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Jennifer M. Stepp (Gastonia City Council Ward 5, North Carolina ...

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Jennifer is currently a city councilor for Ward 5 in Gastonia, NC. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. 

As of September 3, 2025, Jennifer M. Stepp did not have a website or any information online.

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Clark Simon

Clark Simon (Gastonia City Council Ward 5, North Carolina ...

Clark Simon is from Gastonia, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from The Ohio State University. He attends Temple Emanuel.

Clark is a nonprofit executive and consultant. He has spent over 15 years working for and with various nonprofits to help them stretch their resources and grow their reach in the communities they serve. He also served as the director of the Impact Philanthropy Group.

Clark's campaign for Gastonia City Council Member, Ward 5 is his first entry into politics. 

As of September 3, 2025, Clark Simon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports protecting and expanding affordable housing options.

As of September 3, 2025, Clark Simon did not have a website or any information online.

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