The JoCo Candidates Connection is a virtual, candidate forum coordinated by the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce to make it convenient and easy for our members and candidates to connect.
We asked the candidates to respond to one simple question: Tell us why you are running for office and what you will do to make our community a great place to start and grow a business.
We asked the candidates to respond to one simple question: Tell us why you are running for office and what you will do to make our community a great place to start and grow a business.
Click on any of the races below to view the candidate questions and their responses.
We asked all the candidates several questions like the question below.
Mike Mancuso, CEO of the Triangle East Chamber
Johnston County School Board Candidates
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1/ Tell us about yourself, your background, your strengths and why you think you are prepared to serve if elected. (Video)
Lyn Andrews
Kay Carroll
Mike Wooten
Teresa Grant
Rick Mercier
Chuck Williams
Ronald Johnson
Terry Tippet
2/ Our schools along the 95 Corridor consistently test poorer than the rest of the county. Can you identify solutions to help us improve the performance of students in these schools? (Video)
Lyn Andrews
Kay Carroll
Mike Wooten
Teresa Grant
Rick Mercier
Ronald Johnson
Chuck Williams
Terry Tippet
3/ How can you contribute to the unity of the school board and the school system? (Video)
Ronald Johnson
Lyn Andrews
Kay Carroll
Mike Wooten
Teresa Grant
Rick Mercier
Chuck Williams
Terry Tippet
4/ The current School Board is in the process of creating county districts based on the location of high schools. Do you agree that is a good way to district the county or would you have a different solution? (Video)
Lyn Andrews
Kay Carroll
Mike Wooten
Teresa Grant
Rick Mercier
Ronald Johnson
Chuck Williams
Terry Tippet
5/ How do we get our schools back on track financially? (Video)
Johnston County Commissioner Candidates
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1/ Tell us about yourself, your background, your strengths and why you think you are prepared to serve if elected. (Video)
Fred Smith
Wendy May
Ted Godwin
Tony Braswell
Dr. Gettys Cohen, Jr
Justin King
2/ Johnston County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state. What transportation planning would you propose to facilitate this growth? (Video)
Dr. Gettys Cohen, Jr
Justin King
Fred Smith
Ted Godwin
Tony Braswell
Wendy May
3/ As our county does continue to grow, how will you address the environmental effects and ensure our agricultural industry stays secure? (Video)
Dr. Gettys Cohen, Jr
Tony Braswell
Ted Godwin
Justin King
Fred Smith
Wendy May
4/ Would you be in favor of a commuter rail system that would connect Johnston Co. to areas west of us? (Video)
Ted Godwin
Tony Braswell
Dr. Gettys Cohen, Jr
Justin King
Fred Smith
Wendy May
5/ What new proactive measures and incentives should the county take to attract new industries to our area? (Video)
Dr. Gettys Cohen, Jr
Justin King
Tony Braswell
Ted Godwin
Fred Smith
Wendy May
Johnston County State House & Senate Candidates
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1/ Tell us about yourself, your background, your strengths and why you think you are prepared to serve if elected. (Video)
Jim Burgin
Donna White
Lisa Barnes
Allen Wellons
John Kirkman
Denton Lee
2/ What do you consider the top issues in North Carolina and what are your solutions to address them? (Video)
Jim Burgin
Donna White
Lisa Barnes
Allen Wellons
John Kirkman
Denton Lee
3/ Education is always a hot issue in any state campaign. How should we address funding for school districts and community colleges? (Video)
Jim Burgin
Donna White
Lisa Barnes
Allen Wellons
John Kirkman
Denton Lee
4/ With the decline of motor fuel tax, how will we replace that funding in the future for transportation? (Video)
Jim Burgin
Donna White
Lisa Barnes
Allen Wellons
John Kirkman
Denton Lee
5/ Where do you stand on Medicare for North Carolinians? (Video)
Jim Burgin
Donna White
Allen Wellons
John Kirkman
Denton Lee
Johnston County U.S. House & Senate Candidates
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1/ Tell us about yourself, your background, your strengths and why you think you are prepared to serve if elected. (Video)
2/ Do you feel the national response to Covid 19 has been sufficient? (Video)
3/ As we come out of the pandemic, what should the priorities of Congress be and what are you prepared to lead? (Video)
4/ What will you do to help bridge the divide and bring our legislators together for the good of our citizens & nation? (Video)
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