Candidate Statement:

Stormie Forte is currently a member of the Raleigh City Council. A Raleigh native and graduate of Broughton High School, she attended UNC Chapel Hill where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and a Masters of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology. She is licensed as an attorney in the State of North Carolina and in the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina Federal court. Additionally, she has her North Carolina Real Estate license. She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Certified Court Mediator for District and Superior Courts.

She is also the host of The Art of Listening with Stormie Forte, a weekly radio talk show that airs on 92.1 Choice FM on Saturday mornings at 9:00 am. She was previously employed by the North Carolina Department of Justice as the Ombudsman for the State Crime Lab. In that role, she led the effort to provide open, inclusive and clear mediation for all segments of the criminal justice system.

Raleigh is a growing city. While I am happy about that growth, we face many challenges to ensure that all of us prosper together. I am running for City Council At-Large to work hard for all of our citizens regardless of their neighborhood or zip code.

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The issues concerning the citizens of the great City of Raleigh will continue to be my focus and provide meaningful representation for all.