INDY staff

Name as it appears on the ballot: Meredith Ballew Age: 47 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: www.meredithballew.com Occupation & employer: Currently Stay-at-Home Parent, but Career: Non-Profit Professional Years lived in the area: Born and raised in Chapel Hill; Moved back in early 2020 after living out of state. In 300 words or less, please give […]

Name as it appears on the ballot: Vickie Feaster Fornville Age: 53 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: vickieforschoolboard.com Occupation & employer: Special Programs Coordinator-Orange County Department Social Services Years lived in the area: 51 1. In 300 words or less, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust […]

Name as it appears on the ballot: Mariela Hernandez Age: 43 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: marielaforchccs.com Occupation & employer: Rapid Rehousing Case Manager/ Orange County Housing Department Years lived in the area: 35 years 1. In 300 words or less, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust […]

Name as it appears on the ballot: Taylor Tally Age: 36 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: Tally4CHCCS.org Occupation & employer: Director of Operations at Windlift Years lived in the area: Born and raised in Greensboro; 2.5 years in Carrboro  1. In 300 words or less, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you […]

Name as it appears on the ballot: Allison Willis Age: 41 Party affiliation: Democratic Campaign website: www.allisonwillisholley.com Occupation & employer: Education consultant & leadership coach Years lived in the area: 3 ½  (March 2020) 1) In 300 words or less, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust […]

Name as it appears on the ballot: Deon Temne Age: 51 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: www.DeonTemne4CHCCS.com Occupation & employer: Cybersecurity Professional Years lived in the area: 7 years. In 300 words or less, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? What are your priorities, and […]

Name as it appears on the ballot:      Jane S. Gabin Age: Party affiliation:  Democratic  Campaign website:  Gabin4SchoolBoard.com Occupation & employer:  Independent Educational Consultant. I’m completely independent – semi retired. No one pays me a salary. You can learn more about me by going to JaneGabin.com Years lived in the area: 48 1. In […]