Bonner Gaylord
Bonner Gaylord was a member of the Raleigh City Council in North Carolina, representing District E from 2009 to 2017. He lost a re-election campaign in the municipal election on October 10, 2017, to Stef Mendell. While Mendell did not receive a majority of the vote in the election, Gaylord declined to ask for a runoff.[1][2]
Biography
Gaylord graduated from Broughton High School in 1996. He received a B.S. in biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, going on to earn an MBA there as well. He has professional experience as a general manager at Kane Realty Corporation.[3]
Elections
2017
The city of Raleigh, North Carolina, held municipal elections for mayor and city council on October 10, 2017. A runoff took place on November 7, 2017, in those races where no candidate received a majority of the vote. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was July 21, 2017. All seven council seats were up for election.
Stef Mendell defeated incumbent Bonner Gaylord and [[Derek Walker]] in the Raleigh City Council District E municipal election. While Mendell did not receive a majority of the vote, Gaylord declined to ask for a runoff.[4][2]
| Raleigh City Council, District E Municipal Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Stef Mendell |
49.67% | 5,492 |
| Bonner Gaylord Incumbent | 45.00% | 4,976 |
| [[Derek Walker]] | 4.74% | 524 |
| Write-in votes | 0.59% | 65 |
| Total Votes | 11,057 | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "10/10/2017 Unofficial Municipal Election Results - Wake," accessed October 10, 2017 | ||
2015
The city of Raleigh, North Carolina, held elections for mayor and city council on October 6, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was July 17, 2015.[5] In the District E race, incumbent Bonner Gaylord defeated Edie Jeffreys and DeAntony Collins in the general election on October 6, 2015.[6][7][8]
| Raleigh City Council District E General Election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Bonner Gaylord Incumbent |
55.5% | 4,505 | |
| Edie Jeffreys | 36.7% | 2,981 | |
| DeAntony Collins | 7.5% | 610 | |
| Write-in | 0.3% | 22 | |
| Total Votes | 8,118 | ||
| Source: Wake County Elections, "Municipal Elections Unofficial Results," October 6, 2015 | |||
Campaign themes
2015
Gaylord's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]
Broadband
- Excerpt: "Raleigh keeps making it to the top of some incredible lists and we’re being recognized for the hard work and investment we have put in for the last few years. I hosted my first Raleigh Plus Google Hangout on Keeping Raleigh Competitive. I asked participants to tell me what they felt our city needed to stay competitive going forward. One thing almost everyone agreed was an issue was increasing Internet broadband/bandwidth within Raleigh. Now, I am happy to say that Raleigh will be one of the first cities to get Google Fiber."
Entrepreneurs roundtable
- Excerpt: "I believe in the innovation of people who look outside the box for solutions. It’s a major reason why I helped launch CityCampNC. I also hosted an Entrepreneurs Roundtable with The Publicus Community. We had an incredible conversation and I learned a lot about how to keep Raleigh a place that is attractive to entrepreneurs."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "I am excited to be working with the rest of the City Council on plans for Bus Rapid Transit, developing Union Station and increased bus service in the coming years."
Bikes and pedestrians
- Excerpt: "I believe in investing in the things that help us stay healthy, create a sustainable environment and increase the quality of life for our residents. I fought hard for the Dorothea Dix Park plan, continue to push for more green space and even received the endorsement of the Sierra Club!"
Garbage, recycling and composting
- Excerpt: "I hosted a discussion on solid waste pickup and invited Jason Pfister who has studied Raleigh’s trash collection and disposal for many years. Raleigh’s solid waste department operates using yesterday's technology. Meanwhile, we’re running out of landfill space and residents are the ones who will pay the price."
Education
- Excerpt: "Education is a big driver for me as a father and as a community leader. Quality public education is a huge driver of economic development."
Treating addiction as a disease
- Excerpt: "My brother has fought an addiction for many years. He’s been homeless, sick and unable to care for his own family many times. Because of this, I have seen what addiction can do to a family and how we as a society 'treat' this disease. Hoping to raise awareness of our policies and attitudes that punish addiction, whether as one of the 50% of prison population suffering from some form of addiction or by experiencing homelessness, I hosted a Raleigh Plus discussion about it. I invited Chris Budnick of The Healing Place and Christopher Ball of the Converting Hearts Ministries to share their expertise. I hope that you will watch and remember those who suffer so greatly and end up on the street because society can’t be troubled to provide better resources for them."
Personal
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Gaylord is married with one daughter, Gigi, and two boys, Mont and Demetri.[3]
Recent news
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See also
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External links
- City of Raleigh
- City of Raleigh City Council
- Official campaign website
- Bonner Gaylord on Facebook
- Bonner Gaylord on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ City of Raleigh, "Gaylord," accessed January 13, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The News & Observer, "Longtime Raleigh City Council member Bonner Gaylord won’t call for a runoff election," October 12, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Official campaign website of Bonner Gaylord, "About Bonner," accessed August 4, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "10/10/2017 Unofficial Municipal Election Results - Wake," accessed October 10, 2017
- ↑ Correspondence with Gary Sims of Wake County on November 17, 2014.
- ↑ Wake County Board of Elections, "Future Election Dates," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ Wake County Board of Elections, "Official candidate list," accessed July 24, 2015
- ↑ Wake County Elections, "Municipal Elections Unofficial Results," October 6, 2015
- ↑ Official campaign website of Bonner Gaylord, "Issues," accessed August 3, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Philip Isley |
Raleigh City Council, District E 2009-2017 |
Succeeded by Stef Mendell |
