David Knight (North Carolina)
David Knight was a member of the Raleigh City Council in North Carolina, representing District E. He assumed office on December 2, 2019. He left office on December 5, 2022.
Knight ran for re-election to the Raleigh City Council to represent District E in North Carolina. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
David Knight graduated from Williams High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and a juris doctorate from Wake Forest University Law School. Knight's career experience includes working as the director of NC Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, as an environmental lobbyist, as the assistant secretary of natural resources for the NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources, as the director of government relations for NC Nature Conservancy, and as an attorney at Latham & Wood LLC. He has served as the chair of Wake County Water Partnership, and was appointed by Mayor Charles Meeker as the chair of the Raleigh Water Conservation Task Force.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: City elections in Raleigh, North Carolina (2022)
General election
General election for Raleigh City Council District E
Christina Jones defeated incumbent David Knight in the general election for Raleigh City Council District E on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Christina Jones (Nonpartisan)  | 50.8 | 16,759 |
 | David Knight (Nonpartisan) | 48.5 | 15,999 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 222 | ||
| Total votes: 32,980 | |||
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2019
See also: City elections in Raleigh, North Carolina (2019)
General election
General election for Raleigh City Council District E
David Knight defeated incumbent Stef Mendell in the general election for Raleigh City Council District E on October 8, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Knight (Nonpartisan) | 69.4 | 8,990 |
 | Stef Mendell (Nonpartisan) | 30.3 | 3,923 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 50 | ||
| Total votes: 12,963 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Knight's campaign website stated the following:
| “ | PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST
I will work with everybody - Democrats, Republicans and those unaffiliated like me - to build solutions that work for all of us. All residents should see their voices represented in city government. As our politics have become more and more divided, I believe it is crucial we elect people who work across differences to find solutions for what we all want in our community, such as economic development, efficient transit, housing affordability, and environmental sustainability. SMALL BUSINESS As someone who has run a small business and worked in organizations that support small businesses, I recognize that a good relationship with local government is key. Small business is the backbone of Raleigh’s economy, and I will improve Raleigh’s oversight of small businesses. The city needs to be more flexible and creative in working with small businesses, to allow them to thrive and compete. Regulations and rules should be conducive to sustainable, equitable growth that leads to a better quality of life for Raleigh’s citizens. TRANSPORTATION As more people move to the city, our transportation options have become increasingly strained and congested. It shouldn’t take an hour to get across the city just because you left the house at the wrong time. I will help recommit the city council to investing in our transportation infrastructure. That starts with supporting the timely and efficient implementation of the Wake County Transit Plan, which was approved by voters in 2016. Dedicated bus and bike lanes across more of the city will not only speed travel for bus and bike riders, but will also ease the strain on our overburdened roads. I will prioritize bus shelters and benches for all bus stops in the city. I am also committed to expanding Raleigh sidewalks and greenways for pedestrians. Raleigh can not be a world-class city without an emphasis on equitable transportation options for all residents. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY I am committed to making Raleigh an affordable place to live for our current and future residents. Raleigh consistently ranks as one of the best places to call home, and people elsewhere have caught on with an average of 63 new residents moving to Wake County each day. That means demand for quality, affordable housing is outpacing supply, pushing up prices of all kinds of homes. Current residents should be able to age in their homes, while those who serve our community — especially teachers, firefighters, police officers and service workers — should be able to afford to live where they work. I support a large affordable housing bond, and we will need that money to address this issue. For a problem this large, however, we need an all of the above approach. I will advocate to expand our housing stock by pushing for more housing options, especially along public transit routes. Allowing more townhouses, duplexes, backyard cottages and apartments will provide more affordable housing choices for everyone. We’ll achieve affordability by working with developers to incentivize affordable housing units as part of market-rate developments as well as partnering with nonprofits committed to affordable housing. The city has several options for how to help all kinds of residents and I will push to effectively fund new developments for lower-income residents, while balancing the needs of others in our community. ENVIRONMENT I have worked professionally to protect our environment for more than two decades. Raleigh is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. That is a good thing, if we manage our growth in a sustainable manner. Thriving cities are better for the environment than dying cities. Clean and plentiful air and water, and a high ratio of urban green spaces help drive economic development. Cities can no longer get away with degrading their natural resources. I will insist on high standards of environmental protection to improve our residents’ lives and grow our city in a sustainable manner. Climate change is the issue of our time, and Raleigh has the opportunity to reduce its carbon footprint in many ways that will actually reduce costs and waste. One passion of mine is to make Raleigh the most solar-friendly city in the US. We can and should leave our children in a better position than we are in now. Last, but not least, Raleigh has the opportunity of a generation to make Dix Park the best city park in the country. I will fight to ensure this green space is built to the highest standards, and is a living jewel for this city and state.[2] |
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| —David Knight’s campaign website (2019)[3] | ||
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Knight for Raleigh, "About David Knight," accessed August 25, 2019
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ David Knight's campaign website, “Priorities,” accessed August 25, 2019
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| Preceded by Stef Mendell |
Raleigh City Council District E 2019-2022 |
Succeeded by Christina Jones |
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