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JC Lyle is originally from Virginia. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Mary Washington College, a graduate certificate in nonprofit management from Duke University, and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She lives with her husband and her 2 stepchildren in Wilmington.

JC previously served as chair of the Wilmington Planning Commission. She served from 2018 to 2024. Her campaign for City Council Member in Wilmington is her first run for elected office.

JC Lyle announces candidacy for city council, discusses campaign ...

JC currently works as the senior regional director for Wesley Community Development. She previously worked as the executive director and chief executive officer for Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, Inc., as a senior land designer for McKim & Creed, Inc., and as a site plan designer for Zimmer Development Company. 



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

Economy

Plans to use her experience in housing, disaster response, and economic development to “help those who fall between the cracks.”

Said she will ensure resources are allocated to expand the tree inventory beyond budget-limited areas and leverage private resources and partnerships.

Wants the City Council to invest in the 2022 Urban Forestry Master Plan and provide resources to expand tree preservation programs.

- Plans to use her experience in housing, disaster response, and economic development to “help those who fall between the cracks.”
- Said she will ensure resources are allocated to expand the tree inventory beyond budget-limited areas and leverage private resources and partnerships.
- Wants the City Council to invest in the 2022 Urban Forestry Master Plan and provide resources to expand tree preservation programs.

Public Services

Opposes House Bill (HB) 765, which restricts municipal authority over development, and supports Wilmington’s resolution against it.

Believes going vertical with taller buildings is necessary to balance housing demand, green space preservation, and transportation.

Said homeownership is “the primary way out of poverty” and emphasized preserving low-income families’ housing stock.

Said that retrofitting existing buildings for housing helps integrate people into neighborhoods and “goes a long way in developing the culture of the city.”

Supports increasing housing supply as “absolutely the top issue,” including approving “missing middle” housing types like townhouses and duplexes.

Advocated for incentives and fewer barriers to affordable housing development through the Land Development Code rewrite.

- Opposes House Bill (HB) 765, which restricts municipal authority over development, and supports Wilmington’s resolution against it.
- Believes going vertical with taller buildings is necessary to balance housing demand, green space preservation, and transportation.
- Said homeownership is “the primary way out of poverty” and emphasized preserving low-income families’ housing stock.
- Said that retrofitting existing buildings for housing helps integrate people into neighborhoods and “goes a long way in developing the culture of the city.”
- Supports increasing housing supply as “absolutely the top issue,” including approving “missing middle” housing types like townhouses and duplexes.
- Advocated for incentives and fewer barriers to affordable housing development through the Land Development Code rewrite.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Plans to preserve trees and green space for stormwater management, recreation, and public health.

- Plans to preserve trees and green space for stormwater management, recreation, and public health.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

JC Lyle

- 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. 