Greensboro NC 2025 City Election: City Council Candidates 2025

Greensboro NC 2025 City Election

Greensboro NC 2025 City Election is shaping up as voters prepare to elect new leaders dedicated to affordable housing, community safety, and inclusive governance. Learn more about the City Council candidates 2025 endorsed by Guilford for All.

As the Greensboro NC 2025 City Election approaches, residents are uniting around candidates who promise to make the city fairer, safer, and more affordable for all. Local advocacy group Guilford for All has officially released its endorsements for the upcoming municipal election, spotlighting City Council candidates 2025 who share their vision for a more just Greensboro.

Community Priorities

Guilford for All emphasizes that local elections give citizens a direct say in issues that affect everyday life—such as affordable housing, clean water, safe neighborhoods, and fair policing. The group’s members say their endorsed candidates will work toward:

  • Expanding affordable housing and keeping residents housed
  • Strengthening mental health and addiction treatment resources
  • Ensuring clean, safe drinking water
  • Supporting equitable public safety
  • Creating more parks, recreation, and community opportunities


Endorsed City Council Candidates 2025
At-Large Candidates:
  • Hugh Holston – Praised for being open to collaboration and willing to adjust policies after community feedback.
  • Irving Allen – A long-time grassroots organizer advocating for community-centered governance and police accountability.
  • Jamilla Pinder – Appointed to fill Yvonne Johnson’s seat, known for her work in community health and equity outreach.
Greensboro NC 2025 City Election
District Candidates:
  • Crystal Black (District 1) – Leader of the Southeast Greensboro Coalition, focused on co-governance and working-class issues.
  • Cecile Crawford (District 2) – Active in labor rights, housing advocacy, and environmental justice through the Keep Gate City Housed coalition.
  • April Parker (District 3) – An organizer committed to collaboration between residents and local leadership.
  • Tammi Thurm (District 5) – Known for her focus on affordable housing and community development, including support for new transitional housing projects.


Why This Election Matters

With challenges like rising housing costs, mental health needs, and community safety at stake, the Greensboro NC 2025 City Election represents more than just another vote—it’s a decision about the city’s future direction.

Guilford for All encourages residents to vote and engage with the candidates shaping Greensboro’s next chapter. The organization believes that by organizing and voting together, the city can move toward tangible, transformative change.



Where to Vote in Greensboro NC

Use the Guilford County Board of Elections Polling Locator to find your polling place or learn about early voting locations.

(Tip: You can also view a map of official polling locations directly through Google Maps by searching “Greensboro NC polling places.”)

Where can I vote early in Greensboro NC?

Early voting details are available through the Guilford County Board of Elections.

Who are the City Council candidates for 2025?

Endorsed candidates include Hugh Holston, Irving Allen, Jamilla Pinder, Crystal Black, Cecile Crawford, April Parker, and Tammi Thurm.

When is the Greensboro NC 2025 City Election?

The election is scheduled for Fall 2025, with early voting starting several weeks prior.

2025 Greensboro Municipal Election
Early Voting: Oct. 16-Nov. 1
Election Day: Tues Nov. 4

Written by: Daniel Olafamoye, Greensboro NC News.

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