Franca Jalloh

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Franca Jalloh

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May 17, 2022

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Franca Jalloh ran for election for an at-large seat of the Greensboro City Council in North Carolina. She lost in the primary on May 17, 2022.

Jalloh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Franca Jalloh's professional experience includes working as a Department of Justice accredited legal representative.

Jalloh has served as chair of the Greensboro International Advisory Committee, a commissioner on the Greensboro Criminal Justice Advisory Commission, a board member of the Greensboro Police Community Review Board, and a member of the Ad-Hoc Committee for Disparity Studies. She is a graduate of Greensboro's City Academy as well as the Police Citizens Academy.

Elections

2022

See also: City elections in Greensboro, North Carolina (2022)

General election

General election for Greensboro City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Greensboro City Council At-large on July 26, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yvonne Johnson (Nonpartisan)	25.2	19,212
✔		Marikay Abuzuaiter (Nonpartisan)	20.1	15,359
✔		Hugh Holston (Nonpartisan)	15.7	11,959
	Submit photo	Katie Rossabi (Nonpartisan)	14.9	11,406
	Submit photo	Tracy Furman (Nonpartisan)	11.9	9,104
		Linda Wilson (Nonpartisan)	11.5	8,783
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	536

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,359
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Greensboro City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Greensboro City Council At-large on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yvonne Johnson (Nonpartisan)	25.0	23,925
✔		Marikay Abuzuaiter (Nonpartisan)	16.4	15,697
✔	Submit photo	Tracy Furman (Nonpartisan)	10.3	9,820
✔		Hugh Holston (Nonpartisan)	10.0	9,621
✔	Submit photo	Katie Rossabi (Nonpartisan)	9.8	9,404
✔		Linda Wilson (Nonpartisan)	9.6	9,152
		Franca Jalloh (Nonpartisan)	6.9	6,616
		Melodi Fentress (Nonpartisan)	5.8	5,560
	Submit photo	Dustin Keene (Nonpartisan)	3.8	3,654
	Submit photo	Taffy L. Buchanan (Nonpartisan)	2.4	2,331

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 95,780
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Franca Jalloh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jalloh'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.

Franca is The People's Advocate for All Citizens of Greensboro! She is proud to call Greensboro home and is committed to serving, protecting and improving our communities as an At-Large representative, putting our beloved city first because our children deserve better. She is running for Greensboro City Council because I believe that every resident deserves to be treated fairly and with respect. She will fight for working-class families by removing barriers so we are more inclusive as a city and will support initiatives investing in job training opportunities & resources that will help our most marginalized communities. She has accumulated a wide range of experiences that has enabled her to learn how city governance works. She is equipped with the morals, knowledge, and skills necessary to represent diverse groups of people, and I know how to advocate for those who are unable to advocate for themselves. Franca is also running because key members of the community came together and asked her to represent them on Greensboro’s political arena. In addition, she is running because she has a vested interest to do so because she herself is impacted and has children whose future depends on the decisions made by our elected officials.

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?

• I have always been a woman who fights for those who are considered marginalized. It is through this service, that I have been compelled to be a voice for all people. I believe in being present to listen. And once we have listened, it is our responsibility to represent the interests, of the people who have conveyed their grievances to us.
• I am hardworking, a team player and also one to remain focused and to stay positive, finding ways out through difficult situations.
• If… and WHEN I win this election, we will be making history in Greensboro. I will be the first person from Greensboro’s international community to be elected on Greensboro’s City Council!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My 4 platform areas are based on having listened to our residents who consistently list them as their biggest concerns:

• Economic opportunity – so that we have an equitable chance of making a decent living and access to better quality of life, for all residents of Greensboro.
• Housing security – something that has become even more urgent as we’ve entered the cold winter months. And… finally,
• Justice and public safety – because we all deserve to be protected and served. I am here to build bridges, not targets!

• Education Equity – because knowledge is truly the road to freedom.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The City Council is the legislative body of our Greensboro City government. It includes the Mayor along with Eight (8) Council Representatives. The Council works closely with the City Manager who is the Chief Executive Officer of the City and is responsible for the execution of policies and for the management of City departments and services.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Please watch this video clip to learn more about our Candidate for Greensboro City Council At-Large, Franca Jalloh: https://www.facebook.com/508086161/posts/10160221289336162/

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember that fateful day on 9/11 when the planes crashed into the World Trade Center. I was 18-years-old then, few days shy of being 19. I will never forget that day and will continue to honor and remember all those who lost their lives on 9/11.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"A Change Is Gonna Come" By Sam Cooke

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The Mayor and three (3) Council members are elected to serve as At-Large representatives, while the remaining five (5) Council members are elected to serve only the districts they are elected to represent.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes!

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

I believe its important for elected officials to be Solution driven - finding ways through our City's many problems, especially those that are Gregorian and systematic in nature. The people are tired of endless talks and no action.

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