Jim Davis (Guilford County candidate, North Carolina)

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Jim Davis

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

High Point, N.C.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Business owner

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Jim Davis (Republican Party) ran for election to the Guilford County Board of Commissioners to represent District 6 in North Carolina. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Davis grew up in High Point, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His professional experience includes working as a licensed general building contractor and business owner.

Elections

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Guilford County, North Carolina (2020)

General election

General election for Guilford County Board of Commissioners District 6

James Upchurch defeated Jim Davis in the general election for Guilford County Board of Commissioners District 6 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Upchurch (D)	52.9	20,608
		Jim Davis (R)	47.1	18,356

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,964
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. James Upchurch advanced from the Democratic primary for Guilford County Board of Commissioners District 6.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Guilford County Board of Commissioners District 6

Jim Davis defeated Jason Ewing in the Republican primary for Guilford County Board of Commissioners District 6 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Davis	61.0	3,020
	Submit photo	Jason Ewing	39.0	1,928

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,948
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jim Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' 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.

Jim's vision is to be a leader that inspires all Guilford County cities and towns to work together as one voice and to make decisions that will benefit the majority.

He is an experienced community leader and has served as a Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Council member as well as on community boards and commissions.

Jim is a licensed building contractor and has been a business owner over 30 years. He grew up on a farm and attended public schools in High Point. As a lifelong resident of Guilford County, he is proud to live in a home that he and his crew built, on land farmed by his ancestors. Jim and his wife of 34 years have two grown children and a granddaughter that also reside in High Point.

Jim is passionate about keeping living expenses in Guilford County affordable for all. With conservative values, he wants the county to address immediate concerns and provide workable solutions that will address community needs now as well as provide for the next generations.

Jim has an open door policy. He will take the time to listen, investigate and respond to your comments and concerns. He will take a strong stand to insure reasonable tax rates and responsible spending that address the issues today, as well as planning for future generations.

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?

• EDUCATION: Our children deserve to attend schools that are in safe structural condition. Commissioners and the public are facing tough decisions on funding for repairs, renovations and construction of new school buildings. The first estimate of 2 billion dollars cannot be funded completely with the current tax base. As a licensed building contractor, I have over 30 years of experience in new building construction and renovations. As a commissioner, I would study the current estimates and provide insight of critical need, vs. enhancements regarding the renovation and construction plan. A long range plan for funding will be needed to address population growth and plans for the future.
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE: Guilford County is poised for rapid growth in the next 10 years. New business and industry will provide more jobs and the tax base will increase. It is urgent to plan now, for added stress on the county to continue to provide all current services including public safety, human services and community services as well as expansions in our schools. When considering awarding incentives or awarding loans to different sectors, we must bring more than minimum wage jobs to Guilford County. We need to increase opportunities in skilled labor, management, health care and other professions.
• COMMUNITY & HEALTH SERVICES: All citizens should feel safe in their communities and have access to county services. A strong, thriving county addresses all issues that citizens face including: public safety; emergency management and response; crime prevention; affordable housing; health and social services. It is important for your commissioners to consider all options and weigh all needs, before making decisions on finance and budget. As your commissioner, I would encourage all of our elected local and county government officials to work together to find solutions and to provide programs and services that benefit all.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am a conservative and passionate about keeping living expenses in Guilford County affordable for all. I will take a strong stand to insure reasonable tax rates and responsible spending that address the issues today, as well as planning for future generations.

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

In life, I look up to my parents that have now been married 60 years. We lived on a farm and they both worked hard to provide a happy home for me and my siblings.
In politics, I look up to Ronald Reagan.

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

I remember the Bicentennial celebrations at age 13.

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

While in high school, I workd in the warehouse of a hosiery mill.

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