Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate): Danielle Adams is currently the youngest elected official in Durham County.
During her term she has received numerous awards including the 2012 Outstanding District Supervisor of the Year award from the NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Spectacular Magazine’s “Emerging Leader: Woman of the Year” award.
Danielle is pursuing a Masters degree from Appalachian State University where she served as the Alternative Transportation Project Manager in the Office of Sustainability.
She serves on the Board of Directors for the Upper Neuse River Basin Association, as an ambassador to Oxfam America’s Sisters on the Planet program. She received a BA in Political Science from NCCU.
Candidate Statement: It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Durham these last four years. During this time we have faced the Falls and Jordan Lake Watershed Rules, 751 South, fracking, increasing urban flooding and runoff, and decreasing productive agricultural land. Despite all of these challenges the Durham District remains one of the strongest in the state.
I am proud of being named the 2012 NC Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor of the Year and stay encouraged to move the District forward by enhancing our relationships with the City and County, the School Board, and our State and Federal partners.
I am passionate about improving our environmental education programs by my continued efforts with our Resource Conservation Workshop and by involving university students through an internship program. I will continue to support urban conservation practices like a unified watershed ordinance and our future green roof project.
My goal continues to be to advocate for statewide policies that protect all of our home and landowners, moving the State Association forward into a new generation of environmental and conservation stewardship, and to continue to make the Durham District a state and national standard in best management practices.
Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate): no response from candidate
Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate): Kelly Simone Smoke is a native of Durham County, born and raised in the community she has chosen to serve.
A graduate of Durham Academy, Kelly went on to NC State University where she received a Track and Field Scholarship and graduated with a B.A. in Communications.
Kelly is an active member of Mount Zion Christian Church, and youth volunteer with experience coaching, working with Special Olympics, and the Boys and Girls Club.
She credits her mother, Brenda Smoke, for teaching her devotion to public service, the value of hard work, and how to treat others less fortunate.
A former high school Special Education teacher, Kelly now works as a pharmaceutical representative in the Triangle.
Candidate Statement: "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof." Psalms 24:1
It all starts with clean air, water and soil - that's the base we all build on. I’m running for Soil and Water because I am committed to improving Durham County from the ground up, and that means that we have to focus on the health and smart growth of our community: Together, working with other city officials, my focus will include:
• Educating our citizens, managers and landowners on the conservation services that Durham County offers
• Providing leadership on county programs
• Coordinating with state and federal agencies to improve water quality
Durham County is your home, and it’s my home too!
I was born and raised here, and I have seen the County grow and modernize in ways that fill me with pride!
I hope that this election I can gain your support to continue to grow a healthy and sustainable Durham County while planning for new County projects that support our vibrant quality of life.
e.thePeople
