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Canton:
  • Canton Mayor, Zeb L. Smathers
  • Canton Town Alderman, Carl Cortright
  • Canton Town Alderman, Kristina Smith

Download the Canton slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Charlotte:
  • Charlotte Mayor, Vi Lyles
  • Charlotte City Council Dist. 1, Larken Egleston (#1)
  • Charlotte City Council Dist. 2, Justin Harlow
  • Charlotte City Council Dist. 3, LaWana Mayfield
  • Charlotte City Council Dist. 5, Matt Newton
  • Charlotte City Council (At-Large), Braxton Winston II*
    Braxton is a member of IATSE Local 322!
  • Charlotte City Council (At-Large), Julie Eiselt
  • Charlotte City Council (At-Large), James (Smuggie) Mitchell
  • Charlotte City Council (At-Large), Dimple Ajmera

Download the Charlotte slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Durham:
  • Durham Mayor, Steve Schewel
  • Durham City Council Ward 1, DeDreana Freeman
  • Durham City Council Ward 2, Mark-Anthony Middleton
  • Durham City Council Ward 3, Vernetta Alston

Download the Durham slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Fayetteville:
  • Fayetteville Mayor, Mitch Colvin
  • Fayetteville City Council Dist. 3, Tisha S. Waddell
  • Fayetteville City Council Dist. 4, Chalmers (Chet) McDougald

Download the Fayetteville slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Gastonia:
  • Gastonia City Council, Robert Kellogg

Download the Gastonia slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Greensboro:
  • Greensboro City Council (At-Large), Yvonne J. Johnson
  • Greensboro City Council (At-Large), Marikay Abuzuaiter
  • Greensboro City Council (At-Large), Michelle Kennedy
  • Greensboro City Council Dist. 1, Sharon Hightower
  • Greensboro City Council Dist. 2, Goldie Wells
  • Greensboro City Council Dist. 3, Craig Martin
  • Greensboro City Council Dist. 4, Gary Kenton
  • Greensboro City Council Dist. 5, Tammi Thurm

Download the Greensboro slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Harrisburg:
  • Harrisburg Town Council, Diamond Staton-Williams

Download the Harrisburg slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In High Point:
  • High Point City Council Ward 2, David M. Bagley
  • High Point City Council Ward 3, Meagan Longstreet
  • High Point City Council Ward 4, Wesley Hudson

Download the High Point slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Hope Mills:
  • Hope Mills Town Commissioner, Kenjuana D. McCray

Download the Hope Mills slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Matthews:
  • Matthews Town Commission, Norah F. Burke
  • Matthews Town Commission, Sebastian Feculak
  • Matthews Town Commission, Dimple Shah

Download the Matthews slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Raleigh:
  • Raleigh Mayor, Nancy McFarlane

Download the Raleigh slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In River Bend:
  • River Bend Town Council, Brian M. Leonard*
    (Brian is a union member in AFGE!)

Download the River Bend slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Salisbury:
  • Salisbury City Council (At-Large), Leda Shuping Belk
  • Salisbury City Council (At-Large), Al Heggins
  • Salisbury City Council (At-Large), Todd Paris
  • Salisbury City Council (At-Large), Latasha Wilks

Download the Salisbury slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Siler City:
  • Siler City City Council, Louis Forrisi*
    (Louis is a union member in APWU!)

Download the Siler City slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

In Wilmington:
  • Wilmington City Council (At-Large), Kevin O’Grady
  • Wilmington City Council (At-Large), Hollis Briggs
  • Wilmington City Council (At-Large), James Albert Ray*
    (James is a union member in APWU!)

Download the Wilmington slate card.

Paid for by NC State AFL-CIO and not endorsed by any candidate or candidate’s committee.