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Johnnie Ray Kinsey is from New Bern. He has one son, Sean. He previously lived with his wife in Ward 4.

Johnnie is a fitness center owner and operator. He has owned and operated Kinsey Fitness Center since 1982. He also owns a moving business. Earlier in his career, he worked as a job developer at the Neuse River Council of Government and served as a case manager for the "Sentenced to Read" program.

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Johnnie is a current alderman for New Bern's Ward 4. He was first elected in 2009.

As of July 31, 2025, Johnnie Ray Kinsey did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports improved city infrastructure and economic development.

- Supports improved city infrastructure and economic development.

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Johnnie Ray Kinsey

Johnnie previously served as Alderman for Ward 4 from 2009 to 2025. He was re-elected in 2022 for a second term.

Johnnie Ray Kinsey is from New Bern. He lives with his wife in the Fourth Ward.

Johnnie is a fitness center owner and operator. He has owned and operated Kinsey Fitness Center since 1982. He also owns a moving business. He previously worked as a job developer at the Neuse River Council of Government and served as a case manager for the "Sentenced to Read" program.

Johnnie is currently serving as Alderman for Ward 4 on the New Bern Board of Aldermen. He was first elected in 2009 and has been re-elected multiple times since.

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Supports fiscal responsibility and smart growth.

Worked as a case manager for the "Sentenced to Read" program.

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Lainy has lived in New Bern with her husband and their daughter since 2009. She also previously lived in Craven County in 1992. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Bridgewater State University and a master's degree in social work from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Lainy is the executive director of Reviving Lives Ministries of New Bern.

Lainy White (New Bern Alderman Ward 4, North Carolina, candidate ...

Lainy's campaign for New Bern Alderman, Ward 4, is her first entry into politics. 

Believes in "proactive, inclusive planning that bridges community voices with data and foresight—so that today’s choices serve tomorrow’s needs."

- Believes in "proactive, inclusive planning that bridges community voices with data and foresight—so that today’s choices serve tomorrow’s needs."

Believes in "compassionate governance" by ensuring leadership reflects empathy, transparency, and accountability.

- Believes in "compassionate governance" by ensuring leadership reflects empathy, transparency, and accountability.

Believes in "equitable land use practices" that prioritize residents' voices and ensure development meets the needs of all.

Believes growth should not harm the environment or future generations and supports development that is responsible, resilient, and sustainable by balancing short-term needs with long-term impact.

Believes growth should not harm the environment or future generations and supports development that is responsible, resilient, and sustainable.

- Believes in "equitable land use practices" that prioritize residents' voices and ensure development meets the needs of all.
- Believes growth should not harm the environment or future generations and supports development that is responsible, resilient, and sustainable.

Supports long-term residential programs for addiction recovery, including counseling, training, and group experiences.

- Supports long-term residential programs for addiction recovery, including counseling, training, and group experiences.

Believes access to walkable communities, reliable electricity, and safe neighborhoods should be equitable and not depend on zip codes.

Believes everyone deserves access to walkable communities, reliable electricity, and safe neighborhoods regardless of zip codes.

- Believes everyone deserves access to walkable communities, reliable electricity, and safe neighborhoods regardless of zip codes.

As of July 31, 2025, Lainy White’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Lainy White

Lainy White's campaign for New Bern Alderman, Ward 4, is her first entry into politics. 

As of July 31, 2025, Lainy White did not have a website or any information online.

Nadine Buchanan is from Eastern North Carolina and moved to New Bern seven years ago. She serves as an administrative assistant at New Beginnings Celebration.

Nadine Buchanan (New Bern Alderman Ward 4, North Carolina ...

Nadine's campaign for New Bern Alderman, Ward 4 is her first entry into politics. 

As of July 31, 2025, Nadine Buchanan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to reduce crime and improve safety.

Hopes to reduce crime and improve safety.

- Hopes to reduce crime and improve safety.

Wants to improve local roadway maintenance and storm drainage.

- Wants to improve local roadway maintenance and storm drainage.

Nadine Buchanan

Nadine is a property manager. She also serves as an administrative assistant at New Beginnings Celebration.

As of July 31, 2025, Nadine Buchanan did not have a website or any information online.

Nadine's campaign for New Bern Alderperson, Ward 4 is her first entry into politics. 

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