With over twenty years in social work, Michelle has spearheaded initiatives that enhance educational outcomes, empower families, and stimulate economic growth. She believes in pragmatic, transparent leadership, and excels at bringing people together to address complex issues with sustainable solutions. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, listening to community voices, and ensuring that policy decisions are inclusive and equitable.

Meet Michelle Strong

Michelle D. Strong has worked as a social worker.

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of April 6, 2026, Michelle D. Strong’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Michelle advocates for substantial investment in public schools to ensure every child receives a quality education. This includes fair teacher compensation, modernized classrooms, enriched extracurricular programs, and targeted initiatives to close achievement gaps. She emphasizes collaboration with educators, parents, and community leaders to develop solutions that meet the unique needs of students.

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Advocates for substantial investment in public schools, including fair teacher compensation, modernized classrooms, extracurricular programs, and initiatives to close achievement gaps.

- Advocates for substantial investment in public schools, including fair teacher compensation, modernized classrooms, extracurricular programs, and initiatives to close achievement gaps.

Public Services

Michelle champions policies that enforce developer accountability and promote equitable housing access. She works to prevent displacement, ensure affordable options are available for low- and middle-income families, and create sustainable communities that reflect the values and diversity of Franklin County residents.

Champions developer accountability, equitable access to affordable housing, and policies intended to prevent displacement of low- and middle-income families.

- Champions developer accountability, equitable access to affordable housing, and policies intended to prevent displacement of low- and middle-income families.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Expanding KARTS services is a key component of Michelle’s platform. She supports safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation to ensure that residents can access jobs, education, and healthcare. Improved transit infrastructure enhances connectivity, boosts local economies, and fosters greater social inclusion.

Supports expanding KARTS services to provide safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation.

- Supports expanding KARTS services to provide safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Michelle D. Strong

Supports fully funding public schools to ensure equitable education opportunities for all children.

Supports affordable housing with strict developer accountability to ensure fair access and promote sustainable neighborhoods.

Supports expanding KARTS and transportation access to connect communities, promote economic growth, and prevent isolation of residents.

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