I hold a bachelor’s in history and a master’s in urban planning. I began my career in public service, working with local and state government agencies, before starting my own consulting business.

Lee County primaries: Candidate Q&A – THE RANT

Montgomery: My husband, David, and I moved to Sanford in 2003 and have raised our three sons—Eli, Forrest, and Cyrus—all graduates of Lee County public schools. We chose to raise our family here and are deeply connected to serving this community.

April Montgomery earned a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in urban planning. She moved to Sanford with her husband, David, in 2003 and has three sons.

Montgomery makes unaffiliated House 51 candidacy official - The Rant

April Montgomery earned a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in urban planning. She lives in Sanford with her husband and has three sons.

From 2001 to 2019, I built a firm that evolved from historic preservation and environmental permitting into renewable energy development. I sold the business to a national firm in 2019 and continue to work in energy development today.

April Montgomery currently works in energy development. She previously worked with local and state government agencies and started a consulting business that evolved from historic preservation and environmental permitting into renewable energy development.

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April currently works as the Chief Development Officer of EIP Storage, an energy development company. She previously worked with in business consulting. 

April Montgomery (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia

April Montgomery's campaign for state representative is her first run for public office. 

2026 North Carolina General Election

Growing Local Economies, Supporting Our Communities

As a champion of economic growth in our small and medium-sized communities, I'm committed to supporting initiatives that raise wages, grow the tax base, and create more opportunities for entrepreneurship. By investing in infrastructure, promoting local businesses, attracting new business, and encouraging local business expansion, we can create jobs and stimulate economic activity that benefits our residents and local governments.

Priorities | April Montgomery for NC House District 51

By investing in infrastructure, promoting local businesses, attracting new business, and encouraging local business expansion, we can create jobs and stimulate economic activity that benefits our residents and local governments. Additionally, by fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and providing resources and support for start-ups and small businesses, we can empower individuals to turn their ideas into successful ventures. My goal is to ensure that our communities have the tools and resources they need to thrive, and that our economic growth is inclusive and sustainable.

Supporting Our Downtowns and Main Streets

Our downtowns and main streets are the heart of our communities, providing a sense of identity and character that is unique to each town. I'm committed to investing in these areas, supporting local businesses and initiatives that promote economic growth and community development. However, I also recognize that not all growth is good growth.

Many of our communities are struggling with aging infrastructure, which can make it difficult to recruit new industry and provide expansion opportunities for existing businesses. I'll work to address this issue by supporting investments in infrastructure, including transportation options, that are tailored to the needs of our small and medium-sized cities.

Supports infrastructure investment, local businesses, entrepreneurship, and business expansion to create jobs in small and medium-sized communities.

Supports investment in downtowns and main streets, local businesses, and community-development initiatives.

Supports transportation and other infrastructure investments tailored to small and medium-sized cities.

- Supports infrastructure investment, local businesses, entrepreneurship, and business expansion to create jobs in small and medium-sized communities.
- Supports investment in downtowns and main streets, local businesses, and community-development initiatives.
- Supports transportation and other infrastructure investments tailored to small and medium-sized cities.

Economy

Pragmatic and Sustainable Energy Solutions

As a community leader and business owner, I understand the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship. I'm committed to promoting an all-of-the-above energy strategy that considers the unique needs and challenges of our community.

I believe we need to be clear-eyed about the impacts of each form of energy generation on our host communities and the grid. With growing energy demand, we must consider all options and be pragmatic about their long-term implications. This means evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of various energy sources, from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy technologies like solar and wind power.

Working with stakeholders across the energy sector to identify and implement practical solutions that benefit our community and the state as a whole.

Advocating for a market-based approach that is responsive to both ratepayers and shareholders, ensuring that energy decisions prioritize affordability, reliability, and sustainability for all stakeholders.

Supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that evaluates fossil fuels, solar, and wind while considering local and grid impacts.

Advocates for a market-based energy approach that prioritizes affordability, reliability, and sustainability for ratepayers and shareholders.

- Supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that evaluates fossil fuels, solar, and wind while considering local and grid impacts.
- Advocates for a market-based energy approach that prioritizes affordability, reliability, and sustainability for ratepayers and shareholders.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 2, 2026, April Montgomery’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Leadership

Hosting regular virtual town halls and online engagement opportunities to listen to diverse perspectives and gather feedback.

Being transparent about my decision-making process and holding myself accountable to the people I represent.

Hosting regular virtual town halls and online engagement opportunities to listen to diverse perspectives and gather feedback.

Being transparent about my decision-making process and holding myself accountable to the people I represent.

Working across party lines in Raleigh to find common ground and pass legislation that benefits our community.

Plans to hold regular virtual town halls and online engagement opportunities to gather constituent feedback.

Pledges transparency in decision-making and accountability to constituents.

- Plans to hold regular virtual town halls and online engagement opportunities to gather constituent feedback.
- Pledges transparency in decision-making and accountability to constituents.

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Increasing funding for our public schools to support teacher salaries, infrastructure, and educational programs, with a focus on addressing the unique needs of non-urban communities.

Recognizing that our current funding formula can put non-urban schools at a disadvantage, I'll work to find solutions that ensure students in these communities have equal opportunities to those in urban centers.

Supporting Pre-K programs, which not only improve student performance but also provide a vital solution to the child care needs of working parents, helping to alleviate the challenges they face in balancing work and family responsibilities.

Promoting policies that support early childhood education and improve educational outcomes for all students.

Promoting policies that support early childhood education and improve educational outcomes for all students.

Working to address the teacher shortage and support our educators with the resources and training they need to succeed.

Growing Local Economies, Supporting Our Communities

In action, that means:

·Prioritizing strong public schools as the foundation of strong communities
·Demanding fair funding for non-urban districts, including Pre-K
·Addressing the teacher shortage, and the need for competitive pay
·Growing local economies by supporting small businesses, downtowns, and infrastructure investments that help communities attract and retain jobs
·Supporting all-of-the-above energy solutions that balance affordability, reliability, economic growth, and environmental responsibility, with close attention to local impacts

Supports increased public-school funding for teacher salaries, infrastructure, and programs, including solutions to funding disparities affecting non-urban schools.

Supports pre-K programs and early-childhood education policies.

Plans to address teacher shortages by providing educators with resources, training, and competitive pay.

- Supports increased public-school funding for teacher salaries, infrastructure, and programs, including solutions to funding disparities affecting non-urban schools.
- Supports pre-K programs and early-childhood education policies.
- Plans to address teacher shortages by providing educators with resources, training, and competitive pay.

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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April Montgomery

April currently works in energy development. She previously worked with local and state government agencies and started a consulting business.

April is a first-time candidate for political office.

April Montgomery currently works in energy development. She previously worked with local and state government agencies and started a consulting business.

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