Allen Joines is the current mayor of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In 2009, he was also appointed chairman of the North Carolina Economic Development Board.[1]
Joines, a Democrat, was elected mayor of Winston-Salem on November 6, 2001. He defeated Republican incumbent Mayor Jack Cavanagh, Jr. by a wide margin. Before his election, Joines had served as deputy assistant city manager.[2]
In 2006, Joines had been named as a possible challenger to 5th Congressional District Congresswoman Virginia Foxx. Joines declined to enter the race in January 2006.[3]
References
- ^ Economic Development Board members
- ^ Holmes, William (2001-11-06). "Raleigh results again uncertain, Winston-Salem unseats mayor". The Associated Press.
- ^ Editorial, Staff (2006-01-11). "JOINES' DECISION". Winston-Salem Journal.
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