Ann Schneider (Oak Ridge Town Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025)
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Ann Schneider is running for election to the Oak Ridge Town Council in North Carolina. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Schneider completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Ann Schneider provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 25, 2025:
- Birth date: May 12, 1959
- Birth place: Quincy, Illinois
- High school: Carbondale Community High School
- Bachelor's: Lawrence University
- Graduate: University of Chicago
- Gender: Female
- Religion: Christian
- Profession: Consultant
- Prior offices held:
- Oak Ridge Town Councilmember (2017-Prsnt)
- Incumbent officeholder: Yes
- Campaign slogan: Let's move Oak Ridge forward
- Campaign Facebook
Elections
General election
The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
General election for Oak Ridge Town Council (2 seats)
Lindsey Clark, Adrian Eckenrod, Jim Kinneman, Ty Lindsay, and Ann Schneider are running in the general election for Oak Ridge Town Council on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Lindsey Clark (Nonpartisan)  | |
 | Adrian Eckenrod (Nonpartisan) | |
 | Jim Kinneman (Nonpartisan) | |
| Ty Lindsay (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Ann Schneider (Nonpartisan) | |
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My dedication to Oak Ridge began in 2010, when I was appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission and soon became its chair. I also chaired the Land Use Planning Committee. In 2017 and 2021, I was elected to the Oak Ridge Town Council and served four years as the town’s Mayor (2019 -2023). My background includes 35 years’ volunteer and work experience, including 20 years as a management consultant. I founded the Special Events Committee and helped spearhead the creation of our Veterans Honor Green. I offer walking tours of our Historic District and helped develop a book on its history. As Scholarship Committee Chair for the Merchants of Oak Ridge, I award scholarships to NWHS and ORMA students. I'm also a merit badge counselor for local scouts and active with area service organizations. I'm active at the state level, where I advocate for Oak Ridge and serve on the NC League of Municipalities Board. I'm also a Hunt State Policy Fellow, focused on education policy issues.
I have a proven record of building consensus and doing what's best for Oak Ridge.- Trusted Leadership. Proven Results.
I've led major initiatives while staying true to our town’s values: Championed infrastructure improvement, including our new water system that will serve residents and our Oak Ridge Fire Department Secured over $9 million in funding for our parks and municipal water, without raising our tax rate Helped lead expansion of park facilities and park security Kept Oak Ridge’s tax rate among the lowest in the state Advocate for Oak Ridge in Raleigh to shape legislation that’s good for our town Committed to expanding outdoor recreation, walkability, & open space
Results you can see, including Veterans Honor Green, Heritage Farm Park, water system development, & community celebrations - As your Councilmember, I’m committed to: Engaged leadership shaped by citizens. During my time as Mayor, Oak Ridge launched its most ambitious agenda ever—funded by over $9 million in grants. Citizen-led committees helped guide projects such as new park facilities, a site to honor veterans, and Phase I of municipal water. Preserving livability. As part of the strategic plan I helped develop, we expanded our commitment to outdoor recreation, walkability, and open space. Next, I’ll work with residents to develop an economic development plan that strengthens our town core—making it more vibrant, walkable, and true to our small-town feel.
- Conservative budgets and low taxes. At just .08 per $100 valuation, Oak Ridge has the 11th lowest municipal tax rate in NC. Our citizen-led Finance Committee ensures fiscal responsibility, saving about $500,000 per year for future needs. Although other revenue streams are decreasing, I’ll lead the effort to reconsider our tax rate if the County’s revaluation raises costs for our residents. Responsive leadership. I have a proven record of working hand-in-hand with residents, town volunteers, schools, and businesses, and always responding to residents.
Creating strong relationships with other leaders in our area, and at the County and state levels.
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2025 Elections
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