Northeast Ward: Barbara Hanes Burke

Barbara Hanes Burke grew up in Winston-Salem, NC. She is married to Superior Court Judge L. Todd Burke. Together, they have four adult children.

Barbara Hanes Burke has previously worked as a Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools administrator and teacher, a Winston Salem State University adjunct instructor, and a Forsyth Technical Community College adjunct instructor.

Barbara Hanes Burke currently serves as a City Council Member on the Winston-Salem City Council.

2024 NC General Election

As of June 14, 2024, Barbara Hanes Burke did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

W-S Councilmember Barbara Hanes Burke announces 2024 re-election run

Burke hosted a gun violence briefing in February 2023 and partnered with the Winston-Salem Police Department to hold a gun buyback event in November 2021 in an effort to keep weapons off city streets

- Burke hosted a gun violence briefing in February 2023 and partnered with the Winston-Salem Police Department to hold a gun buyback event in November 2021 in an effort to keep weapons off city streets

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Education

Voted to approve the financing of 216-unit multi-family rental development in her ward in September 2023

- Voted to approve the financing of 216-unit multi-family rental development in her ward in September 2023

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Barbara Hanes Burke

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 