Terry Bellamy responds to M.O.M….

Why are you running for Asheville City Council?

Simply put, as I have stated in the past, I believe I represent the views of our citizens and will assist in leading this community in a positive direction. As a West Asheville homeowner and property owner, I understand the importance of a safe neighborhood, pothole-free streets and civilized traffic. As a native of Asheville who went away to go to college and returned home, I understand the need for jobs for those who have graduated from college and are looking to come back home. I understand the importance of having jobs for people of different economic levels. As a woman, I recognize the need to be included in the decision making process and the importance of having our voices heard. As an African American, I grasp the challenges of participating in all that Asheville has to offer. As a graduate of Asheville High School, I know that all our children can achieve academic success with the help of our teachers, administrators and volunteers. As an employee of a non-profit organization, I understand the need for businesses and communities to come together on common ground to find solutions. As an active volunteer, I comprehend the diverse needs of our elderly and others that need our help in the community. My vision of Asheville keeps the citizens at the heart of the decision making - not just dollars. forex

What prepares you to be an effective Council member?

Prior to serving on the Asheville City Council, I volunteered on various boards and committees in community including but not limited to United Way Allocation's Panel, United Way Marketing Committee, YWCA Board of Directors, YMI Board of Directors, Mayor Russ Martin's Drug Task Force, and many other activities that helped me get a diverse perspective of our community needs. Since I have served on City Council for the past three and half years, I have continued to volunteer in our community in order to listen to needs of our community and make effective decisions. I assisted in helping to organize the Asheville Buncombe Education Coalition, helped to stabilize the funding to keep the YMI Cultural Center operating, attended neighborhood meetings, assisted in neighborhood clean-ups, written letters of support for organizations seeking funding, met with neighbors in addition to effectively serving on nearly twenty boards. I have done this while also serving on City Council and serving as Vice-Mayor.

I am currently serving on the North Carolina State Treasurer's Financial Advisory Council, in order to look at and implement changes to North Carolina's financial
system; additionally, this is my third year serving on the North Carolina League of Municipalities' Community and Economic Development Committee and second year as the co-chair of the committee.

I have also given presentations to newly elected officials to assist them in working effectively on city councils in their communities.

Biography of Terry M. Bellamy soo soft water softener reviews

Personal and Professional

Lifelong resident of Asheville

Attended Asheville public schools - Ira B. Jones, Claxton, Hill Street Middle, Asheville Jr. High, Asheville Schools

Graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English

Completing Master of Arts degree in English at Western Carolina University

Completed Leadership Asheville 17

Married to Lamont Bellamy, with one child Seth L. Bellamy

Member, Sunday school Teacher and Usher at River of Life
Full Gospel Outreach Church

Past Employment

Assistant Site Director of the Hillcrest Enrichment Program 1995 until 1997

Community Development Coordinator, Mountain Housing Opportunities 1997 until 2000

Current Employment

Marketing and Development Manager, Mountain Housing Opportunities 2000 until Present

Current Community Service

· Vice Mayor of the City of Asheville 2001 to Present
· Member of Asheville City Council 1999 to Present
· Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
· Member of Asheville Buncombe Vision Board of Directors
· Member of Association for Fund-raising Professionals
· Member of Children's First Board of Directors
· Member of KIPP Asheville Advisory Council
· Member of Land of the Sky Regional Council
· Member of the Asheville Branch NAACP
· Member of Secretary of Treasurer's Finance Advisory Council
· Member of the Tourism Development Authority
· Member of YMI Board of Directors
· Member of Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Advisory Panel
· Chair of the Asheville City Council Boards and Commissions Committee
· Co-Chair of the League of Municipalities' Community and Economic Development Committee ACER ASPIRE 6920G-6864 REPLACEMENT LAPTOP LCD SCREEN

Past Community Service

· Member of Asheville Buncombe Crime Stoppers
· Member of Asheville Business Women's Association
· Member of East End Community Association
· Member of Mayor Russ Martin's Drug Task Force
· Member of Salvation Army's Boys and Girls Club Advisory Council
· Organizing Member of the Asheville Buncombe Education Coalition
· Member of the West End/Clingman Avenue Neighborhood Association
· Member of YMI, Board of Directors
· Member of YWCA Board of Directors
· Mentor with One Youth At A Time
· Volunteer on United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County's Allocations Panel
· Volunteer on United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County's Marketing Committee

Awards

· One Youth at a Time's Volunteer of the Year Award
· YWCA Twin Honoree
· Asheville Buncombe Community Relations Award Honoree