Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel

Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel (Democratic Party) ran for election for Mayor of Charlotte in North Carolina. She lost in the Democratic primary on September 9, 2025.

McDaniel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Tigress McDaniel earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural education and environmental science in 1998 from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T), a master's in agricultural economics and rural development in 2013 from N.C. A&T, a Ph.D in energy and environmental systems in 2018 from N.C. A&T, and a J.D. from Taft Law School in 2022.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Her professional experience includes being the owner of PurSUEt of Happyness Corporation, Probetur Association LLC, and Aboveground Railroad Incorporated. Additionally, McDaniel has been a research scientist, a consultant for the Savannah River site nuclear power plant, and a park ranger for Shenandoah National Park and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.^[2]^[3]^[4] She has owned a restaurant and lounge, and a wine bar and jazz lounge.^[5]

Elections

2025

General election

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for Mayor of Charlotte

Incumbent Vi Alexander Lyles, Terrie Donovan, and Rob Yates are running in the general election for Mayor of Charlotte on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		Vi Alexander Lyles (D)
	Submit photo	Terrie Donovan (R)
		Rob Yates (L)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mayor of Charlotte

Incumbent Vi Alexander Lyles defeated Brendan K. Maginnis, Jaraun Boyd, Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel, and Delter Guin in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Charlotte on September 9, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vi Alexander Lyles	70.7	27,506
		Brendan K. Maginnis	12.2	4,740
	Submit photo	Jaraun Boyd	10.0	3,898
		Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel	4.2	1,632
		Delter Guin	2.8	1,102

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 38,878
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Terrie Donovan advanced from the Republican primary for Mayor of Charlotte.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Matthew Grasela (R)

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Rob Yates advanced from the Libertarian primary for Mayor of Charlotte.

Endorsements

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2024

General election

General election for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors

Mitchell Mullen defeated Lisa Rudisill and Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel in the general election for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mitchell Mullen (Nonpartisan)	43.1	199,727
	Lisa Rudisill (Nonpartisan)	32.5	150,609
	Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel (Nonpartisan)	23.1	106,935
	Other/Write-in votes	1.4	6,429

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 463,700
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Endorsements

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2023

General election

General election for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education At-large on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lenora Shipp (Nonpartisan)	14.8	45,882
✔	Submit photo	Liz Monterrey Duvall (Nonpartisan)	12.4	38,601
✔		Monty Witherspoon (Nonpartisan)	12.4	38,570
	Submit photo	Shamaiye Haynes (Nonpartisan)	10.2	31,702
		Bill Fountain (Nonpartisan)	8.0	24,976
		Annette Albright (Nonpartisan)	7.9	24,590
	Submit photo	Claire Covington (Nonpartisan)	7.2	22,481
	Submit photo	Michael Johnson (Nonpartisan)	6.8	21,065
		Clara Kennedy Witherspoon (Nonpartisan)	4.8	14,861
	Submit photo	Omar Harris (Nonpartisan)	4.0	12,396
	Submit photo	Brian Kasher (Nonpartisan)	4.0	12,319
	Submit photo	Peggy A. Capehart (Nonpartisan)	2.4	7,429
		Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel (Nonpartisan)	2.4	7,357
	Submit photo	Juanrique Pallamente Hall (Nonpartisan)	2.3	7,259
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	1,298

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 310,786
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2022

Soil & Water Conservation District

General election

General election for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors (2 seats)

Incumbent Nancy Carter and incumbent Barbara Bleiweis defeated Alonzo Hill, Hunter Wilson, and Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel in the general election for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nancy Carter (Nonpartisan)	32.8	163,998
✔		Barbara Bleiweis (Nonpartisan)	20.0	99,965
		Alonzo Hill (Nonpartisan)	19.1	95,377
	Submit photo	Hunter Wilson (Nonpartisan)	16.0	80,183
		Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel (Nonpartisan)	11.2	56,112
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	4,584

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 500,219
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Mayor of Charlotte

General election

General election for Mayor of Charlotte

Incumbent Vi Alexander Lyles defeated Stephanie de Sarachaga-Bilbao in the general election for Mayor of Charlotte on July 26, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Vi Alexander Lyles (D)	68.5	49,624
	Stephanie de Sarachaga-Bilbao (R)	31.3	22,646
	Other/Write-in votes	0.3	188

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 72,458
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mayor of Charlotte

Incumbent Vi Alexander Lyles defeated Lucille Puckett, Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel, and Tae McKenzie in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Charlotte on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vi Alexander Lyles	84.1	48,569
		Lucille Puckett	7.4	4,275
		Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel	4.5	2,614
	Submit photo	Tae McKenzie	4.0	2,286

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 57,744
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mayor of Charlotte

Stephanie de Sarachaga-Bilbao defeated M. Moustafa in the Republican primary for Mayor of Charlotte on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephanie de Sarachaga-Bilbao	70.4	15,624
	Submit photo	M. Moustafa	29.6	6,562

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,186
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2020

General election

General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large (3 seats)

Incumbent Ella Scarborough, incumbent Pat Cotham, and Leigh Altman won election in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ella Scarborough (D)	34.0	359,025
✔	Submit photo	Pat Cotham (D)	33.9	357,206
✔		Leigh Altman (D)	32.1	338,911

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,055,142
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ella Scarborough	22.9	89,452
✔	Submit photo	Pat Cotham	20.9	81,884
✔		Leigh Altman	15.1	58,867
		Ray McKinnon	13.8	54,101
	Submit photo	Brenda Stevenson	12.4	48,475
	Submit photo	Tera Lee Long	6.2	24,108
		Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel	4.6	17,976
	Submit photo	Lloyd Scher	4.1	16,102

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 390,965
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2019

General election

General election for Mayor of Charlotte

Incumbent Vi Alexander Lyles defeated David Michael Rice in the general election for Mayor of Charlotte on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vi Alexander Lyles (D)	77.3	70,886
	Submit photo	David Michael Rice (R)	22.3	20,459
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	414

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 91,759
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mayor of Charlotte

Incumbent Vi Alexander Lyles defeated Roderick Davis, Lucille Puckett, Joel Odom, and Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Charlotte on September 10, 2019.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Vi Alexander Lyles	86.6	60,089
	Roderick Davis	4.2	2,945
	Lucille Puckett	4.2	2,894
	Joel Odom	3.6	2,526
	Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel	1.3	924

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 69,378
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. David Michael Rice advanced from the Republican primary for Mayor of Charlotte.

2018

Soil & Water Conservation Board

See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2018)

General election

General election for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors (2 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nancy Carter (Nonpartisan)	27.3	138,661
✔		Barbara Bleiweis (Nonpartisan)	21.5	108,898
	Submit photo	Lilly Taylor (Nonpartisan)	18.6	94,263
	Submit photo	David Michael Rice (Nonpartisan)	13.7	69,744
		Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel (Nonpartisan)	9.4	47,901
		Duncan St. Clair III (Nonpartisan)	8.7	44,198
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	3,927

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 507,592 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Commissioner

See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2018)

General election

General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large (3 seats)

Incumbent Pat Cotham, incumbent Trevor Fuller, and incumbent Ella Scarborough defeated Jeremy Brasch in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Pat Cotham (D)	28.8	244,074
✔	Submit photo	Trevor Fuller (D)	27.7	234,047
✔	Submit photo	Ella Scarborough (D)	27.6	233,983
	Submit photo	Jeremy Brasch (R)	15.9	134,309

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 846,413 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Pat Cotham	25.1	37,991
✔	Submit photo	Trevor Fuller	22.5	33,995
✔	Submit photo	Ella Scarborough	21.9	33,085
		Ray McKinnon	13.9	21,007
	Submit photo	Jamie Hildreth	7.3	11,040
	Submit photo	Gerenda Davis	6.4	9,639
		Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel	3.1	4,643

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 151,400
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large (3 seats)

Jeremy Brasch advanced from the Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Jeremy Brasch

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.
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2014

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Ralph Johnson defeated Tigress McDaniel, Dan Koenig and Kerry Graves in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.^[6]

**North Carolina House of Representatives, District 58 Democratic Primary, 2014**
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Ralph Johnson	42.6%	2,889
Kerry Graves	30.2%	2,047
Dan Koenig	22.7%	1,540
Tigress McDaniel	4.6%	311
Total Votes		6,787

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McDaniel'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.

I'm a doctoral level Scientist, Economist and recent Juris Doctorate ... and thus a lawyer. I'm pursuing license to practice law to, then, become an attorney. Of all the titles I have earned and hats I've worn, "mom" is my absolute favorite title. i've been homeschooling my now 15-year son for the past 4 years, and I couldn't be more joyful about this experience.

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?

That I am pragmatic and uphold a zero-tolerance policy for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
I am apt and competent to guide the implementation of Environmental Sustainability
I am apt and competent to liaise with our city departments to restore symbiotic relationships for effective and ethical governance.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Environmental Sustainability, Housing Stability, Fit Premises and Affordable Housing, Living Wages, Symbiotic Relationships with Servicepersons, Mental Health, Small Business Viability, DEI

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

I previously answered these. I actually quite enjoyed these questions because it provided a refreshing shift from the typical questions posed to candidates. Please click on the icon that indicates that I answered the candidate connection questionnaire from the previous election.

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

No; please visit my campaign website to best understand my political philosophy

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

Integrity, Grit, Fairness and Impartiality, Aptitude and Competence in areas of study that inform effective governance

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

I previously answered these. I actually quite enjoyed these questions because it provided a refreshing shift from the typical questions posed to candidates. Please click on the icon that indicates that I answered the candidate connection questionnaire from the previous election.

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

Democratic governance

What legacy would you like to leave?

I previously answered these. I actually quite enjoyed these questions because it provided a refreshing shift from the typical questions posed to candidates. Please click on the icon that indicates that I answered the candidate connection questionnaire from the previous election.

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

I previously answered these. I actually quite enjoyed these questions because it provided a refreshing shift from the typical questions posed to candidates. Please click on the icon that indicates that I answered the candidate connection questionnaire from the previous election.

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

I previously answered these. I actually quite enjoyed these questions because it provided a refreshing shift from the typical questions posed to candidates. Please click on the icon that indicates that I answered the candidate connection questionnaire from the previous election.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I previously answered these. I actually quite enjoyed these questions because it provided a refreshing shift from the typical questions posed to candidates. Please click on the icon that indicates that I answered the candidate connection questionnaire from the previous election.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I previously answered these. I actually quite enjoyed these questions because it provided a refreshing shift from the typical questions posed to candidates. Please click on the icon that indicates that I answered the candidate connection questionnaire from the previous election.

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

I previously answered these. I actually quite enjoyed these questions because it provided a refreshing shift from the typical questions posed to candidates. Please click on the icon that indicates that I answered the candidate connection questionnaire from the previous election.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I previously answered these. I actually quite enjoyed these questions because it provided a refreshing shift from the typical questions posed to candidates. Please click on the icon that indicates that I answered the candidate connection questionnaire from the previous election.

A mayor is a leader in his or her city. What does that mean to you?

I'll sum it up in one quote, "authority is much more about responsibility than power."

If the mayor in your city is a member of the city council and there's a city manager appointed to handle the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe should be the mayor's top priority in office?

Surveying citizens and departments and bringing that information to the city council to inform decision making

What do you love most about your city?

Diversity and endless social and cultural events

What do you perceive to be your city's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Environmental Sustainability, Expansion, Transit, and Infrastructure

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the state government?

It must be symbiotic.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the federal government?

Again, as to the mayoral conference, with democratic governance properly regarded, it should also be symbiotic

Tell us your favorite joke.

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What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the mayor's office and law enforcement?

Again, it must be symbiotic.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

None yet; it's still early

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I'm a staunch advocate for financial transparency and government accountability. I've been a huge proponent for the same, and am now a renowned anti-corruption politician in that regard.

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2024

Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McDaniel'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.

Greetings, Charlotte voters,

Please visit my campaign website at https://queengeterdone.wixsite.com/seetigressrun to get answers to all the questions you may have to inform your voting decision.

On my PRESS page, I provide a comprehensive list of all of the candidates' questionnaires I've answered.

On my WHO AM I page, I provide extensive insight into my personal and professional life as a Scientist, Economist, Lawyer (currently pursuing license to practice) and Teacher. The drop down menu therefrom navigates you to to each subpage.

As always, if by chance you still have questions for me after reading all that I have publicly shared, please text or email me and I'll respond promptly.

Kind regards,

Tigress

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?

Water Quality Please find further details at my campaign website and socials.
Soil Quality
Air Quality

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Environmental Sustainability Implementation, Sustainable Energy Transformation, Increased Public Valuation for Natural Resources and Correcting Negative Externalities that result from all poor industries' practices

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

Environmental Sustainability and the proper management of our soil and water resources is paramount to civilization as a whole. Environmental justice is anchored by this seat and what elected officials do while in office. Air and water quality is informed and affected legally by the work from this seat. Farmers' rights and well-being, economically and environmentally. Sustainable energy practices are informed and affected by the work from this seat.

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

Please visit my campaign website where I've shared further insight into my personal life, and nostalgic photographs.

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

My campaign website.

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

High ethical rigor, aptitude and competence are most important. One is apt if they are ready and willing to the do the scope of work for the seat they seek. One is competent if they have the necessary skillset to get that job done or otherwise be effective in the seat they seek.

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

Please visit my campaign website where I've shared further insight into my personal life, and nostalgic photographs.

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

Ethical Science

What legacy would you like to leave?

Please visit my campaign website where I've shared further insight into my personal life, and nostalgic photographs.

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

Please visit my campaign website where I've shared further insight into my personal life, and nostalgic photographs.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Please visit my campaign website where I've shared further insight into my personal life, and nostalgic photographs.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Please visit my campaign website where I've shared further insight into my personal life, and nostalgic photographs.

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

Please visit my campaign website where I've shared further insight into my personal life, and nostalgic photographs.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Please visit my campaign website where I've shared further insight into my personal life, and nostalgic photographs.

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

Influencing and informing environmental policy

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

It's important and beneficial that holders of this office have relevant experience as Scientist specializing in Soil and Water.

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

I am THE only Scientist with conferred doctoral expertise in Soil and Water Sciences, and who has served as a Lead Scientist/Principal Investigator in Soil and Water Research

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

Environmental sustainability is not just a hot trending topic, and rather is paramount to the stability of our ecosystems and civilization generally. Poor or mismanaged environmental systems result in environmental injustices and diminished citizens' health, which impacts us all economically

Tell us your favorite joke.

Please visit my campaign website where I've shared further insight into my personal life, and nostalgic photographs.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

None

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I'm THE only candidate who has consistently called out misappropriation of funds by government officials. I've even pointed out the many disconcerting entries that nod toward government official fraud in the city budget. My views, then, should be clear as to financial transparency and government accountability. Also, core to my consulting paradigm is teaching nonprofit organizations against misappropriation of funds.

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2023

Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McDaniel'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.

Polar opposite of stereotypical, I am THE Ethical Politician. A proponent of transformative leadership, I was nicknamed "Queen Get 'Er Done" by Diasporan communities, to represent my efficacy in interceding on behalf of BIPOC. I am a Juris Doctor, and currently pursuing license to practice; a PhD ABD Scientist and Economist specializing in wetland bio/phytoremediation, swine husbandry, correcting negative externalities; a career educator in traditional and vocational arenas; an executive for 2 private corporations, PurSUEt of Happyness Corporation, Probetur Association LLC dba The Ethical Gatekeeper, a vocational legal education private membership based association; and run The Aboveground Railroad, a social relief organization. My interdisciplinary expertise & versatilely applicable skill set, no-nonsense and anti-corruption disposition and hyper positivity, objectivity, empathy and greater good resolve make me OUR BEST candidate for any public office!

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 am an unwavering advocate for equity, inclusivity, objectivity and transformative learning.
My life's work is education at its core. I've been a teacher in the woods as a former Federal Park Ranger, a teacher in primary education and at the University level as a lab instructor for biology, chemistry, and physics, and a teacher on farms and in communities.
The primary function of the school board is to be the voice of the community and liaise its values and petitions. To liaise for a community, one must be adaptive, objective and empathetic and respectful toward diversity. I am a member of an intersectional group. As a lifelong community leader, having immersed myself in cultural diversity, and being culturally diverse and committed to high ethical rigor , I am THE best candidate to work directly with the community in this regard.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Equity, inclusivity, living wages for teachers and school staff, Environmental Sustainability, advancements in STEM, and increased valuation for the Arts

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

My mom. She obliterated generational curses to enlarge my aptitude. My gratitude is evident in my unrivaled achievements. She taught me some pretty helpful, yet exceedingly simple, life truisms:

(1) Don't get beside yourself ... implying that I remain humble; not timid BUT HUMBLE.
(2) When bad things happen, CRY. GET IT ALL OUT. AND THEN GET IT TOGETHER AND GROW FORWARD!
(3) Be a good person. For the sake of good, not naysayers.

Trust me in that she taught me these lessons in a much more colloquial and comical manner that only my mom can do.

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

No. My father, even more so than my mother, instilled the core value of making declarative statements without hemming and hawing. He wanted me to appreciate my voice and be the writer of my own "story." I am exactly that. Accordingly, please follow me on all social media and subscribe, and from me directly you'll understand and hopefully appreciate my political philosophy.

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

Objectivity, Honesty, Equity and High Ethical and Legal Rigor.

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

My interdisciplinary academia and collaborative application/implementation are unrivaled. My ethical rigor is also arguably unrivaled. My commitment to equity and objectivity is unwavering.

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

Objectivity, Honesty, Equity and High Ethical and Legal Rigor.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Non-toxic positivity, objectivity and love.

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

1986 Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. I was 10. My desire to become a Scientist was further enlarged because of it.

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

Having assisted my mother in her business as a seamstress offering alterations and garment construction services to the greater Triad, I was prepared for management, without full realization of the same. With her recommendation, my first job was a manager at Will's Books and Stationer at the Four Seasons Mall in Greensboro, which I maintained for 2 years. I was 14. I, then, went on to manage Rave, Brookstone, and Paul Harris, all of which were also located in the mall.

What is your favorite book? Why?

As a lifelong learner, I don't have just one favorite. I love James Patterson books, like nearly all of them, which typically center on Science fiction. I love poetry and prose. Maya Angelous and Nikki Giovani. I love nonfiction by James Baldwin. I enjoyed reading the autobiography of Henry Frye. If I had a favorite book, it'd more likely be a textbook for Applied Science, Behavioral Psychology, or possibly Law, and most likely Constitutional Law.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Whereas I quite enjoy fiction, especially Science Fiction, considering the misinformation, disillusionment, and delusion regarding politics, I do not think that it is appropriate to ascribe fictional characteristics to the seriousness of the scope of work for politics, and impactful politics at that.

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

I recently heard Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All," and now it once again lives rent free in my head. I'm a classically trained vocalist, and having definitely covered my share of her songs, and that was one of them. It was nice to become "reacquainted" and now I've added it to my digital music apps.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Being a member of a considerably unique intersectional group, prejudice, undervaluation or conversely unrealistically exaggerated valuation. I also "struggle" with misperception as it relates to my academia in that most who achieve that which I have are stereotypically disconnected and condescending. It's more accurate to say that others struggle with realizing that I am authentically regular and extraordinary, and humble and even happy to boot.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

To be the voice of the community and liaise the community's petitions, vet and enforce policy, and to improve student outcomes.

Who are your constituents?

People. ALL PEOPLE. As a school board member specifically, my constituents are students, parents, guardians, teacher, administrative staff, and support staff.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

Foremost, by continuing to take diversity seriously, and practicing empathy and willingness to listen and learn, and continuing to advocate for equity in education FOR ALL STUDENTS.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

Thankfully, I have already built relationships with the community. To broaden my reach and impact, I'll healthily immerse myself in understanding more and engaging with the groups, organizations, and stakeholders

What constitutes good teaching? How will you measure this? How will you support advanced teaching approaches?

Data benchmarking CANNOT be the only measure of good teaching. Good teaching also translates into a student's participation and impact in community and school organizations. Good teaching translates into a student's relationships with other students, and general character. I will lend my expertise and experience as a transformative leader and educator to support advanced teaching approaches.

In what areas would you like to expand curriculum? For example, do you see a need for advanced technical training or apprenticeships? What sort of innovative programming would you advance if given the opportunity?

The curriculum is directed by the state, not the board and especially not by any singular board member. So, I would be limited to advocating for an expanded curriculum. I had the benefit of Weaver Educational Center, where I took Astronomy, other advance AP Applied Sciences, carpentry and other course not offered in my high school's core curriculum. I had the benefit of Home Economics and typing. Taking those courses has enlarged my life skills and outlook. I'd definitely advocate for advanced training and apprenticeships.

What strategies or plans would you advance to ensure the schools are properly funded?

Again, as a board member, one would be generally limited to advocacy. I "do" assertive and happy very well, without reading too militant or uncompromising.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

The core principle of fostering the holistic development and inspiring the full potential of children drives my advocacy for safety in schools.

How might you support the mental health needs of students/faculty/staff?

I find it particularly interesting that too many teachers exclaim that they are not responsible for managing behavior, because core to an education degree program is behavioral psychology; in fact, so much so, that teachers, upon completion of a degree program, are qualified to become certified Behavioral Therapists. That said, there is always an inseparable component of mental health where learning is concerned and especially where children undergoing puberty and general personal development and interactions with other children and even adults is concerned. I'll continue to lend my objective disposition and commitment to regard of the WHOLE student/teachers/staff to support mental needs

Tell us your favorite joke.

From "Coming To America," at the end of the film about the waitress and the spoon. I love this joke because it emphasizes the importance of lightheartedness in redirecting one's attention to detail.

What existing district policies would you like to change, or what new policies would you like to implement?

I would like to improve upon the district disciplinary policies and procedures in enforcing equity and objectivity.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Candidates are currently being vetted

Describe your ideal learning environment for students.

An ideal learning environment for students is textbook, not merely mine own ideal. It MUST be physically, emotionally and psychologically safe. It MUST be predicated upon implementation of varied teaching methodology to accommodate as many learning styles as possible. It MUST be "fun" and engaging. Objectivity and equity MUST be highly regarded.

How do you feel like your school district handled the coronavirus pandemic? What, if anything, would you do differently in the future?

Poorly. Teachers, as teachers and advocates for education, should have relied upon deference to Scientists as experts and simply practiced social distancing, masking, and higher sanitization standards in the classroom. It was considerably hypocritical for teachers to take an antagonistic disposition against Scientists leading in research to help us manage the pandemic; after all, Scientists underwent EDUCATION, markedly advanced, to be able to later serve in such capacity. How can teachers inspire the importance of education to kids, while trivializing the advanced education of Scientists. It's especially odd. Teachers set the tone for the classroom. It's not a perfectly easy process, but too many teachers didn't follow the accurate Science, too many succumb to political extremes, and too many lost sight of their core functions. Understanding, of course, that they are people too and thus prone to emotional difficulties with such crises, our children, however, couldn't been expected to somehow exemplify best responses to a pandemic. That was the teacher's job. That was more specifically the principal's and superintendent's job. It was the school board's job. It was the school district's job.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

Thankfully, I have already built relationships with the community. I'll advocate to include parents more respectfully and liaise for parents' views in an objective and empathetic manner.

What are your preferred strategies for faculty, staff, and administration recruitment?

Recruit transformative leadership style teachers, staff and administration. Because CMS is plagued with seemingly insurmountable issues, transformation is necessary.

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McDaniel's campaign website highlighted the following issues:^[7]

Legislative/Judicial/Political Bullying vs. Participatory Government and Transparency

Excerpt: "The term "greater good" has been overshadowed or even willfully ignored as merely idealistic and in its place we have the emergence of endless imagined communities and political interest groups that are only interested in their own agendas often times with no thought or concern for other communities that are notably adjacent in proximity and culture to them. No fear...I'm here! Objectivity, transparency, rationale analysis from both an economic and social welfare perspective and all else toward the greater good of North Carolina is indeed a "platform" I willing to stand on."

Political Bullying

Excerpt: "Bullying not only is rampant in our public and even private schools but a suffocating cloud hovering over city employees and some officials, judicial employees and most officials, and even paralegals, secretaries, assistants, and lawyers alike. Accountability should be the standard not a laughable politically correct statement fed to the general public to enhance public relations or a measure of damage control in the event of social injustice."

Excerpt: "Ethics must be a major implement of NC law and government. The antics of our state, municipal and county officials is deplorable and we have become the mockery of national precedence. Again I offer...no fear. Tigress is here! Historically and markedly so, I don't change my "political platform" with the change in endorsement winds, and I think it's safe to say that I am not exactly the easily discouraged and quickly defeated target for bullying- of any sort. All sarcasm aside, I believe that my life, academic and community experiences have afforded me an unmatched resolve, humility, aptness, fortitude that is sure to prove to be an immeasurably progressive asset to the City of Greensboro residents, North Carolina citizens, and even the United States of America in whole."

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↑ Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on September 19, 2014
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Facebook, "About Tigress McDaniel," accessed February 4, 2020
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 LinkedIn, "Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel - Education," accessed June, 2023
↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel," October 8, 2023
↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 10, 2025
↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results For 2014," accessed June 12, 2014
↑ Official campaign website, "Platform," accessed April 21, 2014 (Archived)

[bio-1] Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on September 19, 2014

[facebook-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Facebook, "About Tigress McDaniel," accessed February 4, 2020

[linkedin-3] 3.0 ^3.1 LinkedIn, "Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel - Education," accessed June, 2023

[4] Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel," October 8, 2023

[5] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 10, 2025

[6] North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results For 2014," accessed June 12, 2014

[7] Official campaign website, "Platform," accessed April 21, 2014 (Archived)

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