
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