Jim is originally from Michigan. He earned his bachelor's degree in finance from Michigan State University and his master's degree in business administration from Wayne State University. He lives with his wife in Hampstead and has 3 adult children.

Jim is currently the Second Vice Chair of the Pender County Democratic Party. Jim has also worked as a precinct judge. Previously, Jim worked as international marketing manager for Intel Corporation and also worked at IBM.

Jim Harris' campaign for the Pender County Board of Commissioners is his first run for public office.

Supports more parks and recreation-related development.

Supports making access to quality healthcare more equitable.

- Supports more parks and recreation-related development.
- Supports making access to quality healthcare more equitable.

Public Services

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Believes in "Proactive, Strategic Economic Development & Land Use Planning." Supports policies that address labor issues, trade, taxes, small business, and regulation.

Believes in "Proactive, Strategic Economic Development & Land Use Planning."

- Believes in "Proactive, Strategic Economic Development & Land Use Planning."

Economy

As of June 14, 2024, Jim Harris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Public Safety

- Supports making housing more affordable.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Jim Harris

Jim is originally from Michigan. He earned his bachelor's degree in finance from Michigan State University and his master's degree in business administration from Wayne State University. He lives with his wife in Hampstead and has three adult children.

Jim is currently the Second Vice Chair of the Pender County Democratic Party. Jim has also worked as a precinct judge. Previously, Jim worked as International Marketing Manager for Intel Corporation and also worked at IBM.

Jim Harris' campaign for County Commissioner is his first run for public office.

Believes in "County-wide High-Quality Public Education" for all children. Supports effective K-12 school policies and accessible college education.

Jim Harris was born in Michigan and graduated with a BA in Finance from Michigan State University in 1975, where he also met his wife. They have been married for 48 years, have 3 adult children, and 6 grandchildren. After retiring, they moved to Hampstead in Pender County. There is no information available about the church he attends.

Jim Harris began his career with IBM in Michigan and later worked for Intel Corporation, retiring as an International Marketing Manager. He holds a BA in Finance from Michigan State University and an MBA from Wayne State University. His career has been focused on High Tech Information Systems.

Jim Harris currently serves as the 2nd Vice Chair in Pender County for the Democratic Party. He has experience as a Precinct Captain, poll volunteer, and Precinct Judge for both primary and general elections. There is no mention of him holding an elected office or running for one.

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