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Ashley Kornegay (Kinston City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Ashley Kornegay's campaign for Kinston City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of September 4, 2025, Ashley Kornegay did not have a website or any information online.

Les Lipford

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Les Lipford holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in business administration. He served 22 years in the military.

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Les Lipford ran for Kinston City Council in 2023 but did not win. 

As of September 4, 2025, Les Lipford did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to hold town hall meetings to keep citizens informed.

Believes in pursuing "simple" policies that will quickly help citizens with housing affordability.

Supports the creation of a Citizen Review Board for the City of Kinston Police Department.

Lynecia Barrow

Lynecia Barrow (Kinston City Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Lynecia's campaign for Kinston City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of September 4, 2025, Lynecia Barrow did not have a website or any information online.

Milton Foster

Sammy C. Aiken

Thurman Ray Sanders

Tyron Cotton

As of September 4, 2025, Tyron Cotton did not have a website or any information online.

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 