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Ed Gray
NONPARTISAN
Ed Gray is running for Apex Town Council Member.
Personal background
Ed is from Apex, North Carolina. He has a bachelor of arts in political science from Howard University, a master of arts in political science from The George Washington University, and a juris doctor from Vanderbilt Law School. He lives with his wife and their 10-year-old son in Apex. He is a member of American Legion Post 124 and has served on the boards of the 100 Black Men, Triangle East Chapter, North Carolina Heroes Fund, and Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation.
Professional background
Ed is an attorney and a retired United States Air Force officer. .
Political background
Ed is currently a member of the Apex Town Council and serves as Mayor Pro-Tempo. He was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving his first term.
Economy
Supports increasing wages for town employees.
Said, "My experience working with small businesses gives me knowledge of their concerns and (more importantly) the issues they deal with when it comes to operating a business."
Supports commercial development of downtown.
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Public Services
Supports the development of public services, such as parks and recreational facilities, to enhance community living.
Supports the development of more gathering spaces for community events such as parades and remembrances.
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports the Affordable Housing earmark and plans to advocate for slight increases to the tax rate to fund affordable housing initiatives.
Said, "I believe it will take a variety of solutions from addressing affordable housing to evaluating our water and electric infrastructure to ensure that we do not lose our small town charm."
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Public Safety
As a council member, passed a budget increasing the number of public safety officers and their pay to recruit and retain well-trained officers.
Supports gun safety and has secured funding for a firearms safety initiative.
Said, "As a black man, I do not condone racism in law enforcement, and I can tell you that Chief Arstrong and his staff do not condone it either."
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Supports policies that encourage developers to include infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, greenways, park spaces, and water management in their projects.
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Education
Plans to work with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) to ensure adequate school capacity for "the best learning environment" for children.
Supports adding more School Resource Officers (SROs) to ensure school safety.
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