Title: Mayor

Municipality: Town of Rennert

Positions Interested In: At Large - Elected Officials

Q&A's:

TELL US WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE IN A LEADERSHIP POSITION AT THE LEAGUE. IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFY GOALS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH AS AN OFFICER OR BOARD MEMBER AND INDICATE HOW, IF ATTAINED, THEY WILL HELP TO ACHIEVE VISION 2030 – THE LEAGUE’S FUTURE VISION OF HOW CITIES AND TOWNS WILL OPERATE IN 2030?

Serving in a leadership role will allow me to advocate for the needs for my town at the state level especially on issues like funding, infrastructure, public safety and economic development. A leadership role will provide early access to policy updates, grant opportunities that I can bring back to benefit the town. The league works closely with legislators this will give me the opportunity to help shape policies that affect municipalities across North Carolina. The Town of Rennert has been a member of the League for many years, and I think we need a voice in Raleigh.
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE AS A MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL. YOU MAY WANT TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ON YOUR SERVICE ON THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY, OTHER RELATED BOARDS AND SPECIAL AREAS OF INTEREST?

My experience as a municipal official has been both rewarding and challenging requiring me to balance leadership, service, and problem - solving on a daily basis. I am actively involved in building connections between local government, residents, and outside partners.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, AND/OR COMMUNITY OR CIVIC ACTIVITIES?

I attended North Carolina Central University. I am also on the board of directors at Lumber River Council of Governments as the liaison for the Town of Rennert. I decided to run and was elected to the Rennert Town Council in 2023, to make a difference in the community. I was voted Mayor Pro Tem in 2023 but, I wanted to really make a difference I then ran for Mayor in 2025 and was elected to the Office of Mayor.

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HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING NCLM EVENTS OR COMMITTEES?

• Affiliate Organizations: Lumber River Council of Governments