Felicia Atkinson

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Felicia Atkinson (Wilson City Council District 7, North Carolina ...

Felicia Atkinson's campaign for Wilson City Council Member, District 7 is her first entry into politics. 

Supports promoting financial accountability, economic opportunity, and stronger community services that reflect the citys diverse needs.

Economy

Supports expanding Wilson's on-demand transit service, Ride.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Supports increasing funding for police officers and providing Spanish language training resources.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of September 4, 2025, Felicia Atkinson did not have a website or any information online.

Education

Anika Sanders

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Anika Sanders (Wilson City Council District 7, North Carolina ...

Anika's campaign for Wilson City Council Member, District 7 is her first entry into politics. 

Plans to advocate for and market Wilson to new businesses.

As of September 4, 2025, Anika Sanders did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to advocate for new businesses to move to Wilson.

Johnnie E. Chestnut

Johnnie E. Chestnut (Wilson City Council District 7, North Carolina ...

Johnnie previously ran for Wilson City Council District 7 in 2022 but did not win.

Wants to support businesses in East Wilson.

Supports senior emergency and wellness programs.

Said during his 2025 campaign, he is focusing on "transparency, responsibility and accountability."

Wants to explore adding resources for affordable housing, health care and mental illness.

As of September 4, 2025, Johnnie E. Chestnut did not have a website or any information online.

Lenwood Ward

Lenwood Ward (Wilson City Council District 7, North Carolina ...

Lenwood's campaign for Wilson City Council Member, District 7 is his first entry into politics. 

Supports providing low-income housing, especially for seniors.

Plans to address gun violence and drug overdoses.

As of September 4, 2025, Lenwood Ward did not have a website or any information online.

Supports holding forums for parents to discuss education issues.

Will L. Arrington

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 