JoAnne Allen to challenge Joines in 2024 Democratic Primary

As of February 12, 2024, Joanne Allen did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Joanna Allen is the president of the local activist group Action4Now.

Said that she would like to redirect city spending to "put the people first," and said the city should only be giving economic incentives to companies who will invest in Winston-Salem as their home.

- Said that she would like to redirect city spending to "put the people first," and said the city should only be giving economic incentives to companies who will invest in Winston-Salem as their home.

Economy

As of January 31, 2024, Joanne Allen did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Public Safety

Believes "that much of the downtown development is coming at the expense of the city's Black and brown populations"

- Believes "that much of the downtown development is coming at the expense of the city's Black and brown populations"

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Joanne Allen

As of February 9, 2024, Joanne Allen did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Said that she would like to redirect city spending to "put the people first," and said the city should only be giving economic incentives to companies who will invest in Winston-Salem as their home 

- Believes "that much of the downtown development is coming at the expense of the city's Black and brown populations"
- Said that she would like to redirect city spending to "put the people first," and said the city should only be giving economic incentives to companies who will invest in Winston-Salem as their home 

As of January 31, 2024, Joanne Allen did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.