2024 NC General Election

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Antoinetta is a native of Person County, having grown up in Allensville and spent time in the Timberlake and Rougemont communities. She graduated from Person Senior High School, earned her bachelor's degree in biology and criminal justice from North Carolina Central University, and her master's degree in social work from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Antoinetta is a member of Greater Clegg's Chapel Community Missionary Baptist Church in Timberlake. She is married to Maurice, with whom she has 6 children and 4 grandchildren.

Antoinetta is a trainer and program consultant with the NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Social Services, where she trains child welfare social workers across North Carolina. She has previously worked at Person County Department of Social Services, starting as a Work First Social Worker and retiring as the Social Work Program Manager in 2021.

Antoinetta Cash Royster's campaign for Person County Commissioner is her first run for public office.

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Supports ensuring all residents have access to recreational opportunities by funding greenspaces, public swimming pools, and revitalizing public parks.

Believes in governing collaboratively by listening to and being advised by community members dedicated to public service.

Believes in enhancing public services to improve the quality of life for Person County residents. Plans to "build bridges that connect us all" through community-building initiatives.

Believes in enhancing public services to improve the quality of life for Person County residents, and plans to "build bridges that connect us all" through community-building initiatives.

- Supports ensuring all residents have access to recreational opportunities by funding greenspaces, public swimming pools, and revitalizing public parks.
- Believes in governing collaboratively by listening to and being advised by community members dedicated to public service.
- Believes in enhancing public services to improve the quality of life for Person County residents, and plans to "build bridges that connect us all" through community-building initiatives.

Public Services

Supports policies that help local businesses thrive and provide resources for new business startups to match county growth.

Believes in ensuring sustainable economic growth that benefits Person County residents with jobs and resources.

- Supports policies that help local businesses thrive and provide resources for new business startups to match county growth.
- Believes in ensuring sustainable economic growth that benefits Person County residents with jobs and resources.

Economy

Supports enhancing educational opportunities by funding trade certification, agriculture, and entrepreneurship programs for youth.

Believes in advocating for additional support for public school teachers to address the turnover rate.

Supports providing resources for vulnerable youth in public schools to ensure every student has the tools to succeed.

Believes in meeting regularly with the Board of Education to address issues and find solutions for the public education system.

- Supports enhancing educational opportunities by funding trade certification, agriculture, and entrepreneurship programs for youth.
- Believes in advocating for additional support for public school teachers to address the turnover rate.
- Supports providing resources for vulnerable youth in public schools to ensure every student has the tools to succeed.
- Believes in meeting regularly with the Board of Education to address issues and find solutions for the public education system.

Education

Believes in ensuring law enforcement, fire departments, and first responders have the necessary resources to maintain community safety.

Believes in fostering community partnerships and focusing on preventative care, mental health, and addiction concerns to ensure residents in crisis have access to necessary support.

- Believes in ensuring law enforcement, fire departments, and first responders have the necessary resources to maintain community safety.
- Believes in fostering community partnerships and focusing on preventative care, mental health, and addiction concerns to ensure residents in crisis have access to necessary support.

Public Safety

Supports meeting regularly with the Housing Authority to understand and support initiatives addressing the housing crisis and homelessness.

- Supports meeting regularly with the Housing Authority to understand and support initiatives addressing the housing crisis and homelessness.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports advocating for accelerated deployment of county-wide broadband infrastructure to ensure affordable and reliable high-speed internet for all residents.

- Supports advocating for accelerated deployment of county-wide broadband infrastructure to ensure affordable and reliable high-speed internet for all residents.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Antoinetta Cash Royster

Antoinetta Cash Royster is a native of Person County, having grown up in Allensville and spent time in the Timberlake and Rougemont communities. She attended North End Elementary School, Northern Junior High, and graduated from Person Senior High School in 1994. Antoinetta is a member of Greater Clegg's Chapel Community Missionary Baptist Church in Timberlake. She is married to Maurice Royster, with whom she has a blended family of six children and four grandchildren.

Antoinetta Cash Royster is a trainer and program consultant with the NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Social Services, where she trains child welfare social workers across North Carolina. She has previously worked at Person County Department of Social Services, starting as a Work First Social Worker in 2005 and retiring as the Social Work Program Manager in 2021. Her past roles have included positions at Duke University Medical Center, LabCorp Center for Molecular Biology and Pathology, and various retail and leasing jobs. Antoinetta holds a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Antoinetta Cash Royster has been active in her community, serving on fifteen committees that serve Person County over the past 18 years. She is currently on the leadership team for B.A.S.I.C., the Person County Education Foundation Board, the Earl Bradsher Preschool Health Services Advisory Committee, and the National Night Out planning committee. She was also a member of the steering committee that established Person County's Children's Advocacy Center in 2022 and is the Chair of Minority Affairs for North Carolina's Congressional District 4. Antoinetta is running for County Commissioner, although it is not specified if this is her first time running for an elected office.

Believes public services should be "Rooted in Community Values," and supports enhancing libraries, parks, recreation, and community building to reflect these values.

The candidate's website says, "Volunteer services connecting families with resources"

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Derrick lives in Timberlake, North Carolina.

Derrick currently works as an Environment Health Safety Manager for
U.S. Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers Inc.

Derrick Sims currently serves as the County Commissioner in Person County. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

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Said, "It’s very important to volunteer. I’m on several committees and I think a lot of that has helped me to be where I’m at today."

- Said, "It’s very important to volunteer. I’m on several committees and I think a lot of that has helped me to be where I’m at today."

Believes economic development depends on strengthening education and the workplace.

- Believes economic development depends on strengthening education and the workplace.

As of June 14, 2024, Derrick Sims did not have a website or any information online.

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As of June 23, 2024, Mark Clayton did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Mark Clayton's campaign for County Commissioner in Person County is his first run for public office.

As of June 14, 2024, Mark Clayton did not have a website or any information online.

Mark Clayton

As of June 23, 2024, Mark Clayton did not have a website or any information online.

Sherry is a Person County native who grew up in the City Lake community and graduated from Person Senior High. She later earned her associate's degree in information systems from Piedmont Community College. Sherry is married to Jimmy, and together they have 2 sons. The family has lived in Timberlake for the past 6 years.

Sherry is a certified economic developer who has worked in economic development for over 10 years, including as a department director and economic development specialist for the Person County Government. She has experience in the government and budget process, as well as laws affecting local government. After leaving her role with Person County Government, she transitioned to the private sector.

Sherry Wilborn's campaign for the Person County Board of Commissioners is her first run for public office.

Believes leveraging public sector resources can attract private investment and provide more opportunities and flexibility for citizens and business owners.

Supports public services by engaging with elected boards and advisory groups to pursue new investments for Person County.

Believes Person County faces an identity crisis, balancing the desire for a thriving community with preserving its character.

Believes Person County faces an "identity crisis," balancing the desire for a thriving community with preserving its character.

- Believes leveraging public sector resources can attract private investment and provide more opportunities and flexibility for citizens and business owners.
- Supports public services by engaging with elected boards and advisory groups to pursue new investments for Person County.
- Believes Person County faces an "identity crisis," balancing the desire for a thriving community with preserving its character.

Believes increasing the tax base and investing in infrastructure will support growth and fund government services without raising taxes on individuals. Plans to use additional tax revenue from new developments for education, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements.

Believes increasing the tax base and investing in infrastructure will support growth and fund government services without raising taxes on individuals.

Believes economic development is cyclical and supports prioritizing infrastructure and leveraging existing assets to attract private sector investment.

As Economic Development Director, led the recruitment of POLYWOOD, securing the largest jobs and investment announcement in two decades. Supports increasing transparency and efficiency in economic development through grants, office relocation, and digital tools.

Believes in generating new revenue through economic development strategies rather than increasing property taxes. Plans to address inefficiencies in the county budget related to employee retention, aging facilities, and public records requests.

Believes in generating new revenue through economic development strategies rather than increasing property taxes, and plans to address inefficiencies in the county budget related to employee retention, aging facilities, and public records requests.

Believes in fostering economic growth and development through roles in both public and private sectors.

Believes excessive public records requests hinder local government efficiency and economic competitiveness. Said, "They likely cost the county taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars in upper management staff time."

Believes excessive public records requests hinder local government efficiency and economic competitiveness, saying, "They likely cost the county taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars in upper management staff time."

Supports sector investment to provide more opportunities for citizens and business owners, and increase flexibility for property owners.

Promotes Roxboro and Person County's positive developments to attract media, developers, and officials.

Plans to use additional tax revenue from new developments for education, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements.

- Believes increasing the tax base and investing in infrastructure will support growth and fund government services without raising taxes on individuals.
- Believes economic development is cyclical and supports prioritizing infrastructure and leveraging existing assets to attract private sector investment.
- As Economic Development Director, led the recruitment of POLYWOOD, securing the largest jobs and investment announcement in two decades. Supports increasing transparency and efficiency in economic development through grants, office relocation, and digital tools.
- Believes in generating new revenue through economic development strategies rather than increasing property taxes, and plans to address inefficiencies in the county budget related to employee retention, aging facilities, and public records requests.
- Believes in fostering economic growth and development through roles in both public and private sectors.
- Believes excessive public records requests hinder local government efficiency and economic competitiveness, saying, "They likely cost the county taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars in upper management staff time."
- Supports sector investment to provide more opportunities for citizens and business owners, and increase flexibility for property owners.
- Promotes Roxboro and Person County's positive developments to attract media, developers, and officials.
- Plans to use additional tax revenue from new developments for education, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements.

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

Believes the housing development in Roxboro is hindered by a sewer moratorium but expects progress this year due to funded solutions.

Believes Roxboro and Person County were unprepared for the development interest starting in 2021. Questions how small businesses and the megasite would have benefited if housing had been built earlier.

Believes Roxboro and Person County were unprepared for the development interest starting in 2021, and questions how small businesses and the megasite would have benefited if housing had been built earlier.

Believes in leveraging assets and partnerships for new opportunities, better promoting existing resources, and ensuring property owners can maximize their investments.

- Believes the housing development in Roxboro is hindered by a sewer moratorium but expects progress this year due to funded solutions.
- Believes Roxboro and Person County were unprepared for the development interest starting in 2021, and questions how small businesses and the megasite would have benefited if housing had been built earlier.
- Believes in leveraging assets and partnerships for new opportunities, better promoting existing resources, and ensuring property owners can maximize their investments.

Supports strengthening transportation infrastructure, including highways, rail, and the airport, to attract private investment and create jobs.

Believes that without proper infrastructure, communities cannot control their growth or its pace.

Supports securing infrastructure grants for industrial product development.

- Supports strengthening transportation infrastructure, including highways, rail, and the airport, to attract private investment and create jobs.
- Believes that without proper infrastructure, communities cannot control their growth or its pace.
- Supports securing infrastructure grants for industrial product development.

Sherry Wilborn

- Believes increasing the tax base and investing in infrastructure will support growth and fund government services without raising taxes on individuals.
- Believes economic development is cyclical and supports prioritizing infrastructure and leveraging existing assets to attract private sector investment.
- As Economic Development Director, led the recruitment of POLYWOOD, securing the largest jobs and investment announcement in two decades. Supports increasing transparency and efficiency in economic development through grants, office relocation, and digital tools.
- Believes in generating new revenue through economic development strategies rather than increasing property taxes, and plans to address inefficiencies in the county budget related to employee retention, aging facilities, and public records requests.
- Believes excessive public records requests hinder local government efficiency and economic competitiveness, saying, "They likely cost the county taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars in upper management staff time."
- Supports sector investment to provide more opportunities for citizens and business owners, and increase flexibility for property owners.
- Promotes Roxboro and Person County's positive developments to attract media, developers, and officials.
- Plans to use additional tax revenue from new developments for education, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements.

Sherry Wilborn is a Person County native who grew up in the City Lake community and graduated from Person Senior High in 1992. She later obtained an Associates Degree in Information Systems from Piedmont Community College. Sherry has been married to Jimmy Wilborn for nearly 22 years, and together they have two sons, JT and Jack. The family has lived in Timberlake for the past 6 years.

Sherry Wilborn is a Certified Economic Developer who has worked in economic development for over a decade, including serving as a department director and Economic Development Specialist for Person County Government. She has experience in the government and budget process, as well as laws affecting local government. After leaving her role with Person County Government, she transitioned to the private sector, continuing to support and promote opportunities in Person County.

Sherry Wilborn has not held elected office but has 9 years of experience working closely with Roxboro and Person County elected leaders through her employment with Person County Economic Development. She has been involved with local, state, and national legislators on economic development priorities and needs. Additionally, she was involved in the campaign to Elect Jason 'Skeet' Wilborn for Person County Sheriff in 2022. She currently serves on the boards of the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Roxboro-Person County Home Builders Association, Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments, and Roxboro Savings Bank.

The candidate's website says, "The meetings of all of our government boards are open to the public. The City and"

As Economic Development Director, created and maintained social media accounts and an interactive development map to keep the public informed about economic development activities. Believes in transparency and responsible management to build trust and grow the economy.

Believes in leveraging a decade of local economic development experience and a vast network of professionals to enhance regional, state, and national economies.

Tracy is married with 4 children. The family are members of Antioch Baptist Church.

Tracy is currently a supervisor for Brink Constructors. he has experience in project management and negotiations. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Tracy Ellixson's campaign for the Person County Board of Commissioners is his first run for public office.

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

Believes in breaking the cycle of poverty by attracting new local industry and creating jobs. Said, "We cannot afford any more empty promises. It is time to roll up our sleeves and get to work."

Believes in breaking the cycle of poverty by attracting new local industry and creating jobs, saying, "We cannot afford any more empty promises. It is time to roll up our sleeves and get to work."

- Believes in breaking the cycle of poverty by attracting new local industry and creating jobs, saying, "We cannot afford any more empty promises. It is time to roll up our sleeves and get to work."

Believes in investing in K-12 education, particularly in curriculum and teachers.

- Believes in investing in K-12 education, particularly in curriculum and teachers.

Tracy Ellixson

Tracy Ellixson has roots in Person County and spent some time on the east coast during their teenage years. They are married with two wonderful children and also have two grown children. Tracy and their family are members of Antioch Baptist Church. Additionally, Tracy is a cancer survivor.

Tracy Ellixson has served in the U.S. Marine Corps and is currently a Supervisor for Brink Constructors, managing a team to provide infrastructure services to Duke Energy. They have experience in understanding client needs, project management, and adhering to guidelines and regulations. Tracy is skilled in negotiating and working with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

As of July 8, 2024, Tracy Ellixson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

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