Contact Information:
215 Blanche St
Clayton, NC 27520
919-320-5090 (cell)
jthompson@townofclaytonnc.org
Term and position:
- Councilman since December 2011; term expires in 2023
Civic activities:
- Triangle J COG (Council of Government) delegate for the Town
- CAMPO (Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization) alternate for the Town
- 20 + Year Volunteer, Clayton Area EMS (10 years as Chief)
- Current Vice President – Johnston County EMS Association
- Council ex-officio - Clayton Fire Department Fire Advisory Board
Education:
- Graduate of UNC Charlotte – EMS Management Institute
- Graduate of Johnston Community College – Paramedic/EMS Program
- Graduate of Clayton High School
Work experience:
- Director/COO, Samaritan Ambulance Service
- Medical Examiner, Johnston County
- Manager, Johnston Ambulance Service
- EMS Lieutenant/QA Supervisor, Four Oaks EMS
- 911 Supervisor, Johnston County – 16 years
- Clayton Police Department, 1996-2006, Part-time
- Adjunct faculty at four local community colleges in their EMS programs
Why did you run for office?
- I ran for office to be a voice for those who are often not heard.