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Charles (CJ) Domingo

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Charles (CJ) Domingo is running for Asheville City Council Member.

Personal background

CJ is from Asheville, where he attended school and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA) with a degree in microbiology.

Professional background

CJ has worked in various roles within the food industry, including positions as a waiter, barista, and grocery store manager. He has also served as an operations supervisor in parking services for the government.

Political background

Charles "CJ" Domingo's campaign for the Asheville City Council is his first run for public office.

Public Services

Emphasizes the need to implement climate change protections.

Prioritizes protecting local green spaces.

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Public Safety

Believes that relying on the county for basic fire, police, and medical needs indicates government failure.

Advocates for increased officer presence on Saturday and Friday nights.

Advocates for a modernized neighborhood watch program.

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Economy

Wants to create an environment where small businesses can thrive.

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Education

As of June 14, 2024, Charles (CJ) Domingo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Housing & Urban Development

Advocates for improving and increasing services for the unhoused.

Emphasizes the need to find the root cause of homelessness.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes reliable transportation and infrastructure are essential for achieving personal goals, saying, "How can folks plot a path to achieve their goals if they cannot rely upon our roads, our water delivery/recovery, transit, and power to work when they need it?"

Believes those who work hard deserve clean streets, functional public transit, accessible sidewalks, and safe recreational spaces, saying, "For many who live in Asheville of 2024, that is not the case."

Supports making transportation and infrastructure improvements "open and visible" to the public and addressing issues with roads, bridges, public transit, and other infrastructure.

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