DaQuanta Copeland

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DaQuanta Copeland

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Associate

Wake Technical College, 2013

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Birthplace

Montgomery, Ala.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Counselor

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DaQuanta Copeland ran for election to the Raleigh City Council to represent District C in North Carolina. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Copeland (Democratic Party) also ran for election to the Wake County Board of Commissioners to represent District 5 in North Carolina. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.

Biography

DaQuanta Copeland was born in Montgomery, Alabama. She earned associate degrees from Wake Technical College in 2012 and 2013. Her career experience includes working as a counselor.

Copeland has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• 2B's Brains and Brothers "2Smart 2B Statistics"
• Wake County Health and Human Service Board
• College Foundation
• Live Well Wake
• Social Service Committee
• Wake County Mindset Readiness

Elections

2024

Raleigh City Council

General election

General election for Raleigh City Council District C

The following candidates ran in the general election for Raleigh City Council District C on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Corey Branch (Nonpartisan)	40.1	15,676
	Submit photo	Tolulope Omokaiye (Nonpartisan)	20.1	7,847
		DaQuanta Copeland (Nonpartisan)	10.4	4,060
		Portia Wilson Rochelle (Nonpartisan)	8.6	3,351
	Submit photo	Tomara DeCosta (Nonpartisan)	8.1	3,155
		Jared Ollison (Nonpartisan)	7.5	2,918
	Submit photo	Daniel Grant-King (Nonpartisan)	5.0	1,956
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	149

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,112
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Endorsements

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Wake County Board of Commissioners

General election

General election for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 5

Incumbent Tara Waters won election in the general election for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 5 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tara Waters (D)	100.0	66,629

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 66,629
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 5

Incumbent Tara Waters defeated DaQuanta Copeland in the Democratic primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 5 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tara Waters	74.3	13,032
		DaQuanta Copeland	25.7	4,506

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,538
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Mayoral election in Raleigh, North Carolina (2022)

General election

General election for Mayor of Raleigh

Incumbent Mary-Ann Baldwin defeated Terrance Ruth, DaQuanta Copeland, and Paul Fitts in the general election for Mayor of Raleigh on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mary-Ann Baldwin (Nonpartisan)	46.6	71,521
		Terrance Ruth (Nonpartisan)	40.6	62,371
		DaQuanta Copeland (Nonpartisan)	10.2	15,640
		Paul Fitts (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	1.4	2,191
		Other/Write-in votes	1.1	1,749

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 153,472
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

DaQuanta Copeland completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Copeland'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 Raleigh planter that has been in Raleigh for over 30 years. I'm a Community Organizer, President/Co-Founder of a 2B's Brains and Brothers Non-profit youth org., Community & family Advocate, VC Wake County's Health & Human Service Board, Residency Determination Services Senior Specialist, Juvenile Justice Advocate, Evangelist, and a Woman with very Strong Faith. I'm a resident of Southeast Raleigh for 25 years, at 42 yrs old, I have lived in N. Raleigh, W. Raleigh, and E. Raleigh as well. I identify with every area of our city and the struggles each part faces and the differences. As a small business owner, I know what it feels like to not have a resource backup. As a mother, I know what it feels like to not be able to rob Peter to pay Paul. As a 1st time home owner, I know what it feels like to not be able to afford a home. As a Resource Provider, I know the importance of providing timely resources. As a Community Leader, I know what it feels like to provide open communication. As a mentor, I know what effective programs will provide to change a person's outlook on life. As a College Graduate, I know how education changed my perception. As an Advocate, I know how to FIGHT for and with The People. As an Evangelist, I know how Love and Respect will Heal our Land!

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 will work with developers and utilize the land the City owns to create true Affordable housing according the one income and livable wage.
• I will utilize and prioritize the City's infrastructures to be more effective according the the needs of The People.
• I will Open the doors of Communication with the Residents of Raleigh and our Businesses to establish and maintain Community Engagement.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about our Zoning and Rezoning to develop fair and sustainable housing. As a city we must maintain and protect the integrity of our land and communities while still creating a healthy environment for growth. Raleigh has a responsibility to protect property owners from flood plain zones while creating a safe and effective plan to save our water and sewer systems to have an eco-friendly run-off that will keep our properties from being flooded. Raleigh has a responsibility to protect the historic essence of many areas in our communities while developing new housing options to accommodate the rapid growth of our city.

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

I look up to the Youth and Young Adult I encounter.

I would like to follow in the example of:

Maya Angelou: Her classiness, strength, endurance, sustainability, and power. Dr. Angelou's ability to overcome childhood molestation, teen insecurities, being bullied, failed marriages, and depression is Powerful. Her endurance to not allow life's circumstances to dictate her story's ending.

Dr. Martin Luther King: His strength in Faith and the will to carry out God's plan for his life. The way he stood for Peace while demanding Respect and Equality for Black People while organizing and connecting ALL People. His effective Communication that empowered a Nation of despair to to become the Best version of themselves. Is who I inspire to be.

DaQuanta Copeland: I would love to utilize the characteristics of those Powerful influencers that came before me but more importantly, I want to just be who God has called me to be. I am a Powerful Woman of Faith, Integrity, Strength, Endurance, Loving, Compassionate, Honest, Empathetic, and Genuine. I want to carry out and follow the path that was designed for me with Grace, Love, and Respect.

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

"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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

Respect, Understanding, Positive Prospective, Knowledgeable, Awareness, Love, and Hopeful Perception.
Love doesn't cost anything but RESPECT. Understanding that true diversity is not, race, gender, age, sexual preference but different mindsets and prospective coming together to reach a common goal.

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

I am Honest, Loyal, Determined, Strong, Empathetic, A Communicator, Empowering, Intelligent, Fearless, Hopeful, Durable, and have very Strong Faith.

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

To establish a real tangible relationship with the residents in the city. To create a safe and effective space to create a healthy thriving city that EVERY resident and business as the ability to tap into.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy to determination, strength, love, and respect. Never allow your current situation to dictate your end result. Always know that you have the ability to change the outcome of any situation.

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

The 1st historical event in my life happened when I was 8 yrs old in the 4th grade living in Montgomery Alabama. I wrote Govern Guy Hunt. He was the 1st Republican governor since 1877 when the reconstruction took place. I was very gifted in math and I wanted everyone else to love math the way that I did. My 4th grade teacher assisted me in writing the govern to start a program at my school Daisy Lawrence called "Say Yes to Family Math". I invited the govern to my school to see how smart we were and to tell him in person why he should start the program. Govern Hunt, sent his response to my letter back to my school. He sent 5,000 copies of his response on Gold paper accepting my invite. Once Govern Hunt visited my school, the program was started and entire families were able to go to school on Saturday mornings to practice different math techniques and learn how to see math differently. The city fully funded the program for 1yr and even provided us with Hardee's breakfast biscuits every weekend. My family relocate to Charlotte NC after my 5th grade year.
That moment will always be a moment of empowerment for me. It was at the age of 8 yrs old, that I learned the power of seeing a need and putting in the work to become the solution.

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

My very 1st job was baby sitting at the age of 12 yrs old. I held that job for about 3 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible. Every situation we are facing in the world today is already written. The questions that we have are already answered.

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

Elastigirl (The mom from Incredibles) She has the ability to be gentile but still powerful enough to stretch to handle any situation.

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

Major by Jekalyn Carr

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

My struggles in life has been having to knock down doors and breaking wooden ceilings. With God's Grace and Mercy, We The People will remove ALL barriers.

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

I will be the Mayor that leads our city with Love, Respect, and Inclusion. I will advocate for a millionaire as though he/she poor and I'm the only one on his team while advocating for a poor person as though he/she is a millionaire and paying me to fight. I will lead our city with open communication, empathy, and consistency. I will acknowledge, validate, address, and fix the difficult issues that plagues our city. I will be a tangible part of leadership in our city as well as encourage and support the council to follow suit. I will assist our despaired residents to obtain, sustain, and create a safe and thriving life of education, jobs, resources, and fulfillment. I will create programs to empower, educate, and uplift All residents and businesses. I will work with grassroot organizations to provide the same opportunities as big businesses. I will establish programs across the city to save our youth from a life of despair. I will partner with the County and State as well as advocate on the Federal level to ensure the residents of Raleigh will live according to NC's Constitution 1st amendment: That all persons are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, the enjoyment of the fruits of their own labor, and the pursuit of happiness.

Mayors have many responsibilities, which vary from city to city. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your city?

Every responsibility of Mayor is Equally important. Our City maybe thriving but our Residents are suffering. We have to establish and maintain a balance for Environmental, Social, and Economic health. I will protect and support ALL of our 1st responders including dispatch workers. I will take care of infrastructures as well as our people. I will take care and improve our tree lands and water systems. Without creating and sustaining a healthy balance in every area, we will lose the true essence of a thriving healthy city.

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?

To work close with the City manager and develop a healthy responsible council team. As mayor I will create a system for our city council to work close with the resident leaders in the communities they serve while supporting and empowering the communities to become healthy strong safe neighborhoods.

If the mayor in your city is not a member of the city council and oversees the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe is the ideal relationship between the mayor and city council?

The mayor and city council members should be a team. Team built on respect and acknowledgement.

What do you love most about your city?

I love that my city is full of vibrant, strong, and passionate people that is willing to come together for the total health and wealth of our people.

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

Raleigh's rapid growth is the greatest challenge currently and will be over the next decade. We have too many displaced people and families that we must prioritize creating affordable housing and connecting with adequate resources before we continue to recruit new comers.

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

The idea relationship between the City and State government should be very close and respectful. The state leadership should listen and support the leaders of the city. The City leaders should continuously advocate on behalf of the residents of the city.

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

The City leaders should continuously advocate on behalf of the residents of the city.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Politicians and diapers have one thing in common: they should both be changed regularly… and for the same reason.

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

The Mayor should make sure the law enforcement officers are properly compensated and supported as well as held accountable for their service performance.

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