April Parker (Greensboro City Council candidate)

April Parker

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Greensboro City Council District 3

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 4, 2025

Education

High school

Columbia High School

Bachelor's

Kean University, 2010

Graduate

University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 2013

Personal

Profession

Community organizer

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

April Parker is running for election to the Greensboro City Council to represent District 3 in North Carolina. Parker is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. Parker advanced from the primary on October 7, 2025.

Parker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

April Parker's career experience includes working as a community organizer. She earned a bachelor's degree from Kean University in 2010 and a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 2013.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Greensboro, North Carolina (2025)

General election

General election for Greensboro City Council District 3

Incumbent Zack Matheny and April Parker are running in the general election for Greensboro City Council District 3 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		Zack Matheny (Nonpartisan)
		April Parker (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Greensboro City Council District 3

Incumbent Zack Matheny and April Parker defeated Mohamed Bashir in the primary for Greensboro City Council District 3 on October 7, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Zack Matheny (Nonpartisan)	49.7	3,529
✔		April Parker (Nonpartisan)	47.6	3,379
	Submit photo	Mohamed Bashir (Nonpartisan)	2.7	191

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 7,099
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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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April Parker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Parker's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a parent, longtime community organizer, educator, and small business owner, I have spent the past 15 years working on porches, in churches, and alongside neighbors to build coalitions, share resources, provide political education, and advocate for equity and stronger communities.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• All politics is local. With the national political climate and the current attack on women, people of color and working families we need local policies, practices and procedures that are protective and take care of home. Working families want what everyone wants: a city that makes it easier to raise kids, build a business, retire comfortably and stay rooted in the place they call home. That means investing in the health of our neighborhoods and closing gaps that have been ignored for too long.
• Economic Development Needs Equity Driven Growth Greensboro is growing and our future is shaped by a diverse population. Research shows diverse, equitable regions and businesses perform better, thereby affirming that Equity Benefits Everyone. Our city must be equity driven and ensure everyone, especially marginalized groups, can participate in the economy and prosper.
• Working Toward Shared Understanding Our platform is informed by recommendations of state and local elected officials, city and county administrative leaders, community leaders and neighbors. Collaboration and consistent communication across systems is necessary to be effective. We serve the same populations, we should also be sharing data, and strategies. Everyone is needed. Equity woven throughout our plans and strategy. Evidence and expertise is mandatory to move forward. Ease to do business, engage and participate civically.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Co-governance, Community and Civic Engagement

Equity Driven Economic Development

Housing & Public Safety need strong, resourced, mixed income neighborhoods

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Elected officials must earn the trust of the community and be recognized as leaders by the people they serve, not just by employment or position. True public leadership requires curiosity, study, and a commitment to being community centered and accountable. Integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness are essential, and so is the ability to be innovative, creative, and collaborative in solving challenges.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I've always done mostly pink collar work. From ages 15 to 22, I worked in daycare. Later, I needed daycare myself as a young mother. I went on to become a school librarian, and today I’m a small business owner.

When I’m at the doors, many neighbors raise concerns about reproductive justice. For me, it’s localizing the issue, it’s tied to how we care for children, support working families, and make sure every person has the resources to thrive. My own journey from daycare worker to daycare parent to educator to business owner has taught me that care is inseparable from stability and economic growth.

That’s why I’m committed to ensuring Greensboro strengthens childcare infrastructure, supports families, and small business.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

NC State AFLCIO, Triad Central Labor Council, Guilford for All, Carolina Forward, Guilford County Progressive Democrat Caucus, Representative Pricey Harrison, Mayor of High Point, NC Cyril Jefferson, High Point Council Member Amanda Cook, Council Member Tyrone Johnson, and Council Member Holmes

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Made Juneteenth an official holiday in the City of Greensboro in 2020. Founder of Architect of Black Space's Juneteenth Black Food Truck Festival which supports over 100 business annually with an attendance of over 15,000 people.

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