Allen Joines
| Allen Joines | |
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| 17th Mayor of Winston-Salem | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Jack Cavanagh |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Appalachian State University University of Georgia |
| Profession | Public Administrator |
Allen Joines is the current mayor of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In 2009, he was also appointed chairman of the North Carolina Economic Development Board.[1]
Joines, a Democrat, was elected mayor of Winston-Salem on November 6, 2001. He defeated Republican incumbent Mayor Jack Cavanagh, Jr. by a wide margin. Before his election, Joines had served as deputy assistant city manager.[2]
In 2006, Joines had been named as a possible challenger to North Carolina's 5th districts's Congresswoman Virginia Foxx. Joines declined to enter the race in January 2006.[3]
In the 2012 North Carolina gubernatorial election, many suggested Joines as a potential candidate in the Democratic primary, but he declined stating that there is still work he wishes to do in Winston-Salem. [4]
[edit] References
- ^ Economic Development Board members
- ^ Holmes, William (2001-11-06). "Raleigh results again uncertain, Winston-Salem unseats mayor". The Associated Press.
- ^ Editorial, Staff (2006-01-11). "JOINES' DECISION". Winston-Salem Journal.
- ^ http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2012/jan/30/6/winston-salem-mayor-allen-joines-wont-run-for-gove-ar-1870838/
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