Mildred Atkinson Council (Mayor of Greenville, North Carolina ...

Mildred Atkinson Council holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Shaw University and a master's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 

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Mildred previously worked as a member of the adjunct social work faculty at Shaw University. 

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Mildred previously served as a member of the Pitt County Schools in District 2 and on the Greenville City Council from 1987 to 2009. She also served as Mayor Pro Tem 3 separate times and on the Pitt County Board of Elections for 3 terms. 

As of September 4, 2025, Mildred Atkinson Council’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports using school social workers and psychologists for intervention and problem-solving instead of suspensions.

Supports diversity training for all Pitt County School staff, including resource officers.

Supports requiring parents to participate in youth summits addressing bullying and drug prevention.

Supports making Pitt County Schools more academically challenging for all children, including more STEM programs.

Wants to make Pitt County Schools more academically challenging for all children, including more STEM programs.

Supports advocating for teachers and public school staff to ensure they are treated with respect and fairly compensated.

Advocates for teachers and public school staff so they are treated with respect and fairly compensated.

- Supports using school social workers and psychologists for intervention and problem-solving instead of suspensions.
- Supports diversity training for all Pitt County School staff, including resource officers.
- Supports requiring parents to participate in youth summits addressing bullying and drug prevention.
- Wants to make Pitt County Schools more academically challenging for all children, including more STEM programs.
- Advocates for teachers and public school staff so they are treated with respect and fairly compensated.

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Mildred Atkinson Council

Mildred previously served on the Greenville City Council from 1987 to 2009 and was Mayor Pro Tem three times. She also served on the Pitt County Board of Elections from 2012 to 2018.

As of September 4, 2025, Mildred Atkinson Council did not have a website or any information online.

Mildred Atkinson Council earned a bachelor of arts in sociology from Shaw University and a master of social work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is married to Walter B. Council and has two adult sons.

Mildred previously served on the Greenville City Council from 1987 to 2009 and was Mayor Pro Tem three times. She was also on the Pitt County Board of Elections from 2012 to 2018. 

Supports youth summits at all school levels to address bullying and drug prevention.

Supports using school social workers and psychologists for intervention and problem solving rather than suspensions.

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P. J. Connelly is from Wisconsin. He has a bachelor's degree in finance from East Carolina University. He and his wife, Kristy, have 3 children.

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P.J. is currently serves as Mayor of Greenville. He was elected in 2017 and is serving his 4th term. He previously served one term on the Greenville City Council from 2015 to 2017.

As of September 4, 2025, P. J. Connelly did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "I am begging you to get involved and get out to vote this cycle and I hope you will consider voting for me on November 4th. Even if you hate my guts please get out and vote."

Wants citizens to exercise their right to vote. 

As a city council member, approved a lease agreement between East Carolina University (ECU) and the city of Greenville for the ECU North Recreational Complex, which will add more sports fields and boost the local economy.

As a city council member, approved a lease agreement between East Carolina University (ECU) and the city of Greenville for the ECU North Recreational Complex, which will add more sports fields. 

Opposes focusing on "what the people need" rather than filing civil action against Camping World.

Opposed the council's decision to allow city staff to file a civil case against Camping World.t Camping World , saying "We should be focusing our efforts on what the people need…."

- Wants citizens to exercise their right to vote. 
- As a city council member, approved a lease agreement between East Carolina University (ECU) and the city of Greenville for the ECU North Recreational Complex, which will add more sports fields. 
- Opposed the council's decision to allow city staff to file a civil case against Camping World.t Camping World , saying "We should be focusing our efforts on what the people need…."

Said, "Safety’s always the biggest aspect too. We want to make sure we live in a safe community, so we’re gonna work to make sure Greenville’s a safe community and do what’s necessary to keep it safe..."

Holds safety as the top priority and pledged to do what’s needed to keep Greenville safe.

- Holds safety as the top priority and pledged to do what’s needed to keep Greenville safe.

P. J. Connelly

P. J. Connelly is from Wisconsin. He has a bachelor's degree in finance from East Carolina University. He and his wife, Kristy, have three children.

P.J. is currently the Mayor of Greenville. He is seeking his fifth term, having first been elected to the post in 2017. He previously served one term on the Greenville City Council from 2015 to 2017.

Plans to work closely with city officials and residents to ensure that Greenville continues to grow and thrive.

Said, "It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Greenville over the last 10 years with eight of those as the mayor."

- 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.