Herbert Burns Jr.

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Herbert I. Burns Jr.

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Kentucky, 1975

Other

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Personal

Birthplace

Lexington, Ky.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Architect

Contact

Campaign website

Personal website

Herbert I. Burns Jr. (Republican Party) ran for election to the Winston-Salem City Council to represent Northwest Ward in North Carolina. He lost in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.

Burns completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Herbert I. Burns Jr. was born in Lexington, Kentucky. Burns' professional experience includes working as an architect, educator, artist, international collaborator, and creator. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky in 1975 and graduated from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (2024)

General election

General election for Winston-Salem City Council Northwest Ward

Regina Ford Hall defeated Jimmy Hodson in the general election for Winston-Salem City Council Northwest Ward on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Regina Ford Hall (D)	63.8	11,269
		Jimmy Hodson (R)	35.9	6,336
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	58

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,663
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Winston-Salem City Council Northwest Ward

Regina Ford Hall defeated Robert Hartwell in the Democratic primary for Winston-Salem City Council Northwest Ward on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Regina Ford Hall	62.6	2,202
	Submit photo	Robert Hartwell	37.4	1,313

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,515
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Winston-Salem City Council Northwest Ward

Jimmy Hodson defeated Herbert I. Burns Jr. in the Republican primary for Winston-Salem City Council Northwest Ward on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jimmy Hodson	58.8	1,226
		Herbert I. Burns Jr.	41.2	859

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,085
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Herbert I. Burns Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Burns' 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.

Fore more information visit www.voteburns.org

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?

• • SUPPORTS OUR POLICE
• • PHYSICAL CONSERATIVE
• • BUSINESS FRIENDLY

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public safety, and the future development of our city .

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Those who have mentored me in the past and those that inspire me today.

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

My book "Never Stop Teaching and Leading- Help Heal our Nation. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/never-stop-teaching-and-leading

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

Be honest, serving, and inspirational.

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

Leadership skills, building and architecture skills, teaching skills, marketing skills.

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Note: Burns submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on January 29, 2024.

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January 27 submission

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Find out more about me at: www.voteburns.org

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?

• Support the Police
• PHYSICAL CONSERATIVE
• BUSINESS FRIENDLY

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Together with you for Winston-Salem I will:

• Help to reduce crime in our city.
• Ensure your financial resources are used effectively.
• Maintain and improve our physical infrastructure. Roads, utilities, parks.
• Develop new partnerships that can benefit our city.

• Love our city!

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

In summary. I am a unique candidate that understands by experience. As an educator, architect, international collaborator, business leader I have demonstrated, and have worked with the things that our city and neighborhood need to manage. To serve you I understand and know about.
Building, zoning, site planning, sustainability, strategic leadership, visionary development, partnership creation, budgeting, business management, teaching and serving others. Loves the Northwest Ward!

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Herbert I. Burns Jr. is a candidate that will listen to you, learn from you, and lead with you to build a better tomorrow for us, together with you.
Are you ready!

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

Teaching Architecture (Almost for 40 years)

Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.

Note: Burns submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on January 27, 2024.

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