Terry Bellamy

Attended the Lincoln County Democratic Women's Candidate Forum in Lincolnton, last night along with my fellow candidates for the nomination: Rep. Keever and Mayor Bellamy.

The Democratic Women's Club did a fantastic job! I really enjoyed the format and the relaxed manner in which everything was carried out. It's always good to be in front of a friendly crowd, it allows you the opportunity to lay out your vision without being forced to defend every word like you do when the anti-progressive (regressive?)crowd shows up.

It was great to share the stage with Mayor Bellamy and Representative Keever. Also had a chance to do a little 'catchin' up' with Representative Keever's husband, Jim Aycock and with our District Chair, Cliff Moone, who **PLUG ALERT!!** is running for State House in District 96.

There are a lot of issues facing our nation right now, but none are more important than creating jobs and reenergizing our economy. No one knows that better than me. I’ve seen this recession first hand as Mayor of Asheville and I know the toll it’s taken on thousands of middle-class families right here in Western North Carolina.

But I know that we can overcome anything as a nation if we work together – and while Washington may have forgotten that, we never will. That’s why I’m excited to announce a brand-new project as part of our campaign that will help us come together as a local community to create good jobs.

Today, we’ve launched helpuscreatejobs.com – a new website where community leaders, small-business owners, and middle-class families can share ideas to create jobs. Submit your idea here!

In case you haven’t heard yet: I’m in. I’m officially running for United States Congress!

I decided to run because I believe now is the time for bold new leaders to take over and clean up the mess in Washington. The philosophy that I’ve governed with as Mayor of Asheville is the same I will take with me to Congress: grow, when it’s time to grow; cut, when it’s time cut; and lead when it’s time to lead.

North Carolina is ready to see change in Washington, but we won’t be able to do that if we keep sending Republicans like Patrick McHenry back to Congress. If we don’t act, we’ll never see different results.

Take a moment to watch our introduction video and learn more about our campaign for Congress!

Why NC-10 has put up with being represented by a clown like Patrick McHenry is beyond me. Very glad to see him getting a serious challenger from Terry Bellamy. Announcement below the fold.

Huge endorsement out of Asheville for Elaine Marshall as she continues to unite Democrats ahead of the June 22nd runoff. Mayor Terry Bellamy, the youngest mayor ever elected in Asheville and the first African American to hold the office, announced her support for Elaine Marshall Saturday.

Elaine Marshall's been an independent voice in North Carolina, standing up and standing firm for what is right. Elaine's public service-oriented and dedicated at her core to serving our state and people—not the narrow interests of party, or the wishes of the powerful. That's the type of courageous and independent leadership we need in the U.S. Senate...

In this deep recession, with so many hurting, I've decided to support Elaine because I know she stands on the side of working and middle class families!

Sign up to make calls this week and help Elaine win the June 22nd runoff!