John is from North Carolina. He attended North Carolina State University for his undergraduate degree and earned a master's in business administration from UNC's business school. He currently lives with his wife, Melissa, and their daughter. 

John has worked in corporate training and consulting. 

John Cerqueira's campaign for City Council Member is his first run for public office.

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Supports developing public services that encourage residents to share experiences and engage in community life.

Supports developing public services that encourage residents to engage in community life.

Supports enhancing public spaces like parks and greenways, believing it fosters community and improves quality of life.

Plans to enhance public spaces like parks and greenways, believing it fosters community and improves quality of life.

- Supports developing public services that encourage residents to engage in community life.
- Plans to enhance public spaces like parks and greenways, believing it fosters community and improves quality of life.

Public Services

Believes that ensuring community safety is essential for city growth and prosperity.

- Believes that ensuring community safety is essential for city growth and prosperity.

Public Safety

As of July 31, 2024, John Cerqueira’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Education

Supports a more centrist approach to housing policy, advocating for case-by-case consideration rather than blanket policies.

Supports a more centrist approach to housing policy, advocating for case-by-case consideration.

Believes in finding "creative solutions" to accommodate population growth while preserving the city's character and serving the entire community.

Wants to find "creative solutions" to accommodate population growth while preserving the city's character.

Believes in balancing urban density with green space preservation through smart growth strategies like transit-oriented development and mixed-use projects to create vibrant, walkable neighborhoods.

Believes in balancing urban density with green space preservation through strategies like transit-oriented development and mixed-use projects.

- Supports a more centrist approach to housing policy, advocating for case-by-case consideration.
- Wants to find "creative solutions" to accommodate population growth while preserving the city's character.
- Believes in balancing urban density with green space preservation through strategies like transit-oriented development and mixed-use projects.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports public transit-centered development.

- Supports public transit-centered development.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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John Cerqueira

Believes in contributing experience to create effective outcomes, as demonstrated by volunteering to help establish Skate Raleigh.

Believes in the importance of public/private partnerships, citing his experience as co-founder of Skate Raleigh, which collaborated with the City of Raleigh to create a skatepark at Smokey Hollow Park, enhancing community use and diversity.

Believes in community engagement and has participated in local organizations such as neighborhood associations, Skate Raleigh, and Backpack Buddies.

Supports the development of public spaces and community engagement initiatives.

Volunteers as a junior varsity basketball coach at Our Lady of Lourdes.

Believes in the importance of community service.

Believes in the power of public-private partnerships to enhance community services, as demonstrated by his role in founding Skate Raleigh, a non-profit that led to the creation of the Conlon Family Skate Park.

Believes in fostering relationships and community resilience to enhance public services.

As a co-founder of Skate Raleigh, helped establish the Conlon Family Skate Park.

Believes in sustainable, inclusive, and intentional growth for Raleigh.

Believes in "smart growth strategies" to address affordable housing and preserve Raleigh's character.

Believes in a centrist approach to development policies, advocating for case-by-case considerations rather than strict pro-build or no-build stances.

Supports "smart growth" and sustainable development.

John Cerqueira currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, Melissa, and their daughter. He attended NC State University for his undergraduate degree and earned an MBA from UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School.

John Cerqueira has a professional background in corporate training and consulting. He currently works as a change-management consultant.

As of August 21, 2024, John Cerqueira’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 