Ballotpedia, Gray Wilson

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Gray holds a bachelor's degree from Davidson College and a law degree from Duke University School of Law. He is married to his wife, Cheryl, with whom he has 6 children. He previously served as chair of the board of trustees for First Christian Church, Centenary United Methodist Church, and Messiah Moravian Church.

Gray currently works as a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. He previously worked as a senior partner at Wilson & Helms LLP. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

Gray Wilson's campaign for Forsyth County Commissioner in District B is his first run for public office. 

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Believes in supporting social programs like the Children’s Law Center and Family Services while ensuring wise use of public funds to promote the county's welfare.

Supports being sensitive to the needs of underserved communities.  

Wants to use government funds to "promote the general welfare of the county."

- Supports being sensitive to the needs of underserved communities.  
- Wants to use government funds to "promote the general welfare of the county."

Public Services

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

Economy

Believes the pandemic severely impacted K-12 education and supports rebuilding with public and charter school access. Said, "Our children deserve a legacy of competent instruction that will serve them well in the next generation."

Want to revamp the school system through accessible public education and prioritizing charter schools. 

Believes the pandemic severely impacted K-12 education and supports rebuilding with improved access to public education.

- Want to revamp the school system through accessible public education and prioritizing charter schools. 

Education

Believes the Sheriff’s Department and Winston-Salem Police Department need "competitive salaries, increased staffing and state of the art equipment and facilities." Supports providing necessary resources to maintain civil order and infrastructure.

Wants to establish competitive salaries for law enforcement, hire more staff, and provide high-quality facilities and equipment. 

Believes the Sheriff’s Department and Winston-Salem Police Department have "stellar leadership" but are "undermanned and overwhelmed."

- Wants to establish competitive salaries for law enforcement, hire more staff, and provide high-quality facilities and equipment. 
- Wants to establish civil order. 

Public Safety

Believes planning is crucial for addressing the housing shortage and supports adhering to the county zoning plan.

Wants to address housing shortages countywide. 

- Wants to address housing shortages countywide. 

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Gray Wilson

Gray Wilson resides in Winston-Salem and is an alumnus of Davidson College and Duke University School of Law. He has been actively involved with the Old Hickory Council of the Boy Scouts of America and has served as chair of the board of trustees for First Christian Church, Centenary United Methodist Church, and Messiah Moravian Church. Wilson is married to Cheryl McCraney Wilson, and together they have six children.

G. Gray Wilson is a full-time practicing trial lawyer with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Winston-Salem, with a career spanning 47 years. He is a former lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Wilson has also taught trial advocacy at Wake Forest University School of Law and has served as president of both the North Carolina Bar Association and the North Carolina State Bar.

As of July 11, 2024, Gray Wilson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in supporting social programs like the Children’s Law Center and Family Services.

Wants to use public money to "promote the general welfare of the county."

- Believes in supporting social programs like the Children’s Law Center and Family Services.
- Wants to use public money to "promote the general welfare of the county."

Want to to rebuild the 1-12 school system with public and charter school access.

- Want to to rebuild the 1-12 school system with public and charter school access.

Believes the Sheriff’s Department and Winston-Salem Police Department need "competitive salaries, increased staffing and state of the art equipment and facilities." 

Said, "Without civil order, the infrastructure in this county will not survive lawless assaults on the citizenry of this wonderful community"

- Believes the Sheriff’s Department and Winston-Salem Police Department need "competitive salaries, increased staffing and state of the art equipment and facilities." 
- Said, "Without civil order, the infrastructure in this county will not survive lawless assaults on the citizenry of this wonderful community"

Believes there is a significant housing shortage in the county and that "planning is the key."

Wants to address the housing shortage and adhere to the county zoning plan.

Believes Forsyth County needs "solid zoning and planning for business" to attract individuals and companies.

- Wants to address the housing shortage and adhere to the county zoning plan.
- Believes Forsyth County needs "solid zoning and planning for business" to attract individuals and companies.

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

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