Amelia Stinson-Wesley, Pineville mayor candidate, answers our questions
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Name: Amelia Stinson-Wesley
Email: astinsonwesley@pinevillenc.gov
Age: 57
Campaign website or social media page: Facebook
Occupation: senior pastor of Memorial United Methodist Church in Charlotte
Education: B. A. Meredith College; M. Div. Duke Univeresity
Have you run for and/or held elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought and/or held)
District 6 Board of Education representative
currently Town Council member in Pineville
Please list your highlights of civic involvement
Currently a member of NC Human Relations Commission, Charlotte Regional Transportation and Planning Organization, and the Centralina Regional Council on Governments. Previously served on the Airport Community Roundtable, the Board for the James K. Polk Historic Site, the Pineville Planning Board, the Pineville Parks and Rec Advisory Board, and the Emergency Shelter Task Force for Mecklenburg County
What are the most important issues facing Pineville, and how would you address them as mayor?
We must continue to manage traffic and development as we grow. I will continue to advocate for safe ways to cross busy streets. I want to ensure that our residents are able to enjoy our parks and recreation facilities as we expand our programming. I support the principles of the Town Comprehensive Plan, including walkability, connectivity, and neighborhood preservation.
What strengths do you bring to the position that set you apart from your opponents?
I have lived in Pineville for 19 years. I have served at the county level of government, and I have formed relationships with state legislators. I will be a good advocate for our Town, a good ambassador for the Pineville community.
How will you engage with your constituents to make sure they are represented by your decisions?
I will continue to meet with residents in all areas of Town. I will be visible and available as an elected official.
Why do you want to hold elected office?
I am committed to the Town of Pineville, and I want us to be a great place to live and work. I want to be a voice for those who need representation.
The General Assembly has given Mecklenburg County permission to put a referendum on the ballot to raise the county’s sales tax to fund road, rail and bus projects. Will you vote in favor of the referendum? Why or why not?
I support the referendum to fund transportation. If passed, Pineville would receive $1.9M annually. The Blue Line extension would help Pineville.
