MIKE WOODARD
Mike will bring strong leadership and a calming influence to our City Council. We are fortunate to have Mike Woodard running for Mayor.  He has been our State Senator since 2013 and served on the Durham City Council from 2002-2012. His in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of Durham and connections in Raleigh will ensure we continue to make Durham a better place for everyone.

  • During this tenure as State Senator, Mike focused his efforts on education, transportation, accessible and affordable healthcare, and improving our economy. He also worked with the Durham City Council to ensure Durham’s needs were being addressed at the State level.
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    Durham is currently facing challenges on several fronts and the next few years are extremely important for Durham’s continued success. Mike's career as a politician makes him the Swiss Army knife that Durham needs to help tackle the current and future issues facing our community. 
                                    WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/senatormikewoodard

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JAVIERA CABALLERO
Javiera is one of our longest-serving council members and has a track record showing that she makes the welfare of Durham citizens her top priority.

  • Friends of Durham commends her support for increasing pay for our police, firefighters, EMTs and agrees with her concerns regarding Durham’s 911 department.  Our 911 operators are not on the same pay scale as our other first responders even though they are a critical part of emergency services.  She is also a strong supporter of the HEART program which has received national attention as a way to handle nonviolent issues that otherwise take time from the police.

  • Javiera has consistently made thoughtful and informed decisions concerning planning and rezoning. Many of our city employees can’t afford to live in Durham!  Javiera advocates for affordable housing not only for those at the lower end of the income scale but also for those who are making a good salary but can’t afford to buy a home. ​​                                                         Javiera Caballero (javierafordurham.com)


​SHELIA HUGGINS
         
Shelia is a 20-year licensed attorney with over 8 years of city government experience. She has a broad-based understanding of budgeting, operations, policies, and strategic planning. She is also a former real estate broker and a former environmental chemist with the State of North Carolina. She has lived in Durham for over 20 years with her husband and daughter.

  • Shelia is bringing a strong government background in addition to a jobs-to-housing platform that will help Durham residents find housing and connect with the new jobs and businesses opening in the region. Shelia is also a strong advocate for our first responders, police, fire, EMTs and 911 operators and wants to make sure that they are supported and feel supported by the city council.  She will bring much needed common sense and civility to the council.
                                                   WEBSITE: ​https://www.facebook.com/votesheliahuggins

​CARL RIST
  • Carl is running for Durham City Council to bring more widely-shared prosperity, greater access to affordable housing, a healthier environment and community safety to the Bull City. Carl isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves and work hard to make Durham a better place for all of its citizens. As a private Citizen, Carl has been the boots on the ground pushing Durham forward.
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    Carl understands that investment in education and job training can create more opportunities for families to own homes, start small businesses, and see their kids go to college.  He is committed to advocating for our first responders and 911 operators to receive the pay they deserve. He is focused on public safety and supports the HEART program.
     
    Friends of Durham is excited about the skills, knowledge, passion, and professionalism that Carl will bring to our City Council. 
  • affordable housing, a healthier environment and community safety to the Bull City. Carl isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves and work hard to make Durham a better place for all of its citizens. As a private Citizen, Carl has been the boots on the ground pushing Durham forward.
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    Carl understands that investment in education and job training can create more opportunities for families to own homes, start small businesses, and see their kids go to college.  He is committed to advocating for our first responders and 911 operators to receive the pay they deserve. He is focused on public safety and supports the HEART program.
     
    Friends of Durham is excited about the skills, knowledge, passion, and professionalism that Carl will bring to our City Council. 
                                                                     WEBSITE: carlfordurham.com/