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Harrison Kesling

NONPARTISAN

Harrison Kesling is running for Morrisville Town Council Member.

Personal background

Harrison is from Wilmington, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's degree in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University. He currently resides in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Professional background

Harrison works as a mechanical engineer for Optima Engineering PA. He's previously worked in various positions related to research, analysis, and mechanical engineering.

Political background

Harrison's campaign for Morrisville Town Council At-large is his first entry into politics.

Economy

Supports land use and investment that promotes diversity, vibrant public spaces, and local small businesses.

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Public Services

Supports protecting and expanding parks and shared public spaces.

Wants to design the new Town Center to be welcoming to all ages, including kids, teens, adults, and seniors.

Supports elevating the voices of seniors, young adults, renters, marginalized, and diasporic communities in shaping local decisions.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports adopting a Sustainable Development Code focused on walkability, climate resilience, and reduced car dependency.

Believes prioritizing pedestrian-oriented development will create vibrant public spaces, strengthen social bonds, support local economic development, improve health, and reduce car dependence.

Advocates for sustainable development, tree canopy protection and expansion, and reducing the town's carbon footprint.

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Public Safety

As of September 3, 2025, Harrison Kesling’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes Morrisville's traffic congestion problem cannot be solved by overdevelopment and roadway expansion, but by prioritizing pedestrians with shaded sidewalks, bike lanes, and greenways.

Supports expanding Morrisville's Smart Shuttle Program, collaborating with Cary to enhance transportation, prioritizing safe routes for children, and rapidly implementing Bus Rapid Transit to advance Transit Oriented Development.

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Education

Supports prioritizing safe pedestrian routes for children walking or biking to school.

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