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8b The Butner-Creedmoor News, Thursday, October 17, 2013
VOTING
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Organizational Change
and Leadership; Pfeiffer
University, Currently
pursuing Doctor of
P h i l o s o p h y -
Organizational Change
and Leadership University
of the Rockies, Colorado
Springs, CO.
Work Experience:
GlaxoSmithKline RTP NC
Director, Head of Field
Sales Operations 25 years
of pharmaceutical
industry: working in
Finance, Sales Operations,
business process
outsourcing, mergers and
acquisitions, Green Belt
Certified Six Sigma,
international project
management and
recruiting, change
management, facilitation
and training, Personal
Coach, Jordon Rental
Properties, LLC - business
owner, 10 years of banking
and finance - Bank of
America (formerly NCNB).
Military Service (if
any) N/A
Community & Civic
Service: Butner Citizens
Planning Ahead - Member;
Town of Butner - Finance
Committee; Granville
County Human Relations
Commission - Board
Member; Kerr Tar
Regional Council of
Governments - Board
Member, Previously
served on Granville
Central High School PTO,
Butner Stem Middle PTO
- President; Butner - Stem
Elementary PTO-
President; Previously
served on Butner Church
Council - Secretary
How long have you
lived in the town or city
that you would like to
represent? I moved to
Butner in June 1993.
Why are you running
for office? (In 50 words or
less): I am running for reelection
because I love
serving my community. I
want to continue to help
develop our community
with improving and
adding sidewalks, creating
a safe place for every
citizen to enjoy.
What are your top 3
priorities, and how will
you get them done? (In 100
words or less):
One of the important
items to me is ensuring we
have measures in place to
ensure that people can
walk or ride bikes safely
without being fearful of
loose dogs in the
neighborhood. If reelected,
I will continue to
work with the board and
attorney to ensure we take
the proper steps to ensure
safety.
Second, continue to
partner with Mayor and
board and having a
community building for
the citizens to enjoy.
Third, employment:
Continue to partner with
Mayor, COG and Granville
County on bringing
industry into Butner
which brings jobs for our
citizens.
Why should voters vote
for you? (In 50 words or
less) I am an honest,
caring and faith- based
person who is devoted to
serving the community
with pride and dignity. I
believe in doing what is
right for the citizens, what
is best for the community
and what is good for
Butner.
Michel D. Branch
OFFICE SOUGHT:
Re-Election to Butner
Town Council
Family: Father: Julian
Branch, Major - U.S. Army
Retired and Deceased;
Mother: Fiorina Branch,
Retired, Sister: Josiane
Branch, Federal
Government Retired;
Brother: Pierre Branch,
Retired.
Education: University
of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh,
PA, BA in Political Science,
Minor in Information
Science; Montgomery
College, Takoma Park, MD,
AA in Computer Science
with a Minor in Business.
Work Experience:
University of North
Carolina in Chapel Hill,
NC, School of Medicine,
Office of Medical Education
and Office of Special
Programs Position:
Application Analyst.
Military Service (if
any):
Community & Civic
Service: Member of the
Following Committees: 1)
Community Building
Committee, 2) Parks and
Recreation Committee, 3)
Former President and
Member of Butner
Citizens Planning Ahead
(BCPA).
How long have you
lived in the town or city
that you would like to
represent? I have lived
here for 6 plus years.
Why are you running
for office? (In 50 words or
less) Vision - to make
ideas a reality! This
journey is still moving
forward. Looking on the
horizon I want to continue
fiscal responsibility,
minimize tax burden to
the citizens, continue
economic growth while
preserving our
community, transit
system access. Maintain
an open door policy for the
citizens to voice their
opinion and/or state
issues they have. Overall
a great deal has been
accomplished while I
have been in office and I
definitely want to
continue this vision as a
Butner
Town
Councilman.
What are your top 3
priorities, and how will
you get them done? (In
100 words or less):
Increase our Revenue
Base - Creating an
atmosphere of
cooperation with Butner
Town Council, Granville
County Government/
Chamber of Commerce
and The NC League of
Municipalities for
developing strategies to
attract businesses to our
area.
Continue my
commitment to fiscal
responsibility. Always
review the budget in
detail with the Town
Council, Financial Officer
and Town Manager to
make sure all cost are
justified and all efforts to
minimize taxes to the
taxpayer are performed.
Allow growth but not
to sacrifice our Small
Town atmosphere. Work
with the Planning Board,
Board of Adjustments,
Kerr-Tar Council of
Government, and Butner
Town Council to develop
a plan for growth without
disturbing the charm of
our town.
Why should voters
vote for you? (In 50 words
or less): I believe the best
way to facilitate change is
to get involved in
community and
g o v e r n m e n t
organizations. I have
done just that in the time
I have lived in Butner.
This enabled me to learn
who is in our community
and what aspects of our
town they like and what
needs to change. Being a
Town Councilman was a
way to effect the changes
asked by the citizens in
the community and so it
is understood that they
have a voice with me as
councilman.
As of press time, we
had not heard back from
James J. Jones, and
William E. (Bill)
McKellar.
James. J. Jones
William E. (Bill) McKellar
Stem Mayor
There are two
individuals running for
the Stem Mayor’s
position. Incumbent,
Nancy Alford and current
Town Commissioner,
Renee Green are vying for
this position.
Nancy B. Alford
OFFICE SOUGHT:
Mayor of Stem
Family: I have a
daughter, Nita A. Wilson,
and a son, Ricky Thomas
Alford.
Education: Graduated
from Rolesville High School,
Rolesville, NC; Electronic
Degree from Wake Tech,
Management Degree from
VGCC.
Work Experience: Dept.
of Motor Vehicles, Raleigh,
NC, 1 year; ITT, Raleigh;
Nortel, Creedmoor, Retired;
Have served two terms as
Mayor of Stem.
Military Service (if any):
N/A
Community & Civic
Service:
How long have you lived
in the town or city that you
would like to represent?
1977 to present.
Why are you running for
office? (In 50 words or less):
To continue to pole the
citizens of Stem and work for
them and with them, and, to
complete what we have
started on, such as, the
Greenway, street payments,
police stations, and more
equipment for the Kiddie
Park.
What are your top 3
priorities, and how will you
get them done? (In 100
words or less):
1) To keep the town’s
trust, 2) Get more people
involved in town business, 3)
To help Stem move forward.
Why should voters vote
for you? (In 50 words or less):
Because I’m trustworthy and
check all issues with the
appropriate people and
citizens before I take or
suggest to the Board of
Commissioners. I am also
available 24 hours a day as I
am retired.
Renee Green
OFFICE SOUGHT:
Stem Mayor
Family: Married to my
wonderful husband of 25
years. I have 2 Children
1 Stepdaughter, 4
grandchildren and a load
of nieces and nephews I
adore.
Education: Studied
Criminal Justice at
Durham Tech.
Work Experience: 14
years industrial security
mgt. 4.5 years as a private
investigator and have
currently worked the past
7 years as a Top Producing
Realtor with Century 21
Hancock Properties. I have
been the Broker in Charge
of the Butner location for
the past 3 years.
Military Service (if
any):
Community & Civic
Service: Currently a
commissioner for the Town
of Stem, member of Stem
Ruritan Club, and
numerous Realtor
organizations.
How long have you
lived in the town or city
that you would like to
represent? I have lived in
the Stem area for 16 years
and in the town limits
going on 6 years.
Why are you running
for office? (In 50 words or
less): My reason for seeking
the Mayor seat is simple. “I
truly love our community!”
We desperately need new
leadership without
controversy. For the first
time in years the Board of
Commissioners works
together and wants to see
our town thrive. Our
citizens deserve
p r o f e s s i o n a l
representation they can be
proud of.
What are your top 3
priorities, and how will you
get them done? (In 100
words or less):
Town organization,
which encompasses many
things from getting our
town documents back in
the town hall, to
remodeling our current
town hall for future use.
Build a new town hall,
police station and
community center for our
citizens.
The #1 complaint from
citizens is they want
increased law enforcement.
It’s time to hire full time
police officers with the
increased population and
incidents in Stem that get
involved in our community.
We will continue to
work with our regional
planner to assist us in
accomplishing our goals
with professional guidance
and insight into grants for
our town.
Why should voters vote
for you? (In 50 words or
less): I am asking for my
neighbors to vote for me as
their Mayor. I will
represent our town with
professionalism, will work
hard to change the face of
our town, listen to our
citizens and make sure
their concerns are in the
fore front of decisions we
make.
Stem Town
Commissioners
There are three Stem
Town Commissioner seats
up for election. Current
Town Commissioners,
Lonnie M. Cole, Sr.,
Kenneth C. McLamb and
Kevin Easter have all
filed for re-election. The
incumbents are
challenged by Nancy
Mace, Nancy Compton,
Mary Cordrey, Kevin A.
Rumsey and Casey Dover.
Mary Cordrey
OFFICE SOUGHT:
Commissioner for the
Town of Stem.
Family: Daughter
Lisa Mangum and
husband
Joe;
grandchildren Cory
Brown, Harrison Hopkins
and Tara Mangum.
Education: I am a
graduate of Southport
High School, in Southport
North Carolina, where I
was the salutatorian for
my class; and have
certification in computer
technology from
Brunswick Community
College in Supply, North
Carolina. Over the past
30+ years, I have held
several positions, in the
workplace, that required
extensive clerical,
administrative and
managerial training.
Work Experience:
Previously held the
position of clerk for the
Town of Stem. For several
years I was the Public
Relations Administrator
for JM Manufacturing in
Butner. Before relocating
to the Stem area, I retired
from the Progress Energy
Nuclear Site, located in
Southport, North
Carolina, as the Fleet
Service Manager. These
positions afforded me
several opportunities to
travel and promote the
objectives of the
companies I represented.
Military Service (if
any): I was not active
military personnel;
however, I was married to
a Command Sergeant
Major in the United
States Army for 32 years,
and fully support and
endorse our military.
Community & Civic
Service: Civic service is a
privilege
and
responsibility that I
believe in and encourage
others to volunteer their
time and energy too. I am
a loyal supporter and
advocate for Families
Living Violence Free, a
non-profit outreach
program in Oxford, that
helps to provide
assistance to the victims
and survivors of domestic
abuse. The Granville
County Relay for Life is
another local event that I
endorse and help to
promote. I have
participated and assisted
with the “Meals On
Wheels” program in
Granville County,
specifically the Stem
area. My dedication to
community and civic
service extends into the
aid and outreach that my
church, New Birth
Worship Center, sponsors
throughout the Butner-
Stem-Creedmoor areas.
How long have you
lived in the town or city
that you would like to
represent? I relocated to
the Stem area 7 years ago,
and in that time have
grown to love and
appreciate the small town
feel that it offers to
residents.
Why are you running
for office? (In 50 words or
less): Personally, I view
the opportunity of
becoming a commissioner,
as a chance to address
and promote the concerns
and interests of the town;
and, accomplishing this
by cultivating and
encouraging interaction
between the citizens and
elected officials. I am
dedicated to an effective
way, and plan to
accomplish this by listing
to what citizen’s say.
What are your top 3
priorities, and how will
you get them done? (In
100 words or less): If
elected, there are several
initiatives that I am eager
to accomplish. First it is
imperative to insure the
continued maintenance
and improvement of the
town’s infrastructure,
such as streets, signage,
street lamps and
aesthetic development.
There is a desire to
renovate the town hall/
police station. As a
commissioner, my
obligation is to seek out
and support the most
economically responsible
solution for this. The
“Kiddie Park”, located on
Franklin Street, is in
need of updating with the
intention of making it
appealing to children of
various ages. I fully
support endeavors to
create and establish
“Greenways” in the town,
which will help provide
fitness, health and
recreation while
maintaining natural
conservation.
Why should voters
vote for you? (In 50 words
or less): The Town of Stem
is growing, and it is
important to encourage
both expansion and
inclusion; while
preserving the town’s
history and overall
appeal. The position that
I am seeking should be
viewed as having a job
description that requires
p e r f o r m a n c e
expectations. I am
committed to excellence
professionalism, integrity
while conducting
business with
and achieving results.
OFFICE SOUGHT:
Family: Married to
Patricia for 22 years, 7
children, 6 grandchildren.
Bachelor’s Degree from
Numerous Leadership
courses with the United
full-time student at
Community College in the
management for 15 years.
Cross Country Coach at
Military Service (if
any) Since 1999 have
been in United States
Navy Reserves. Rank of
Chief Petty Officer (E-7),
Community & Civic
Service: Cubmaster of a
Butner, NC; 25 year
Member of Oxford Rotary
Community UMC in
How long have you
lived in the town or city
that you would like to
Why are you running
for office? (In 50 words or
unsuccessful bid for
Mayor in 2009, I enjoyed
However, the past 14
months have been a
troubling; with broken
promises, closed door
meetings and public
embarrassment of the
board. It is my intention
to bring sensible, sound
and fiscally responsible
government back to Stem.
What are your top 3
priorities, and how will
you get them done? (In
100 words or less) : The
top 3 priorities are; sound
steward of taxpayer’s
official are called to listen,
and determine the best
course of action. Keeping
in mind the greater good;
not personal interest or
Kevin A. Rumsey
Stem
Town
Commissioner.
Education: A.A.
Liberal Arts Degree, from
SUNY, Orange. Dual
SUNY, Fredonia.
States Navy. Currently a
V ance-Granville
Health field.
Work Experience:
Worked in the Non-profit
JF Webb High School.
2 combat tours to Iraq.
Cub Scout Pack in
Volunteer with Boy
Scouts of America.
Club; Member of
Butner.
represent? 12 years
less) After an
time with my family.
government, good
money and public safety.
With sound
government, elected
agendas.
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