As of February 12, 2024, Joanne Allen did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

JoAnne Allen to challenge Joines in 2024 Democratic Primary

Joanna Allen is the president of the local activist group Action4Now.

Said that she would like to redirect city spending to "put the people first," and said the city should only be giving economic incentives to companies who will invest in Winston-Salem as their home.

- Said that she would like to redirect city spending to "put the people first," and said the city should only be giving economic incentives to companies who will invest in Winston-Salem as their home.

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As of January 31, 2024, Joanne Allen did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes "that much of the downtown development is coming at the expense of the city's Black and brown populations"

- Believes "that much of the downtown development is coming at the expense of the city's Black and brown populations"

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Allen Joines Bio

Joines received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Appalachian State University, his Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Georgia, and an Honorary Doctor of Law from Wake Forest University. 

As of February 12, 2024, Allen Joines did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

James Allen Joines is currently  the mayor of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was first elected to the position in 2001.

The candidate's bio states that "His goal is for Winston-Salem to be one of the top 50 metro areas in the country and be recognized as a city that embraces innovation and rapid change."

- The candidate's bio states that "His goal is for Winston-Salem to be one of the top 50 metro areas in the country and be recognized as a city that embraces innovation and rapid change."

The candidate's website says "He led the implementation of the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Commission in 2006; and as a result of this work, it was reduced by over 92%. Winston-Salem is one of the first 27 cities across the United States that ended homelessness among veterans."

- The candidate's website says "He led the implementation of the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Commission in 2006; and as a result of this work, it was reduced by over 92%. Winston-Salem is one of the first 27 cities across the United States that ended homelessness among veterans."

As of January 31, 2024, Allen Joines did not have a website or any information online.

In 2012, Joines "launched his Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative to help educate children seven to ten years of age, and their parents, about the importance of good nutrition and exercise."

His bio states that he "formed an initiative to work on reducing poverty in Winston-Salem and is making the implementation of the Poverty Reduction Plan one of his top priorities. As part of this initiative, he developed and raised private funds to start a free college program for low-income high school students as well as a paid internship program for 11th and 12th grade students from disadvantaged families."

- In 2012, Joines "launched his Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative to help educate children seven to ten years of age, and their parents, about the importance of good nutrition and exercise."
- His bio states that he "formed an initiative to work on reducing poverty in Winston-Salem and is making the implementation of the Poverty Reduction Plan one of his top priorities. As part of this initiative, he developed and raised private funds to start a free college program for low-income high school students as well as a paid internship program for 11th and 12th grade students from disadvantaged families."

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Gist attended high school at Quality Education Academy.

Community activist speaks out as gun violence continues to uptick

Frankie Gist is the founder of Hope Dealers Outreach and a community activist. Hope Dealers Outreach is a nonprofit fighting against social injustices and gun violence and trying to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community.


As of February 12, 2024, Frankie Gist did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of January 31, 2024, Frankie Gist did not have a website or any information online.

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- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.