Greenville
District 1 - Voters Choose One of Three Candidates
Monica Daniels
Your current job and title:
I am a Community Educator with the Tedi Bear Advocacy Center/ECU Health
Your highest level of education:
Master of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Social and Community Services.
If you're elected or re-elected, what will be your top priority? Why?
• Housing and safety: every person deserves a safe and stable to live and raise their family.
• Community Collaboration, as these things can only be accomplished when we pull our knowledge and resources together.
If you're elected or re-elected, how will you involve your constituents in the process of making decisions?
I will listen to their needs and keep them informed of upcoming events.
This will be accomplished by holding town hall meetings, via social media and word of mouth in the community.
Why should voters choose you for the position you're running for?
I have the experience, having served on the council for a little over five years, I have a proven track record of showing up and I have sought the education needed to serve the community.
Which three things about you do you most want voters to know?
- I am committed to the citizens of District 1.
- I will listen and advocate for your needs.
- I will show up, not just during election time.
Is there anything else about you that you wish to tell voters?
I have worked extremely hard to ensure that there is equity and diversity on our boards and commissions. I have also attended several trainings via the UNC School of Government to ensure that I am operating in an ethical and effective manner.
Arjenae Jones
Your current job and title:
Universal Healthcare of Greenville Director of Life Enhancement
Your highest level of education:
Bachelor’s Degree from East Carolina University
If you're elected or re-elected, what will be your top priority? Why?
My top priority is Economic Development. It’s extremely important that we attract companies that can bring jobs for people to make livable wages. This could help address some of the homelessness and food insecurities. It’s equally as important for entrepreneurship, as this allows small business to start and hire people in our communities. We need to cut out some of the red tape that would hinder our city from growing in this area.
If you're elected or re-elected, how will you involve your constituents in the process of making decisions?
I plan to involve my constituents by hosting community meetings to allow them to give their thoughts on ways the city can better support them. I also plan to put out a newsletter to share some of the critical things being addressed on the council as well as to keep constituents informed of different community events. I also plan to attend various community events to meet and interact with those I will be serving.
Why should voters choose you for the position you're running for?
Voters should choose me because I am a strong voice who is willing to speak up for their issues. I am passionate about assisting others with finding their voice and I want to assist them with navigating through what can be a cumbersome process at times.
Which three things about you do you most want voters to know?
Three things that voters should know about me is that I am a caring and compassionate person, I love motivating and uplifting others and I love to work collectively to find solutions.
Is there anything else about you that you wish to tell voters?
I believe in democracy and the people having a choice.
In all, there are six members of the City Council, and the mayor, and they are elected to two-year terms. Voters will select the mayor, a candidate in their geographic district, and the council member-at-large, who must represent the entire city.
Henry Williams II
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