Allen Joines

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Allen Joines
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17th Mayor of Winston-Salem
Incumbent
Assumed office
2001
Preceded by Jack Cavanagh
Personal details
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]

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  1. ^ Economic Development Board members
  2. ^ Holmes, William (2001-11-06). "Raleigh results again uncertain, Winston-Salem unseats mayor". The Associated Press. 
  3. ^ Editorial, Staff (2006-01-11). "JOINES' DECISION". Winston-Salem Journal. 
  4. ^ http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2012/jan/30/6/winston-salem-mayor-allen-joines-wont-run-for-gove-ar-1870838/

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