Kershemia Ramirez
Kershemia "Shea" Ramirez was a candidate for mayor of Durham, North Carolina. She was defeated in the primary election on October 10, 2017.
Biography
Ramirez earned a bachelor's degree in public administration from North Carolina Central University and a master's degree in entertainment business from FullSail University. Her professional experience includes work as the founder of Sa'Shea Shoes and the SH'Bella Model and Talent Agency.[1]
Elections
2017
The following candidates ran in the primary election for mayor of Durham.[2]
Mayor of Durham, Primary Election, 2017 | ||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
51.04% | 12,998 | |
29.14% | 7,421 | |
Pierce Freelon | 15.94% | 4,059 |
Sylvester Williams | 1.33% | 338 |
Kershemia Ramirez | 1.16% | 296 |
Tracy Drinker | 0.99% | 251 |
Michael Johnson | 0.40% | 101 |
Total Votes | 25,464 | |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "10/10/2017 Official Primary Election Results - Durham," accessed October 27, 2017 |
Campaign themes
2017
Ramirez's campaign website listed the following priorities:
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Transform Results Criteria to Enable Success Lasting Change for Meaningful Support
Development of forward-thinking outcomes for injustice in the partner resources. Thinkers who make change happen, courageous in their livelihoods, accelerate the assessment of expert necessities. Local solutions, taking action and enabling development to resolve issues. An end to the turmoil of service change for the opportunity of fluctuation and an involvement outside the typical approach. Implementation policy making an initiative for improving quality. At the frontline, our cornerstone of free-speech to save lives.[3] |
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—Kershemia Ramirez's campaign website, (2017)[4] |
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See also
Durham, North Carolina | North Carolina | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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External links
- Durham City Council
- Campaign website
- Social media
Footnotes
- ↑ The People's Mayor, "About Shea Ramirez," accessed October 4, 2017
- ↑ Durham Board of Elections, "Candidate Detail List," accessed July 21, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ The People's Mayor, "Issues," accessed October 4, 2017
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