Pressly announces candidacy for at-large seat on Statesville City ...

James Pressly is from Statesville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in history from the University of South Carolina, a master's degree in business administration from Western Carolina University, and a master's degree in real estate finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He and his wife, Jessie, live in Statesville, North Carolina. They are members of Davidson College Presbyterian Church. 

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James is the manager of Pressly Residential Group, LLC. 

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James previously ran for Statesville City Council member in 2019 but did not win.

Believes in the efficient use of taxpayer dollars and management of city services.

- Believes in the efficient use of taxpayer dollars and management of city services.

Economy

As of September 4, 2025, James Pressly’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Opposes the City Council's decision to allocate taxpayer dollars from the general fund to an affordable housing assistance program, believing it is unnecessary due to existing state and federal housing programs.

- Opposes the City Council's decision to allocate taxpayer dollars from the general fund to an affordable housing assistance program, believing it is unnecessary due to existing state and federal housing programs.

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Supports prioritizing police and fire protection, ensuring they have the necessary tools, training, and staff for effective response.

- Supports prioritizing police and fire protection, ensuring they have the necessary tools, training, and staff for effective response.

Public Safety

Supports prioritizing infill development and redevelopment where infrastructure already exists.

- Supports prioritizing infill development and redevelopment where infrastructure already exists.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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James Pressly

Believes in "effective leadership and public policy that reflects our core values: efficient use of taxpayer dollars, efficient management of city services, and a focus on strategic improvements that benefit our community now and for generations to come."

Supports prioritizing infill development and redevelopment to avoid costly infrastructure expansions.

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James Pressly is from Statesville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in history from the University of South Carolina, a master's degree in business administration from Western Carolina University, and a master's degree in real estate finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He and his wife, Jessie, live in Statesville, North Carolina.

As of September 4, 2025, James Pressly did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 