Joel Killion

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Joel Killion

Bailey Town Council

Tenure

Present officeholder

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2019

Personal

Birthplace

Wilson, NC

Religion

Christian

Joel Killion is a member of the Bailey Town Council in North Carolina.

Killion ran for re-election to the Bailey Town Council in North Carolina. Killion won in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Killion completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Joel Killion was born in Wilson, North Carolina.

Elections

2019

See also: City elections in Bailey, North Carolina (2019)

General election

General election for Bailey Town Council (3 seats)

Incumbent Ervin Dewayne Powell, incumbent Joel Killion, and incumbent Allen Daniels defeated Timothy Johnson and Craig Johnson in the general election for Bailey Town Council on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ervin Dewayne Powell (Nonpartisan)	30.3	81
✔		Joel Killion (Nonpartisan)	24.0	64
✔	Submit photo	Allen Daniels (Nonpartisan)	20.6	55
	Submit photo	Timothy Johnson (Nonpartisan)	12.4	33
	Submit photo	Craig Johnson (Nonpartisan)	12.0	32
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	2

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 267
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Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Joel Killion completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Killion's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Joel Killion Is a Christian husband and father, as well as a thoughtful, fiscal, constitutional conservative who values family, safety, community, commerce and a strong infrastructure for a #BetterBailey.

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?

• An updated water and sewer infrastructure.
• Residential and commercial growth.
• Preparation for the next generation.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Mr. Killion is focused on working with the Mayor, the Board and the staff to get the Town of Bailey off the sewer moratorium so it can grow, move forward and become all it can be for the whole community for generations to come.

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

Movie: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" with Jimmy Steward

Book: "Atlas Strugged" by Ayn Rand

Movie: "State of the Union" with Spencer Tracy

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

Mr. Killion believes in constitutionally limited government, in fiscal responsibility and in a vibrant, free market. He also values honesty, teamwork, and principle-based leadership.

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