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NC SUPREME COURT - Vote for 1 of 3 Candidates
Judges are powerful! They’re first in this Guide to make that point! They decide everything from the cost of electricity to who gets the death penalty. One of the 7 seats on the State’s top court is up for election in 2018.
BARBARA JACKSON Favorite endorsements: I am running to stand up for an Independent Judiciary, so I am not seeking any Party: Republican endorsements.
Experience: Jus ce, NC Personal statement: I’m running as a Republican to Supreme Court; Judge, NC give a voice to the many Cons tu onal Republicans Court of Appeals; General who are appalled at the assault on the rule of law, and Counsel, NC Labor Depart- the checks and balances of our Cons tu onal Republic ment; Associate, Private that is happening every day. Secondly, to point out the Prac ce; Associate General mistake of being the only state in 100 years to make Counsel, Governor’s Advocacy Council (GACPD); our judicial elec ons par san. Associate General Counsel, Governor Jim Mar n; More info: Anglin4Jus ce.com Research Assistant, Jus ce Burley Mitchell
Occupa on: Associate Jus ce, Supreme Court of North Carolina ANITA EARLS Favorite endorsements: Chief Jus ce (ret.) Burley Mitchell; Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry; NCGOP Party: Democrat
Personal statement: Fairness, impar ality, integrity, Experience: Execu ve and a commitment to the rule of law all are essen al Director, Southern Coali on characteris cs of a good judge. I’ve worked hard to live for Social Jus ce, 2007-2017; up to each of these principles, gaining invaluable first- UNC Center for Civil Rights, hand experience, which is why I’m seeking re-elec on. 2003-2007; Lawyers’ As the only candidate in this race with judicial experi- Commi ee for Civil Rights, ence, I understand that this is not an entry level job. 2000-2003; Deputy Assistant A orney General, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Jus ce Department 1998-2000; More info: Jus ceJackson.com Ferguson, Stein firm, 1988-1998.
Occupa on: A orney CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) ANGLIN Favorite endorsements: North Carolina AFL-CIO; Party: Republican Equality NC; North Carolina Advocates for Jus ce
Experience: Graduate of Personal statement: I have been a civil rights a orney Wake Forest University and for thirty years, figh ng for equal jus ce and fair Elon University Law School. representa on. As a mother and grandmother, I A small business owner in understand challenges families face and have worked solo prac ce at all levels of to protect the rights of hard-working people. We must civil, criminal and family trial have a fair court that protects everyone no ma er courts in both state and their race, gender or how much money they have in federal courts for 7 years. their pockets.
Occupa on: A orney More info: Earls4Jus ce.com
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NC COURT OF APPEALS - 3 SEATS ON THE BALLOT
Judges on the NC Court of Appeals hear appeals of criminal and civil cases heard in local District and Superior Courts. Three of the 15 seats are up for election. Candidates below are in the order they appear on the ballot.
Court of Appeals - SEAT 1 - Vote for 1
ANDREW T. HEATH JOHN S. ARROWOOD
Party: Republican Party: Democrat
Experience: Husband, father, Experience: NC Court of and public servant; Superior Appeals, Judge, 2007-2008, Court Judge; Served as Chair of 2017-present; NC Court of the NC Industrial Commission; Appeals, Research Assis- As State Budget Director, led tant/Staff A orney/Senior the Office of State Budget and Staff A orney, 1983-1989; Management. Private Prac ce A orney, 1982-1983, 1989-2007, Occupa on: Superior Court Judge 2009-2017.
Favorite endorsements: Former Supreme Court Occupa on: NC Court of Appeals Judge Jus ce and Chairman of North Carolina State Ethics Commission George L. Wainwright, Jr.; Former North Favorite endorsements: NC Advocates for Jus ce; Carolina Lt. Governor Jim Gardner, NC Republican Equality NC; Sierra Club Party Personal statement: I pledge to administer jus ce Personal statement: I am a fair and impar al judge equally and without favori sm to any li gant or to the who respects the Cons tu on and the law, and who State. My experience on the Court of Appeals, as a values access to jus ce and equality under the law. It Superior Court Judge, together with my over 26 years has been an honor to serve North Carolina as a in private prac ce and prior work as a research Superior Court Judge, and I look forward to serving on assistant and staff a orney at the Court of Appeals, the Court of Appeals. makes me uniquely qualified to remain on the Court.
More info: HeathForJus ce.com More info: KeepJudgeArrowood.org
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Court of Appeals - SEAT 2 - Vote for 1
JEFFERSON G. GRIFFIN appellate courts, star ng as a law clerk at the Court of Appeals then strengthening my experience by handling Party: Republican hundreds of appeals in private prac ce. I will bring a strong work ethic, integrity and appellate exper se to Experience: District Court Judge, the Court. Wake County; JAG Officer (CPT), NC Army Na onal Guard; More Info: TobyHampsonForJudge.com
Assistant District A orney, Wake County District A orney’s Office; Private Prac ce, Criminal defense SANDRA ALICE RAY and Civil li ga on; NC Central University School of Law; UNC Party: Republican
Occupa on: Wake County District Court Judge & JAG Experience: I’ve got 27 years Officer (CPT), North Carolina Army Na onal Guard legal experience including 14 years judicial experience. I Favorite endorsements: North Carolina Republican have more judicial experience Party; Former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief than every NC Court of Appeals Jus ce Burley B. Mitchell Jr. candidate combined. I’m a former Assistant District Personal statement: North Carolina deserves a Judge A orney and a orney in private prac ce. who is dedicated to upholding the Rule of Law and our Cons tu on. My diverse experiences as a Judge, Occupa on: District Court Judge Soldier, prosecutor, and prac cing a orney provide a perspec ve that will benefit all North Carolina ci zens Favorite endorsements: NC Troopers Associa on; NC when I am on the Court of Appeals. Fraternal Order of Police
More info: JeffersonGriffin.com Personal statement: When any Judge talks to you, they should tell you of their love and trust in our
United States and North Carolina Cons tu ons. I TOBIAS (TOBY) HAMPSON believe, as our Cons tu on says, in the Sovereignty of the People – not the poli cians and bureaucrats. I want Party: Democrat to serve on your Court of Appeals to preserve the self- evident rights our Cons tu on guarantees. Experience: Wyrick, Robbins, Yates & Ponton, LLP (2007- More Info: SandraAliceRay.com
present) Appellate A orney;
NC State Bar Appellate Spe- VOTER ASSISTANCE cialist since 2011; Pa erson, Dilthey, Clay & Bryson, LLP h Anyone may receive help to vote from a “family (2004-07) A orney; NC Court member,” defined as parent, grandparent, child, of Appeals Law Clerk (2002-04) grandchild, sibling, spouse or in-laws (parent, sister or brother). Occupa on: A orney h A voter with a physical or reading disability (in- Favorite endorsements: North Carolina Democra c cluding language difficulty) may receive help from Party, NC AFL-CIO; Former Supreme Court Jus ce anyone except their employer’s or union’s agent. Patricia Timmons-Goodson h A voter who a ests that they’d need “physical Personal statement: The Court of Appeals needs a assistance” to reach the vo ng room may vote at judge with the right experience — an appellate the polling site in a vehicle (curbside vo ng). specialist. I have 16 years of experience in our
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Court of Appeals - SEAT 3 - Vote for 1
CHUCK KITCHEN MICHAEL MONACO, SR.
Party: Republican Party: Libertarian Experience: Licensed as Experience: 2000-15 Monaco a orney in North Carolina for & Roberts, PLLC: A general 38 years, including 30 years as a service law prac ce that county a orney. I am currently handled a wide spectrum of in private prac ce represen ng legal issues for clients. par es in State and Federal trial Occupa on: A orney and appellate courts. Favorite Endorsement: Occupa on: Private A orney None submi ed Favorite endorsements: NC Republican Party; Personal statement: The purpose of the court is to be Alamance Sheriff Terry Johnson; NC Federa on of objec ve and independent, especially in disputes Republican Men between the branches of government. These good Personal statement: In order to make a good governance cases can present conflicts to the other appellate judge, you must have extensive experience candidates who are associated with the dominant both trying cases and handling appeals. I am the only par es in NC poli cs. These dominant par es have candidate who has both, including successfully engaged in par sanship in recent years, and we need defending Sheriff Terry Johnson against the US to be vigilant to keep judiciary independent. Department of Jus ce. I have also filed more than 100 More info: nc-monaco-2018.com briefs and pe ons in the appellate courts.
More info: KitchenForCourtOfAppeals.com ALLEGRA KATHERINE COLLINS
Last-Minute Rescue: Party: Democrat Same-Day Registration Experience: Campbell Law Professor of Judicial Wri ng If you miss the October 12 deadline to register, and Appellate Advocacy; you may use “same-day registra on” during Early Appellate advocate in NC Vo ng at an Early Vo ng loca on. See sites/hours Court of Appeals & Supreme in the box on page 22. Ask the elec on official for a Court; Appellate Reporter at registra on form, show an iden fying document NC Supreme Court; Clerk on listed below, and vote – all on the same day. the Court of Appeals to Judge You cannot use this procedure on Elec on Day. Linda Stephens
The iden fying document you show must be one Occupa on: Law Professor and Appellate A orney of these with your name and current address: Favorite endorsements: NC Advocates for Jus ce; NC • a NC driver’s license; AFL-CIO • any other government photo ID; Personal statement: I have focused my career on • student photo ID along with a school document appellate law and judicial process in our appellate showing the student’s address (e.g., a campus courts. With my experience, exper se, and dedica on housing list, invoice, or le er); to the law, I will be a judge who renders fair and • a u lity bill (cell phone, electric, cable, etc.); accurate decisions. My experience and exper se mean • bank statement; or payroll stub; or I will do this job well; my passion for this work means I
• a document from any government agency will con nuously strive to do it be er. (a bill, permit, le er, etc.) More info: AllegraCollins.com
6 More Justice System Offices on Your Ballot
FORSYTH COUNTY SHERIFF
The Sheriff has broad control over practices and policies for enforcing the law in the county, including training deputies, equipment purchases, patrol locations, jail operations, and cooperation with ICE on immigration. BOBBY F. KIMBROUGH, JR. What do you believe is the appropriate level of collab- ora on between federal Immigra on and Customs Party: Democrat Enforcement and the Sheriff’s office? The Sheriff must uphold the General Statutes and Federal Code and Experience: I worked for both work and maintain a professional rela onship with all local/state level law enforce- other Agencies. I would do no more than required by ment before joining the US statute and no less. DOJ as a DEA agent where I served for 22 years. I re red Should NC ci es and coun es have the ability to es- in 2016 with 32 years of law tablish community/civilian oversight boards with enforcement experience. subpoena power? Yes, if properly structured and supported by General Statute. Occupa on: Re red Senior Special Agent What policies do you support to help minimize racial bias in stops and searches (for example, mandatory Favorite endorsements: none submi ed consent-to-search or using data to flag high-disparity officer)? Training, oversight, review, accountability What are some steps you would take to keep incarcer- and transparency. Compliance with the statutes. ated individuals safe and connected to their family and community? I would evaluate current programs More info: KimbroughforSheriff.org at the jail and speak with community members and service providers. I would determine how we could enhance the current programs and see if we need to WILLIAM T. (BILL) SCHATZMAN create others so that inmates could remain connected. Party: Republican
OTHER COURT OFFICIALS - Unopposed
Each of these individuals is unopposed. Forsyth County District A orney District Court (District 21, Seat 2) JAMES RODERICK (JIM) O'NEILL LISA V. MENEFEE
Clerk of Superior Court District Court (District 21, Seat 3) SUSAN SPEAKS FRYE THEODORE (TED) KAZAKOS
District Court (District 21, Seat 1) District Court (District 21, Seat 4) DENISE S. HARTSFIELD GEORGE A. BEDSWORTH
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The U.S. House adopts laws with the U.S. Senate and President. The 435 House members are elected by district across the U.S. Forsyth County is entirely in Congressional District 5. Vote for 1 candidate.
U.S. House - District 5 have increased buying power. Employers have more qualified and produc ve workers, and increased VIRGINIA FOXX produc vity. What will you do to make college affordable? Com- Party: Republican munity and technical colleges must be tui on free. Pell grants must be increased. Student loan rates should No response from candidate match the discount rate and public service should erase student loans over me. What specific ac ons do you support to address DD ADAMS school shoo ngs? Teachers should teach not shoot. Schools can be made more secure without being prison Party: Democrat -like. Ban assault weapons, bump stocks and high capacity clips. Close the gun show loophole. Experience: Born and raised in the district. First-genera on What top 2 or 3 changes are needed for federal immi- graduate, Morgan State Uni- gra on policy? Create a path to ci zenship for DACA. versity (HBCU). Returned to Ensure quick court hearing appearances and keep Winston-Salem & worked in families together. Overhaul the temporary work visa manufacturing. Teamster for system to accommodate agriculture. nine years. Third term, Winston-Salem City Council. Should government take ac on to raise the minimum Occupa on: Member of Winston-Salem City Council wage and promote pay equity across race and gender for the same job? Raise federal minimum wage to Favorite endorsements: Triad Central Labor Council $10, with a goal of $15. Enforce pay equity laws. and Vote ProChoice. Also received Moms Demand Ac on Gun Sense Candidate dis nc on. Should federal review under the Vo ng Rights Act be restored for changes to NC elec on law? Yes, racial What are your top 2 priori es for ac on in Congress? and par san gerrymandering is rampant. Voters are Healthcare: Healthcare is a basic right. Reform ACA. losing their voice. Move to single payer for all. Jobs: Living wage jobs benefit both the employee and employer. Employees More info: DDAdamsForCongress.com
You can take a list inside the poll to help you remember your choices. The list may be on paper or a cell phone.
Try to vote the whole ballot, top to bottom, including the Constitutional Amendments described on page 23.
8 NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The General Assembly has 170 Senate and House members who adopt laws and the state budget, make or approve appointments, and oversee local governments. Each one represents a district for a 2-year term. Forsyth County has 2 NC Senate districts and 5 NC House districts. To find your district, go to demnc.co/forsdist
NC Senate Seats - Vote for 1 Candidate in Your District
Forsyth County includes all or part of NC Senate Districts 31 and 32
NC Senate - District 31
JOYCE KRAWIEC
Party: Republican
No response from candidate
JOHN MOTSINGER, JR.
Party: Democrat Should the NC legislature take ac on to raise the state Experience: John is a working minimum wage and also promote pay equity across union member who has trav- race and gender for the same job – or should these be eled the country working on le to businesses? Yes, a living wage allows for those large produc ons. He also has who work 40-hours a week to live in dignity and have been heavily involved in local the resources to explore entrepreneurship or learning poli cs and crea ng ar s c of new skill sets. spaces. What is the best way to handle the redistric ng pro- Occupa on: Ligh ng and rigging technician cess a er the 2020 Census? I believe we should move towards 3rd party independent redistribu ng focused Favorite endorsements: IATSE 635 (my union); Run For on compe ve races and localized representa on. Something; NC Associa on of Educators What are 2 priority ac ons for the state to improve What are your top 2 priori es for ac on in the General K-12 public educa on? Large scale reinvestment into Assembly? Reinvestment into both the educa onal the infrastructure to build new schools to provide for infrastructure and compensa on for K-12 and higher the growing popula on, we also need to improve learning, establishment of a living wage within the compensa on packages for teachers to incen vize state. Our state needs to prepare itself for compe ng in reten on. a global economy while also insuring the next genera- on has the resources to do so. Should NC municipali es have the authority to create
9 police-community review boards with subpoena, opportunity to succeed. inves ga ve and disciplinary powers? Absolutely, we must all be accountable to each other. Should NC municipali es have the authority to create police-community review boards with subpoena, Do you support or oppose off-shore drilling for NC? I inves ga ve and disciplinary powers? Only support a ban to off-shore drilling and fracking, while boards with inves ga ve powers. also priori zing investment into renewable energy Do you support or oppose off-shore drilling for sources. NC? This can be allowed if no damage is done to More info: JohnMotsingerForNC.org our coastal region. More info: ElectEricHenderson.com
NC Senate - District 32 PAUL LOWE, JR.
ERIC HENDERSON Party: Democrat
Party: Republican Experience: Serving as a Pastor for more than 25 years Experience: I find root causes and community leader, I bring and solve problems for a living. a sense of commitment to a I will bring a solu ons-driven community and I have experi- mentality to Raleigh and focus ence of working with a broad on results for all of us. sec on of the community.
Occupa on: Engineer Occupa on: Pastor
Favorite endorsements: none submi ed Favorite endorsements: North Carolina League of Conserva on Voters; North Carolina Associa on of What are your top 2 priori es for ac on in the Gen- Educators eral Assembly? My two top priori es are making our communi es safer and increasing educa onal and job What are your top 2 priori es for ac on in the Gen- training opportuni es. eral Assembly? My top 3 priori es are more econom- ic development in the community, job readiness Should the NC legislature take ac on to raise the through educa onal opportuni es and health care. It is state minimum wage and also promote pay equity a three-legged stool that all components must work across race and gender for the same job – or should together. these be le to businesses? We should focus on helping our people develop skills that will increase Should the NC legislature take ac on to raise the their pay. Equal pay is already mandated by the federal state minimum wage and also promote pay equity government, and we should adhere to their guidance. across race and gender for the same job – or should these be le to businesses? The NC legislature should What is the best way to handle the redistric ng pro- take ac on. I believe equity is necessary. cess a er the 2020 Census? The North Carolina Con- s tu on gives the General Assembly the exclusive right What is the best way to handle the redistric ng pro- to draw districts. They should be drawn according to cess a er the 2020 Census? The best way is to find an exis ng law and without regard to racial considera- independent approach that all concerned par es can ons. concur upon.
What are 2 priority ac ons for the state to improve What are 2 priority ac ons for the state to improve K-12 public educa on? Ensure classrooms receive K-12 public educa on? 1. Integrate children from dif- funding designated for them and further the individual- ferent backgrounds and social classes to improve not iza on of educa on to give our children the best only knowledge, but social awareness and 2. Increase
10 the pay for all educators, at least to a livable salary. Do you support or oppose off-shore drilling for NC? I am completely against off-shore drilling. We should Should NC municipali es have the authority to create learn from states like Louisiana and incidents in the police-community review boards with subpoena, Gulf of Mexico. inves ga ve and disciplinary powers? They should have power to create review boards, but it should be More info: PaulLoweForNC.com done based on the community.
NC House Seats - Vote for 1 Candidate in Your District
Forsyth County includes all or part of NC House Districts 71, 72, 73, 74 and 75
NC House - District 71
EVELYN TERRY
Party: Democrat
Experience: Execu ve adminis- trator in public and nonprofit sectors also higher educa on.
Occupa on: Re red profes- sional currently exist for a fair 2020 count. Our shadow ci zens must be counted. Urban/rural housing Favorite endorsements: North Carolina Associa on pa erns analysis needs closer scru ny as popula on of Educators; NC League of Conserva on Voters; shi s occur. Lillian's List What are 2 priority ac ons for the state to improve What are your top 2 priori es for ac on in the Gen- K-12 public educa on? Teachers must be valued and eral Assembly? Removing all barriers that prevent so should educa on; zip code school choice funding access to opportunity for be er and more equitable coupled with other nuances including need to over- growth overall; Introducing legisla on that focuses on haul higher educa on for teachers/licensing etc. the economics of social issues and their impact on all people’s lives. Should NC municipali es have the authority to create police-community review boards with subpoena, Should the NC legislature take ac on to raise the inves ga ve and disciplinary powers? They should state minimum wage and also promote pay equity have authority to create police-community review across race and gender for the same job – or should boards; not with powers beyond this. these be le to businesses? Yes on both counts; both sectors, public and private must index fair wages Do you support or oppose off-shore drilling for NC? for all based on proven standards with policy based on Balanced environmental policy, not greed either-or fairness and jus ce. approach is necessary. Science ma ers.
What is the best way to handle the redistric ng More info: facebook.com/Representa ve-Evelyn- process a er the 2020 Census? Too many barriers Terry-637231046293519
11 SCOTT ARNOLD the North Carolina house and senate district lines as they see fit. That is exactly the way to handle it. Party: Republican What are 2 priority ac ons for the state to improve K-12 public educa on? Con nue the track the current Experience: I am a local poli - General Assembly has begun of funding teacher pay cal ac vist who has served as raises and #2, Review the tenure process that is in a precinct chief judge during place. elec ons and volunteered for several campaigns. Should NC municipali es have the authority to create police-community review boards with subpoena, in- Occupa on: Landscape ves ga ve and disciplinary powers? No. Architect Do you support or oppose off-shore drilling for NC? As Favorite endorsements: NC Right to Life PAC; Forsyth a conserva onist, I think offshore drilling is a safe and County Republican Party. I’m endorsed by my two smart choice for North Carolina. children (you said favorite!) More info: ElectSco Arnold.com What are your top 2 priori es for ac on in the General Assembly? District 71 is a strong family focused dis- trict. My top two priori es are school safety and doing what I can, God willing, to stop this opioid crisis. NC House - District 72
Should the NC legislature take ac on to raise the state minimum wage and also promote pay equity across DERWIN L. MONTGOMERY race and gender for the same job – or should these be le to businesses? As conserva ves, we do not single Party: Democrat people out by race & gender. We find such segrega on No response from candidate divisive. The state legislature should take no ac on. We believe pay should be based on merit, experience and market. REGINALD REID What is the best way to handle the redistric ng pro- Party: Republican cess a er the 2020 Census? Whichever party controls the General assembly has the power, by law to redraw No response from candidate
THE LAW & YOUR VOTE
You do NOT lose your right to vote if you have a traffic cket or outstanding civil fine, or if you are convicted of a misdemeanor. If you are convicted of a felony, you temporarily lose your ci zenship rights, including your right to vote. But you automa cally get your right to vote back in North Carolina a er you finish your sentence, including proba on or parole. It doesn’t ma er where the felony convic on occurred, in this state or elsewhere. No court document is needed to “restore” your right to vote. Just finish your sentence and register like any other ci zen. Failure to pay res tu on does not block your right to vote, unless you are s ll on proba on. If you know someone who has completed a felony sentence, encourage them to register and vote!
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Should NC municipali es have the authority to create NC House - District 73 police-community review boards with subpoena, inves ga ve and disciplinary powers? Yes, this would
help with transparency and community involvement in WILLIAM STINSON law enforcement.
Party: Democrat Do you support or oppose off-shore drilling for NC? The coastline is one of NC's greatest assets and we Experience: 9th genera on should not endanger it with off-shore drilling. na ve of NC, studied Mechanical Engineering and More info: S nson4NCHouse.com Economics at NCSU, Yadkin
Soil & Water Conserva on
District Technician 1988- BONDS ON YOUR BALLOT? 1995, Small Business Owner 1995-2003, Farmer 1982- Present. Devoted Husband, Father & Community Servant. Check the end of your ballot for addi onal ques ons, especially if you live in Winston-Salem Occupa on: Farmer SALES TAX FOR FORSYTH COUNTY Favorite endorsements: Yadkin County Democra c
Party, 5th District Democra c Execu ve Commi ee SALES TAX ADVISORY REFERENDUM: At the end of their ballots, voters in Forsyth County will be asked to What are your top 2 priori es for ac on in the General vote FOR or AGAINST adding one-quarter cent to the Assembly? The primary reason I entered this race is to local sales tax for use to finance County projects, such fight against the inadequate funding of educa on by the NC General Assembly. The second reason is to fight as the new county courthouse; if approved, the sales for independent, non-par san redistric ng of NC Sen- tax would go from 6.75 cents to 7 cents per dollar of purchase. ate, NC House, and Congressional Districts.
Should the NC legislature take ac on to raise the state BONDS IN WINSTON-SALEM minimum wage and also promote pay equity across In addi on, voters who live in Winston-Salem will be race and gender for the same job – or should these be asked to authorize the City to borrow money by le to businesses? I suggest incen vizing employers selling bonds to finance FIVE projects. They are: via the tax code to pay workers fairly and equitably. Example, employers who rely on part- me minimum TRANSPORTATION BONDS: $43,700,000 to pay for wage workers without benefits should pay a signifi- construc ng or improving roads, bridges, crossings, cantly higher tax rate. curbs, traffic signals, bicycle lanes, greenways, etc. What is the best way to handle the redistric ng pro- PUBLIC SAFETY BOND: $21,100,000 to buy property, cess a er the 2020 Census? An independent redis- build and equip fire sta on and training facili es. tric ng commi ee should be established to draw dis- tricts so that voters have the chance to choose their PARKS BONDS: $31,000,000 to construct, improve, representa ves rather than representa ves choosing and equip parks and recrea onal facili es. their voters via gerrymandering. AFFORDABLE HOUSING BONDS: $11,700,000 to build and improve mul family housing for persons with low What are 2 priority ac ons for the state to improve and moderate incomes. K-12 public educa on? Fully fund the necessary teacher and teacher assistant posi ons to meet class ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS: $14,500,000 to size requirements. Restore longevity pay for veteran acquire property, reduce blight, and provide loans to teachers and restore pay grade increases for teachers small businesses along the Liberty Street Corridor. with advanced degrees.
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House District 73 con nued programs and make parents take more responsibility for their kids. LEE ZACHARY Should NC municipali es have the authority to cre- Party: Republican ate police-community review boards with subpoena, inves ga ve and disciplinary powers? Sure. Munici- Experience: Prac ced law in pali es are employers and need to inves gate and Yadkinville for 43 years. US know the facts before taking ac on and all par es are Navy during Vietnam on Mine- en tled to fair hearings. sweeper. Married to Judge Valerie Zachary, NC Court of Do you support or oppose off-shore drilling for NC? Appeals; 3 daughters, two Opposed to it. wonderful grandchildren. More info: facebook.com/Representa ve-Lee- Occupa on: A orney Zachary-1748707788496410
Favorite endorsements: none submi ed
What are your top 2 priori es for ac on in the Gen- NC House - District 74 eral Assembly? Con nue to improve educa on sys- tem for all children and a ract companies with high- paying jobs. High-paying jobs are a racted to areas TERRI ELIZABETH LEGRAND with inexpensive u li es, reasonable taxa on schemes, good educa onal programs from kindergar- Party: Democrat ten through college and a great transporta on system. Experience: I have built a Should the NC legislature take ac on to raise the career represen ng and state minimum wage and also promote pay equity advoca ng for children, across race and gender for the same job – or should students, and families as a these be le to businesses? Businesses have to de- lawyer, an advocate, and a cide what they can and will pay. We do need a uniform financial aid administrator. system for se ng a minimum wage. The cost of living Occupa on: Financial Aid varies across the state. Minimum wage should also. Administrator What is the best way to handle the redistric ng pro- Favorite endorsements: Forsyth County Associa on cess a er the 2020 Census? No response of Educators, Triad Labor Council, Sierra Club What are 2 priority ac ons for the state to improve K-12 public educa on? Make more technology availa- What are your top 2 priori es for ac on in the Gen- ble to the school for more individualized instruc onal eral Assembly? Investment in public schools and our teachers through increased funding and reduced regula on. Crea ng mul ple pathways to the jobs of
Think Voting Doesn’t Matter? the future by reimagining and reforming educa on at all levels to ensure everyone has a chance to succeed. h In 2008, the biggest group using Early Vo ng in NC Should the NC legislature take ac on to raise the was African-American female Democrats. The next state minimum wage and also promote pay equity year, state legislators focused on K-12 educa on, across race and gender for the same job – or should childcare support, and the NC Racial Jus ce Act. these be le to businesses? We should raise the minimum wage to at least $10 per hour. Address h In 2014, the biggest group using Early Vo ng in NC discrimina on through policies that prohibit requiring was white male Republicans. The next year, state applicants to report salary history and prohibit retalia- legislators cut corporate taxes, cut funds for women’s on for disclosing wages. health programs, and cut pollu on regula ons. What is the best way to handle the redistric ng
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process a er the 2020 Census? I support crea ng DAN BESSE a nonpar san redistric ng commission that is em- powered to draw fair and compe ve elec on Party: Democrat maps. Experience: 16 years local What are 2 priority ac ons for the state to im- service on Winston-Salem City prove K-12 public educa on? Step-up the per Council; 20 years state service pupil expenditure to provide for the needs of stu- on environmental boards; 10 dents and value our teachers by paying them fair years as Legal Aid a orney; 40 salaries and giving them the tools they need to years work as clean environment teach. advocate; Advocate for public health, strong neighbor- hoods, good transporta on alterna ves Should NC municipali es have the authority to create police-community review boards with sub- Occupa on: A orney/City Council Member poena, inves ga ve and disciplinary powers? Municipali es should have the authority to provide Favorite endorsements: Sierra Club, Forsyth County more oversight ability to review boards. Associa on of Educators (FCAE), Triad Central Labor Council Do you support or oppose off-shore drilling for NC? I am opposed to offshore drilling because it What are your top 2 priori es for ac on in the General threatens coastal industries like tourism and Assembly? Improve our public schools: boost teacher fishing. pay, increase per-student investment. Close the health care gap: expand Medicaid, support Community Health More info: TerriLeGrand.org Centers, control insurance costs. Other cri cal needs
include growing jobs, protec ng clean water and air. DEBRA CONRAD Should the NC legislature take ac on to raise the state minimum wage and also promote pay equity across race Party: Republican and gender for the same job – or should these be le to businesses? We should raise the minimum wage and No response from candidate promote pay equity. It's past me to share our economic
growth with all the workers who make it possible.
NC House - District 75 What is the best way to handle the redistric ng process a er the 2020 Census? Establish an independent, non-
par san redistric ng commission to draw district lines DONNY C. LAMBETH fairly. What are 2 priority ac ons for the state to improve K-12 Party: Republican public educa on? Improve educator pay to recruit and No response from candidate retain the best teachers. Fund enough teachers, support staff, facili es, and materials to serve all our students well.
Resources for Voters Should NC municipali es have the authority to create NCVoter.org - For registra on status, Early Vo ng police-community review boards with subpoena, inves- loca ons, your Elec on Day poll and your ballot. ga ve and disciplinary powers? Yes. Local govern-
ments need the authority to improve their departments NCSBE.gov - Same info from the State Board of and boost public confidence. Elec ons; its toll-free phone is 866-522-4723.
NCVoterGuide.org - Responses from local, state Do you support or oppose off-shore drilling for NC? No. and federal candidates to ques ons, and more. Our coastal resources are too valuable to risk.
Vote411.org - League of Women Voters resource. More info: BesseForNC.com
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FORSYTH COUNTY COMMISSION
The County Commission adopts the budget for schools and other agencies, and regulates land use, transportation, housing and many vital services. You may vote for 1 candidate for an At-Large seat on the Commission. In addition, depending on the district you live in, you may vote for 2 candidates to fill 2 seats for District A or 1 candidate to fill 1 seat for District B Look for your district at demnc.co/forsdist. Commissioners are elected in partisan elections. For Districts A and B, only 1 party fielded candidates, so the winners of the spring 2018 primary are now unopposed.
ment from using County Deten on Center. Fund public Co. Commission - At Large educa on according to teacher and student needs. Exempt taxes on low value property paid for by demili- tarizing the Sheriff's department and graduated tax on TED KAPLAN high value property. Party: Democrat What policies should the county pursue to improve the affordability of housing? Limit how much all landlords No response from candidate can charge for rent to 25% of tenant income. Make minimum wage $15 an hour.
What policies should be pursued to promote job devel- KEENEN ALTIC opment and equal employment opportuni es? Work- ers should have democra c ownership of workplaces Party: Green and in public schools we should teach students how democracy is applied to workplaces. Experience: Capitalism is a system where workers do not What is your stance on the county’s current or future have control of the value they collabora on with federal immigra on enforcement? produce. The global crash of No human is illegal. Immigra on is not a law enforce- capitalism in 2008 never recov- ment issue. The County should not allow the Sheriff to ered for the working class. honor INS detainer requests.
Occupa on: Electrical Technician How will you ensure community transparency and accountability for the Sheriff's Department? The FCSO Favorite endorsements: Neither I nor the NC Green should have a public report of all of its inventory and Party support ranking our endorsements. deten ons prepared under the direc on of a civilian elected review board with hiring and firing power. What are your top 2 or 3 priori es for ac on on the Commission? Stop Immigra on and Customs Enforce- More info: facebook.com/keenen4workerpower
Vote on the Constitutional Amendments, see page 23.
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A. L. (BUDDY) COLLINS Co. Commission - District A
Party: Republican These 2 candidates are unopposed for the 2 seats Experience: My focus on the Commission will be simple – TONYA MCDANIEL improving our schools, growing Party: Democrat our economy, keeping our ci - zens and our community safe, and restoring fiscal responsibility FLEMING EL-AMIN to county government. Keeping Party: Democrat
your priori es will be my priori es.
Occupa on: A orney at Law
Co. Commission - District B
Favorite endorsements: Rep. Donny Lambeth; Dr.
Larry Coble; NC Treasurer Dale Folwell This candidate is unopposed for the District B seat What are your top 2 or 3 priori es for ac on on the DON MARTIN Commission? 1. Educa on First! - Make sure expendi- tures and resources aligned to provide quality educa- Party: Republican on for all children. 2. Public Safety- Address the mental health component to crime. 3. Economic growth by first suppor ng small business with a stable tax rate. Tips for College Students
What policies should the county pursue to improve the WHERE’S HOME: You may call your college commu- affordability of housing? A stable and predictable tax nity your home if you do not have a clear intent to rate is essen al to maintaining affordable housing. The return to another address. If you do, register at that establishment of a well-trained workforce is essen al address as home. Register at just one address, and for the job security necessary to provide access to mort- update your registra on when you move, even if it’s gage loans. just from one dorm to another.
What policies should be pursued to promote job devel- REGISTER: You cannot register to vote online. opment and equal employment opportuni es? Small Download a form at demnc.co/rform. Write in your business is the economic engine for job crea on in our name as it appears on your Social Security card or NC county. Access to a well-trained workforce is necessary driver’s license; use that ID number on the form. Fill for small businesses to thrive. A quality educa on for all in all parts, including phone number, race, and party children is an essen al prerequisite. (or no party) preference. Mail the form to the local elec ons board; see demnc.co/myboard.
What is your stance on the county’s current or future CAMPUS ADDRESS: Students at School of the Arts collabora on with federal immigra on enforcement? and Salem College should use the school’s street The sheriff's department must establish its policies with address for their Residence and Mailing address. respect to interagency coopera on. I see no role of the Students at Winston-Salem State Univ. and Wake county commission in this area. Forest should enter their school’s ini als (WSSU or WFU) in the Residence street line; then enter the city How will you ensure community transparency and and the school’s zip code. For Mailing address, put accountability for the Sheriff's Department? The coun- down your Campus Box# and school’s ini als on the ty commission is responsible for the budget of the sher- street line, and then enter the city and school’s zip iff's department. As such the department is accountable OR enter another address, such a parent’s address. to the commission for its stewardship of funds allocated for the opera on of the department. TOO LATE? If you miss the Oct. 12 regular deadline to register, use Same-Day Registra on (see page 6). More info: ElectBuddyCollins.com
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WS/FORSYTH CO. BOARD OF EDUCATION
The “School Board” supervises the management, finances, pupil placement, and personnel of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. 6 candidates are running for 3 At-Large seats; you may vote for up to 3. Also, 2 candidates are unopposed for District 1; and 6 candidates are running for 4 seats in District 2. Find your district at demnc.co/forsdist.
Bd. of Education - At Large
Vote for up to 3 teachers to be armed in classrooms.
More info: DeannaKaplanForSchoolBoard.com
DEANNA KAPLAN Party: Democrat ELISABETH MOTSINGER
Experience: Thirty years as a Party: Democrat school volunteer ge ng to know our dedicated teachers Experience: I’ve served on this and working with other parents board for 12 years. I work as a as a PTA member and PTA PA at UNCSA. President. Mother of five chil- dren who have all graduated Occupa on: Physician Assistant from WSFCS. Favorite endorsements: Occupa on: Nutri onist, Community Volunteer Forsyth County Associa on of Educators
Favorite endorsements: Forsyth County Associa on of What are your top 2 or 3 priori es for ac on on the Educators Board of Educa on? Ensuring that our curriculum is relevant and s mula ng for all students, making our What are your top 2 or 3 priori es for ac on on the schools safe by being caring, and doing what is neces- Board of Educa on? Equal access to cu ng-edge sary to a ract and retain our employees. technology and updated textbooks to prepare our children for the challenging jobs of their future. Safe What policies are needed to ensure equal access to schools and create the tools our children need for learning for undocumented students and other stu- mental & emo onal health. Improve teacher work dents who face possible discrimina on from students, environments and increase teacher supplements. school personnel, or others? We need to be vigilant about bullying and making sure everyone knows that What policies are needed to ensure equal access to ALL our students have the same value and rights. learning for undocumented students and other students who face possible discrimina on from Explain your posi on on allowing trained teachers to students, school personnel, or others? I would uphold be armed in classrooms. It’s a crazy idea and one I our current open door policy as long as it doesn’t con- oppose. flict with US law. More info: facebook.com/Elisabeth-Motsinger-for- Explain your posi on on allowing trained teachers to Winston-SalemForsyth-County-School-Board- be armed in classrooms. I am strongly against allowing 367670909372
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JIM SMITH our students to show growth and proficiency. Ensure effec ve use of all resources. Ensure work con nues on Party: Republican closing achievement gap.
Experience: I have three What policies are needed to ensure equal access to daughters in WSFCS. I am PTA learning for undocumented students and other President at Morgan Elemen- students who face possible discrimina on? Federal, tary. I am on the board of state, and local laws and policies will be upheld which NCAGT as the State PAGE state that no student should be discriminated against Coordinator. because of race, religion, orienta on, etc.
Occupa on: Stay at home Dad Explain your posi on on allowing trained teachers to be armed in classrooms. At this point, I am not an Favorite endorsements: none submi ed advocate of teachers being armed in classrooms.
What are your top 2 or 3 priori es for ac on on the More info: facebook.com/CandidateRobertBarr Board of Educa on? Third grade reading is a top priority because it is a significant indicator of future success. School safety will be another top priority in the ANDREA PACE BRAMER next four years. Everyone doesn't have to go to a 4 year college a er high school. Party: Democrat
What policies are needed to ensure equal access to Experience: A er spending 20 learning for undocumented students and other years in the financial industry, students who face possible discrimina on? I am not she decided to focus on her aware of any specific policies that prevent an undocu- family. She has two children in mented child from a ending public school. the WSFCS. She also has mul - Explain your posi on on allowing trained teachers to ple degrees in STEM. be armed in classrooms. I am not in favor of arming Occupa on: Poli cian teachers in classrooms. Favorite endorsements: none submi ed More info: facebook.com/JimSmithforSchoolBoard
What are your top 2 or 3 priori es for ac on on the Board of Educa on? 1) Raise the literacy rate. ROBERT BARR Through professional development and ini ally earning degrees, teachers have many methods to try if allowed. Party: Republican 2) Promote true school choice and return authority to Experience: I taught fourteen administrators to help facilitate. 3) Provide a quality years in Winston-Salem educa on for all. Forsyth County Schools. I What policies are needed to ensure equal access to taught grades 3rd through 7th learning for undocumented students and other grade at Moore, Paisley, Kern- students who face possible discrimina on? Once a ersville Middle, and served as minor child enters the school building, it is the fiduciary a Curriculum Coordinator at Atkins Middle School. responsible of the en re system to protect and keep Occupa on: Pastor that minor safe. Their privacy and protec on must be insured. Favorite endorsements: Forsyth County Associa on of Educators Explain your posi on on allowing trained teachers to be armed in classrooms. Teachers are to protect stu- What are your top 2 or 3 priori es for ac on on the dents, not provide another means of gaining a weapon. Board of Educa on? Ensure be er strategic planning so we can assess and u lize programs that will cause More info: andreabramer.com
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TIMOTHY BROOKER What policies are needed to ensure equal access to learning for undocumented students and other Party: Republican students who face possible discrimina on? All students deserve an equal educa on. Examine hiring No response from candidate prac ces, because an Educator that harbors poli cally- mo vated ill will toward undocumented children has no
place in the classroom. Professional development for Bd. of Education - District 1 Educators should include an -discrimina on curricula. Vote for up to 2 Explain your posi on on allowing trained teachers to be armed in classrooms. I hope we don’t come to this. I am open to discuss this very complex issue. These 2 candidates are unopposed for the 2 seats More info: LidaForSchoolBoard.com MALISHAI (SHAI) WOODBURY
Party: Democrat DANA CAUDILL JONES
Party: Republican BARBARA HANES BURKE No response from candidate Party: Democrat
REBECCA NUSSBAUM Bd. of Education - District 2 Party: Democrat Vote for up to 4 No response from candidate
LIDA CALVERT HAYES MARILYNN BAKER Party: Republican Party: Democrat Experience: 1. Top Business Women in North Carolina 2. Experience: I taught full- me Head of Buildings and Ground in the Bryan School at UNCG in Commi ee for WS/FC Board. 3. the late 1990s and 2000s, and Appointed by Governor to 2 part- me in the 2010s. I gradu- State Boards 4. Subs tute ated from East Forsyth, FTCC Teacher (AAS), Guilford College (BS), UNCG (MBA) and Regent (PhD). Occupa on: CEO and President of S&L Pain ng and Dec., Inc. Occupa on: Re red Educator
Favorite endorsements: Karin Head, Owner of Real- Favorite endorsements: Forsyth County Associa on of Estate Company; John R. Bost, former Clemmons Educators; NC Associa on of Educators Mayor; Lori Shore-Smith, Councilman, Tobaccoville What are your top 2 or 3 priori es for ac on on the What are your top 2 or 3 priori es for ac on on the Board of Educa on? Significantly improve elementary Board of Educa on? 1. Safety is of utmost importance. school reading and math proficiency scores (20 percent 2. Bringing gradua on rates up to at least 90 percent of our schools are failing and 25 percent are rated D). or higher. 3. Third grade Reading level is flat, needs to We need to explore op ons such as public Montessori- greatly improve. 4. More assistance for failing schools style magnet elementary schools in high poverty neigh- in our district. borhoods.
20 What policies are needed to ensure equal access to be armed in classrooms. We should explore ALL possi- learning for undocumented students and other bili es, including arming teachers who are willing to be students who face possible discrimina on? All trained. children need an educa on. Unfortunately, some face discrimina on, including bullying and ostracism. Educa- More info: facebook.com/lorigoinsclarkforschoolboard tors need diversity (inadvertent bias) training to more effec vely iden fy and deal with discrimina on. LEAH H. CROWLEY Explain your posi on on allowing trained teachers to be armed in classrooms. Experts in educa on and law Party: Republican enforcement do not recommend arming teachers; I respect their opinion. Experience: I have volun- teered as a tutor, PTA presi- More info: facebook.com/ dent, coach, and commi ee MarilynnBakerforSchoolBoard member/chair for 13 years.
Ge ng feedback from teach- ers, students, administrators, LORI GOINS CLARK and parents has given me great insight for improving our schools. Party: Republican Occupa on: no paid employment Experience: Ac ve leadership role in my child's school/PTA, Favorite endorsements: My neighbors and friends. My graduate of district, parental four children, all public school students. viewpoint, subs tute teacher What are your top 2 or 3 priori es for ac on on the lens, teaching family heritage, Board of Educa on? 1. Improve proficiency in reading Be er Angels organizer, Presi- and math 2. A ract and retain the best teachers 3. dent Republican Women, Improve the condi on of facili es missions work, love of language, reading, athle cs, community liaison work. What policies are needed to ensure equal access to learning for undocumented students and other Occupa on: Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools students who face possible discrimina on? I am not Board Member (District 2), Beautycounter Independent aware of this being an issue. It is our duty to make sure Consultant that ALL students have access to equitable educa onal opportuni es. Favorite endorsements: Forsyth Co. Assoc. of Educators Explain your posi on on allowing trained teachers to What are your top 2 or 3 priori es for ac on on the be armed in classrooms. Teachers should be armed to Board of Educa on? The most pressing issue and my educate students. Security officers should be armed to top priority is teacher pay and reten on, increasing our protect students. locally-funded supplement. As well, con nued achieve- ment gaps and addressing the social/emo onal issues More info: ElectLeahCrowley.com of students which affect daily learning and achievement are concerns. SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION What policies are needed to ensure equal access to DISTRICT SUPERVISOR learning for undocumented students and other stu- dents who face possible discrimina on? Our job, as Two candidates are running for 2 seats on the non- mandated by the state of NC, is to give all children who par san Conserva on District board, which helps enter our school buildings a free and excellent educa- protect natural resources, prevent erosion, etc.: on. We should enforce current policies which prohibit discrimina on of any kind. BETH TUCKER TOBY BOST Explain your posi on on allowing trained teachers to
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ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, Nov. 6 Polls open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm
Go to your own precinct’s polling place on Election Day. Find your polling place at demnc.co/distr or demnc.co/forspoll
EARLY VOTING is October 17 to November 3
Forsyth Co. ci zens may go to any loca on below.
(You may register* at an Early Vo ng site but not on Elec on Day.)
11 SITES OPEN OCTOBER 17. Hours at all loca ons: Weekdays (Mon.-Fri.), Oct. 17 through Nov. 2, 7am-7pm; and two Saturdays, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, 8am-3pm:
y Board of Elec ons, 201 N. Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem y Brown & Douglas Recrea on Center, 4725 Indiana Avenue, Winston-Salem y Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons y Kernersville VFW Post #5352, 612 Edgewood Street, Kernersville y Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville y Mazie Woodruff Center, 4905 Lansing Drive, Winston-Salem y Miller Park Recrea on Center, 400 Leisure Lane, Winston-Salem y Old Town Recrea on Center, 4550 Sha alon Drive, Winston-Salem y Rural Hall Branch Library, 7125 Broad Street, Rural Hall y Southside Branch Library, 3185 Buchanan Street, Winston-Salem y WR Anderson Jr. Center (Reynolds Park), 2450 Reynolds Park Rd., Winston-Salem
For ques ons, call the Forsyth Co. Board of Elec ons 336-703-2800 *See box on page 6 for how to register during Early Vo ng
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3 WAYS TO VOTE IN FORSYTH COUNTY
Voters in Forsyth County will elect judges, 1. EARLY VOTING: Oct. 17-Nov. 3 lawmakers, the sheriff and other officials, Vo ng early in person is the best op on. Definitely who will make decisions that affect virtually use Early Vo ng if you have moved or need to every part of your life – but you decide who update your voter registra on. See page 22 inside wins! Read the candidates’ views in this to find Early Vo ng mes and places for Forsyth Guide, then make your choices. County.
At the end of the ballot, you are asked to 2. IN PERSON ON ELECTION DAY vote FOR or AGAINST several controversial On Elec on Day, Tuesday, November 6, go to your Amendments to the NC Cons tu on. The own precinct’s polling place. Polls are open from descrip ons on the ballot are NOT the same 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. If you’re in line by 7:30 pm,
as the Amendments. Be sure to read about you will be able to vote. If you go to the wrong them on page 23. Your vote is crucial! polling place and don’t have me to get to the
right place, ask about using a provisional ballot. To NO PHOTO ID NEEDED TO VOTE find your precinct’s poll, go to demnc.co/distr or You’ll be asked to state your name call the Board of Elec ons at 336-703-2800.
and address and sign in. 3. MAIL-IN ABSENTEE VOTING Any registered voter may use this method; no Questions? Call the hotline! special reason is needed. See the box on page 4 of this Voter Guide or go to demnc.co/mail for details 1-888-OUR-VOTE for how to vote by mail.