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8b The Butner-Creedmoor News, Thursday, October 17, 2013 VOTING [Continued From Page 7b] 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. [Continued On PAGE 9b]
VOTING [Continued From Page1A No matter what municipality, we are called to be good stewards of town finances. All disbursements or donations must be looked more at carefully with guidelines and expectations . Public safety cannot be overlooked as we grow. A discussion on increasing patrols, through community policing, and more officers. Police Chief Sherwood Boyd has my full support. Why should voters vote for you? (In 50 words or less): As a former town commissioner, I am aware of the issues at hand and will work for the greater good. Keeping in mind that all citizens of Stem, whether they landowners or not, are valued. We must get back to the Constitution for the people and by the people. Kenneth C. McLamb OFFICE SOUGHT: Town Commissioner Family: I am married to Holli McLamb and have 2 kids, Tyler and Katie. Education: I am a high school graduate from Northern High School in Durham N. C. I have taken several courses at Durham Tech and Vance-Granville Community College. Work Experience: I am employed with the City of Durham as an Inventory Specialist. I have worked with them for 7 years. Military Service (if any): N/A Community & Civic Service: I served 8 Years with the Stem Fire Department. I also have 9 years coaching at South Granville Athletic Association. How long have you lived in the town or city that you would like to represent? I have lived in Stem for 21 years but in the town limits for 16 years. Why are you running for office? (In 50 words or less): I am running for office because I would like to see Stem continue to grow at a safe rate and remain a place where families can live and raise their children. I would like to see the pedestrian plan implemented, as I believe it would improve community involvement. What are your top 3 priorities, and how will you get them done? (In 100 words or less): 1) Police protection- The town has grown in recent years and has the potential for more growth in the future. This will require more police protection in the form of a full time officer. 2) Pedestrian Plan- We are currently creating a pedestrian plan that includes building sidewalks and trails within the town. I would like to see this plan through it’s completion. 3)Town Hall- The town is in need of a municipal building. We have a town resident who has knowledge in grant writing and has volunteered to help the town find the appropriate grants to assist with funding. Why should voters vote for you? (In 50 words or less): Voters should vote for me because I have shown that I will work for what is in the best interest of all of the residents, not just special interests. Lonnie M. Cole, Sr. OFFICE SOUGHT: Stem Town Commissioner Family: Wife - Melinda Cole, Sons - Lonnie, Jr. and Robert, Step sons - Jason, and Cody. Education: 1978 Alumni of South Granville High School. Various courses of fire and emergency medical services. Work Experience: State of North Carolina employee for 26-1/2 years. Military Service (if any) N/A Community & Civic Service: Member of Stem Fire & E.M.S. Department for 37 years, Fire Chief for 27 years; member of the former South Granville Volunteer Rescue Squad; Town of Stem Commissioner for 26 consecutive years. How long have you lived in the town or city that you would like to represent? All my life, 53 years. Why are you running for office? (In 50 words or less): I have devoted 37 years of my life to serving the people in Stem. I want to explore Stem’s possibilities and potential success. Serving as a commissioner allows me to share my experience and move the town forward in its economic development, while keeping the small town values. What are your top 3 priorities, and how will you get them done? (In 100 words or less): Getting the town a new town hall / police department / community center, by securing a grant and finding the most sufficient location. Providing sidewalks / walking trails / greenways, by working with the regional planner and securing a grant. Exploring the possibility of full time police, through our budget without raising taxes. Why should voters vote for you? (In 50 words or less): I work hard for the town. I have experience. I’m dedicated. I have worked to keep our tax rate low. I listen to the citizens. I want to keep the small town atmosphere while providing some new businesses. Stem is my home. Casey Dover OFFICE SOUGHT: Stem Town Commissioner Family: Wife of 10 years - Colleen; 3 children: Corey, 19, Alexis, 17 and Parker, 10. Education: Attended Tallahassee Community College and South Eastern Oklahoma State University. Work Experience: Since 2011 Technical Support Manager at Bandwidth.Com, a telecommunication company located on the NCSU Centennial Campus. Prior, I was employed by Avaya/ Nortel for 10 years. Always in support role working to resolve issues. Military Service (if any) Community & Civic Service: How long have you lived in the town or city that you would like to represent? We purchased a home in the Carriage Hill subdivision in 2010. Why are you running for office? (In 50 words or less): I decided to run for Town Commissioner to help bring some transparency to our town council. I want to ensure that as a home owner in one of the three developments in the Town of Stem, we have representation on the Town Council. Using team work and common sense we can make this happen. What are your top 3 priorities, and how will you get them done? (In 100 words or less): 1) Transparency: I want greater transparency and accountability in our local government. 2) Greater communication and interaction with the citizens of Stem. I would like to see more promotion of the Town of Stem website, w ww.stemnc.org. Concentrated effort to communicate to and with the citizens of Stem and get them involved. 3) Common sense growth. Working with the Mayor and Town council to ensure the growth is good for Stem and not a burden on the community. Why should voters vote for you? (In 50 words or less): I am asking the voters of Stem to vote for me as I am not the establishment. I would bring a fresh perspective to this role. As a home owner in one of the three developments in Stem I want to be the voice of those home owners. Ensuring their voice is heard. With common sense and team work growing the town while protecting its small town appeal and values. Kevin Easter OFFICE SOUGHT: Re-Election Stem Town Commissioner Family: Wife Julie and four daughters: Morgan, Reagan, Addison and Ashley. Education: Southern High School, Durham NC, Vance-Granville Community College. Work Experience: Six years at Durham Housing Authority’s Housing Services Division. I’ve worked for the Community Development Department at the City of Durham on housing and community improvement projects over the last 13 years. Military Service (if any): N/A Community & Civic Service: I serve on Granville Greenways Advisory Council. I served as the first board member on the Stem planning board but had to resign from that position when I was appointed as Commissioner on the Stem Town Board in 2012. Over the last year in civic service I worked jointly to bring new business to downtown Stem, assessed properties proposed for the new Town Hall site, and helped solve a local road safety issue for the State Department of Transportation district engineers. How long have you lived in the town or city that you would like to represent? Have lived in Stem for 9 years. Why are you running for office? (In 50 words or less): I chose to move to Stem in 2004 to raise my young family in a small town. Three of our four girls are in the Granville County school system where my wife and I are very involved on their behalf. I am running for re election to continue ongoing work in Stem. Some of that work includes hiring a full time public safety officer, building a new town hall building and begin installing sidewalks with additional walking trails. What are your top 3 priorities, and how will you get them done? (In 100 words or less): Stem is a growing town with great diversity. We have received comments from citizens that help us prepare for the needs in our community. Our citizens believe that a public safety officer is the most important action we can take right now, and I agree. Secondly a new Town Hall with adequate meeting space that represents a thriving community. The new building would have multi-functions including a new police department and community center. Lastly, Stem has been working on a pedestrian plan with trails connecting us with other communities. It is my hope we can begin installing the sidewalks and walk ways for our families to enjoy. Why should voters vote for you? (In 50 words or less): I would ask Stem voters to re elect Kevin Easter so our town work can move forward. I have 13 years of community development experience to my credit and I am already on the Board doing the job. If re-elected citizens will have a commissioner dedicated to service for community. Nancy Mace OFFICE SOUGHT: Stem Town Commissioner Family: Married 33 years to Charles Mace, one son - Dalton. Education: A A S , Accounting; AAS, Business Administration; and AAS, Radiography. Work Experience: My work experience includes retail merchandising, payroll, counting cash and balancing $350K daily for The Butner-Creedmoor News, Thursday, October 17, 2013 9b 5 years with Kmart Corporation. I worked in the Corporate business world for 12 years in Finance, International Customer Service, Auditing, and Logistics with Reichhold Chemicals, Inc.. I currently work in Grants and Contracts Administration at Duke University, where I create budgets, negotiate budgets and contracts with sponsors, and perform fiscal management for medical research. Military Service (if any): none Community & Civic Service: Most of my community service has revolved around baseball, which our son was very active in. I have enjoyed volunteering with the SGAA, Butner-Stem Middle School athletics and Granville Central High School athletics throughout our son’s athletic endeavors. I was one of the founding members of the GC Diamond Club, serving as President for 2+ years, and worked with the PTO at Granville Central as well. Another important type of community service that I participate in is with the American Red Cross, where I am a regular Platelet donor. Platelets are in as great a need as blood but with only 8% of the population donating blood or other related products, everyone’s help is needed. I have donated over 19 gallons for those patients in need of transfusions due to cancer or other disorders. How long have you lived in the town or city that you would like to represent? We have lived in Stem proper for 16 years, but have lived in the area for 27 years. Why are you running for office? (In 50 words or less): I am running for office in hopes of being able to create a better environment for the town and it’s citizens. Stem is growing and I would like to be involved with ensuring that the new endeavors will promote the town and provide back to the town over the years. What are your top 3 priorities, and how will you get them done? (In 100 words or less): Affect positive change. Change is necessary for growth but positive change ensures the town is reflected in such a way to attract outside business or new residents. Be an advocate for the community. Promoting our town, inside and outside, is important and communication is the key. A better system to keep people informed is needed. F i n a n c i a l management. Develop a standard mechanism for determining how money is spent. As for how, learning will be vital as a newbie, but I hope I don’t have to do this alone, that the Stem Town Council will work together to accomplish these endeavors. Why should voters vote for you? (In 50 words or less) I will say that I do have ideas and many questions. The only way to answer them is to get involved and keep those in mind that can’t. I’m a very detailed person, honest, and logical and I feel I can benefit Stem. Nancy Compton OFFICE SOUGHT: Stem Commissioner Family: I have three sons, Jonathan, Ronald, and Thomas. E d u c a t i o n : Graduated from Straughn High School, Straughn, IN.; Two years at TCA. 1976 to 1995: I worked as a TA, then as Secretary, Orange County School System. 1995 to 2006: I Credentialing Specialist in the Office of Medical Staff Services for UNC present: I am retired, Town of Stem Planning Military Service (if Community & Civic Service: Trained mediator Work Experience: worked as a Hospitals. 2006 to 2013: Volunteer member, Board. any): N/A with the Dispute Settlement Center, Hillsborough, NC How long have you lived in the town or city that you would like to represent? 10/1995 to present Why are you running for office? (In 50 words or less): I believe I can make a positive difference for the Town of Stem. I believe that the citizens can be the greatest resource I could have as a commissioner. The Town of Stem can move forward with commissioners that will devote time and effort to make good things happen, and I want to be one of them. What are your top 3 priorities, and how will you get them done? (In 100 words or less): 1) As I tell the citizens of Stem, I am not running to fulfill my agenda, but to find out what the Town’s agenda is, and then do everything in my power to help make it happen. 2) When the Town votes me in office they are placing trust in the fact that I will do what I say. Hence comes the statement that we all know “by the people, for the people.” 3) My goal will be to help Stem to move forward and become a better place to live. Why should voters vote for you? (In 50 words or less): The voters should vote for who they consider the right person. I want the opportunity to prove I am the right person. It will take communication within the town, and dedication on my part to be a good commissioner. I believe I have what it takes given the opportunity. VIVA Will Not Impact This Election House Bill 589 (Voter Information Verification Act), also known as VIVA, will not impact the municipal elections during One-Stop voting or on November 5, 2013 in the City of Oxford, City of Creedmoor, Town of Stem, Town of Stovall, and Town of Butner. Starting January 1, 2014, some changes will be effective from the NC Voter ID Bill. More details will be provided at a later date regarding those changes. Beginning in 2016, photo ID will be required to vote when voting in person. Also, please note that there are several pending lawsuits that have been filed regarding the voter ID bill that could affect this legislation.
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