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.
Kelly Wallace, Director of Operations for the Triangle East Chamber
Selma Candidates
1/ Tell us about yourself, your background, your strengths and why you think you are prepared to serve if elected. (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Byron McAllister
Council Member Candidates
Troy LaPlante
Rich Nixon
Monica Antes
Dr. Kayla Jentes-Sagester
Amy West Whitley
Bruce McKay
2/ Please give the reasons you decided to run for this office. (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Byron McAllister
Council Member Candidates
Troy LaPlante
Rich Nixon
Monica Antes
Dr. Kayla Jentes-Sagester
Amy West Whitley
Bruce McKay
3/ With the residential and commercial growth we are seeing across the county, there is concern that some communities' infrastructure, water & sewer in particular, will not be able to handle the capacity. Do you feel your community is equipped to accommodate the growth that is coming? If not, what deficiencies do you see and what are possible solutions? (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Byron McAllister
Council Member Candidates
Troy LaPlante
Rich Nixon
Monica Antes
Dr. Kayla Jentes-Sagester
Amy West Whitley
Bruce McKay
4/ Please share examples of how you have collaborated with others to solve problems or bring about positive change. How will you contribute to the unity of leadership within your town and in partnership with the county and neighboring communities? (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Byron McAllister
Council Member Candidates
Troy LaPlante
Rich Nixon
Monica Antes
Dr. Kayla Jentes-Sagester
Amy West Whitley
Bruce McKay
5/ What specific issues do you think need to be addressed in your community? (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Byron McAllister
Council Member Candidates
Troy LaPlante
Rich Nixon
Monica Antes
Dr. Kayla Jentes-Sagester
Amy West Whitley
Bruce McKay
Pine Level Candidates
1/ Tell us about yourself, your background, your strengths and why you think you are prepared to serve if elected. (Video)
2/ Please give the reasons you decided to run for this office. (Video)
3/ With the residential and commercial growth we are seeing across the county, there is concern that some communities' infrastructure, water & sewer in particular, will not be able to handle the capacity. Do you feel your community is equipped to accommodate the growth that is coming? If not, what deficiencies do you see and what are possible solutions? (Video)
4/ Please share examples of how you have collaborated with others to solve problems or bring about positive change. How will you contribute to the unity of leadership within your town and in partnership with the county and neighboring communities? (Video)
5/ What specific issues do you think need to be addressed in your community? (Video)
Micro Candidates
1/ Tell us about yourself, your background, your strengths and why you think you are prepared to serve if elected. (Video)
2/ Please give the reasons you decided to run for this office. (Video)
3/ With the residential and commercial growth we are seeing across the county, there is concern that some communities' infrastructure, water & sewer in particular, will not be able to handle the capacity. Do you feel your community is equipped to accommodate the growth that is coming? If not, what deficiencies do you see and what are possible solutions? (Video)
4/ Please share examples of how you have collaborated with others to solve problems or bring about positive change. How will you contribute to the unity of leadership within your town and in partnership with the county and neighboring communities? (Video)
5/ What specific issues do you think need to be addressed in your community? (Video)
Kenly Candidates
1/ Tell us about yourself, your background, your strengths and why you think you are prepared to serve if elected. (Video)
2/ Please give the reasons you decided to run for this office. (Video)
3/ With the residential and commercial growth we are seeing across the county, there is concern that some communities' infrastructure, water & sewer in particular, will not be able to handle the capacity. Do you feel your community is equipped to accommodate the growth that is coming? If not, what deficiencies do you see and what are possible solutions? (Video)
4/ Please share examples of how you have collaborated with others to solve problems or bring about positive change. How will you contribute to the unity of leadership within your town and in partnership with the county and neighboring communities? (Video)
5/ What specific issues do you think need to be addressed in your community? (Video)
Smithfield Candidates
1/ Tell us about yourself, your background, your strengths and why you think you are prepared to serve if elected. (Video)
2/ Please give the reasons you decided to run for this office. (Video)
3/ With the residential and commercial growth we are seeing across the county, there is concern that some communities' infrastructure, water & sewer in particular, will not be able to handle the capacity. Do you feel your community is equipped to accommodate the growth that is coming? If not, what deficiencies do you see and what are possible solutions? (Video)
4/ Please share examples of how you have collaborated with others to solve problems or bring about positive change. How will you contribute to the unity of leadership within your town and in partnership with the county and neighboring communities? (Video)
5/ What specific issues do you think need to be addressed in your community? (Video)
Archer Lodge Candidates
1/ Tell us about yourself, your background, your strengths and why you think you are prepared to serve if elected. (Video)
2/ Please give the reasons you decided to run for this office. (Video)
3/ With the residential and commercial growth we are seeing across the county, there is concern that some communities' infrastructure, water & sewer in particular, will not be able to handle the capacity. Do you feel your community is equipped to accommodate the growth that is coming? If not, what deficiencies do you see and what are possible solutions? (Video)
4/ Please share examples of how you have collaborated with others to solve problems or bring about positive change. How will you contribute to the unity of leadership within your town and in partnership with the county and neighboring communities? (Video)
5/ What specific issues do you think need to be addressed in your community? (Video)
Princeton Candidates
1/ Tell us about yourself, your background, your strengths and why you think you are prepared to serve if elected. (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Donald B. Rains
2/ Please give the reasons you decided to run for this office. (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Donald B. Rains
3/ With the residential and commercial growth we are seeing across the county, there is concern that some communities' infrastructure, water & sewer in particular, will not be able to handle the capacity. Do you feel your community is equipped to accommodate the growth that is coming? If not, what deficiencies do you see and what are possible solutions? (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Donald B. Rains
4/ Please share examples of how you have collaborated with others to solve problems or bring about positive change. How will you contribute to the unity of leadership within your town and in partnership with the county and neighboring communities? (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Donald B. Rains
5/ What specific issues do you think need to be addressed in your community? (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Donald B. Rains
Wilson's Mills Candidates
1/ Tell us about yourself, your background, your strengths and why you think you are prepared to serve if elected. (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Fleta A. Byrd
2/ Please give the reasons you decided to run for this office. (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Fleta A. Byrd
3/ With the residential and commercial growth we are seeing across the county, there is concern that some communities' infrastructure, water & sewer in particular, will not be able to handle the capacity. Do you feel your community is equipped to accommodate the growth that is coming? If not, what deficiencies do you see and what are possible solutions? (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Fleta A. Byrd
4/ Please share examples of how you have collaborated with others to solve problems or bring about positive change. How will you contribute to the unity of leadership within your town and in partnership with the county and neighboring communities? (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Fleta A. Byrd
5/ What specific issues do you think need to be addressed in your community? (Video)
Mayoral Candidates
Fleta A. Byrd
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