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
- Mayor Pro Tem since December 2019
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
- Serves as alternate to the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency Board
Education:
- Graduate of UNC Charlotte – EMS Management Institute
- Graduate of Johnston Community College – Paramedic/EMS Program
- Graduate of Clayton High School
Work experience:
- Medical Examiner & Death Investigator, State of North Carolina
- 29 years of public safety work in Johnston County (EMS, Law Enforcement and 911 Communications)
- Adjunct faculty at four local community colleges
Why did you run for office?
- I ran for office to be a voice for those who are often not heard.