In the INDY‘s 2014 endorsement of Mike Andrews, we wrote that since his appointment to the office in 2011, Andrews had “run a drama-free department.” We said he was respected and measured and that we saw potential for the agency to improve relationships with Durham’s Latino community. We weren’t alone; Andrews also received the endorsement […]
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Luis Toledo—N.C. Senate, District 16 (Democratic Primary)
Name as it appears on the ballot: Luis Toledo Campaign website: www.LuisToledoforNC.com Phone number: (919) 374-1228 Email: [email protected] Years lived in the district: In the triangle 15 years, in the district 6 years 1. In your view, what are the three most pressing issues facing North Carolina? If elected, what will you do to address […]
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Brenda Stephens—Orange County Board of Education
1. In your view, what are the three most pressing issues facing Orange County schools? If elected, what will you do to address these issues? There is a panoply of issues facing the school system. Safety and security, Equity, and Student Achievement are three areas of concern for our communities. Safety and Security of our […]
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Mike Lee—DPS Board of Education, District 1
Name as it appears on the ballot: Mike Lee Campaign website: http://www.votemikelee.com Phone number: 919-241-8009 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Years lived in Durham County: 21 1. What do you believe are the most important issues facing the Board of Education? What are your top three priorities in addressing these issues? • Addressing the inequity of […]
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Pebble Lindsay-Lucas—DPS Board of Education, District 1
1. What do you believe are the most important issues facing the Board of Education? What are your top three priorities in addressing these issues? The most important issues facing the Board of Education is safety, retention of top-notched teachers, and the academic performance of the schools in district one who made ‘Fs” on their […]
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Susan Evans—Wake County Board of Commissioners, District 4 (Democratic Primary)
Name as it appears on the ballot: Susan P. Evans Campaign website: Evansforwake.com Phone number: 919-387-1497 Email: [email protected] Years lived in Wake County: 38 1. In your view, what are the three most pressing issues facing Wake County? If elected, what will you do to address these issues? It is critical that Wake County maintain […]
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In N.C. House District 33, the INDY Endorses Rosa Gill
The nod in this race goes to incumbent Rosa Gill, who for the past eight years has served as the representative for District 33. Back in 2009, she was selected for the seat after then-representative Dan Blue replaced the late Vernon Malone in the state Senate, and she’s been there ever since. There’s no reason […]
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James Stanford—Orange County Clerk of Superior Court
Name as it appears on the ballot: James (Jamie) C. Stanford Campaign website: www.stanfordforclerk.com Phone number: 919-245-8326 Email: [email protected] Years lived in Orange County: 60 – my entire life 1. In your view, what are the three most pressing issues facing the Clerk of Superior Court? If elected, what will you do to address these […]
