Mary has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas. She lives in Apex, North Carolina, with her sons. She is a volunteer with the Raleigh Boychoir and has fostered dogs for a local rescue organization.

Four Candidates Emerge in Apex Town Council Race as Two ...

Mary is a substitute teacher and former journalist. She started her career as an award-winning journalist covering North Carolina state news. After moving to Apex in the mid-90s, she stepped away from journalism and became a substitute teacher. 

Mary's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Advocates for a Taxpayer Bill of Rights and "Truth about Taxes" meetings, where residents can collaborate with the council on financial matters.

Supports addressing the financial impacts of growth, such as rising taxes and costs, that affect small businesses and families, and prioritizing local entrepreneurs over corporate programs.

- Advocates for a Taxpayer Bill of Rights and "Truth about Taxes" meetings, where residents can collaborate with the council on financial matters.
- Supports addressing the financial impacts of growth, such as rising taxes and costs, that affect small businesses and families, and prioritizing local entrepreneurs over corporate programs.

Economy

Supports preserving Apex's history and charm by reducing overdevelopment and ensuring new projects include green spaces.

- Supports preserving Apex's history and charm by reducing overdevelopment and ensuring new projects include green spaces.

Public Services

Opposes plans that prioritize more homes over infrastructure, saying it "jacks up taxes while traffic clogs our streets and neighborhood character fades."

- Opposes plans that prioritize more homes over infrastructure, saying it "jacks up taxes while traffic clogs our streets and neighborhood character fades."

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in creating affordable communities with great schools, safe neighborhoods, and beautiful surroundings.

- Believes in creating safe neighborhoods.

Public Safety

Plans to ensure roads and schools are built to keep pace with new homes.

- Plans to ensure roads and schools are built to keep pace with new homes.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Mary Miskimon

Mary Miskimon has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She lives in Apex, North Carolina, with her two sons. She is a volunteer with the Raleigh Boychoir and has fostered dogs for a local rescue organization.

Mary is a small business owner and former journalist. She started her career as an award-winning journalist covering North Carolina state news. After moving to Apex in the mid-90s, she stepped away from journalism after the birth of her sons and became a substitute teacher. 

Mary Miskimon's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Supports preserving Apex's history and charm by reducing overdevelopment and ensuring new projects reflect local roots and include green spaces.

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Aditya Ahlawat has a graduate degree in telecommunications management. He has lived in Apex for over 20 years. Aditya has two children. 

Aditya is a general contractor for residential and commerical construction.

Aditya Ahlawat (Apex Town Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Aditya's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Believes business development is important but also wants to keep the town affordable, safe, and family-friendly.

Believes business development is important but also wants to keep the town "affordable, safe, and family-friendly."

- Believes business development is important but also wants to keep the town "affordable, safe, and family-friendly."

Plans to maintain and keep public spaces accessible for everyone.

- Plans to maintain and keep public spaces accessible for everyone.

Believes growth must be "thoughtfully planned" to maintain affordable neighborhoods and preserve Apex's unique charm.

- Believes growth must be "thoughtfully planned" to maintain affordable neighborhoods and preserve Apex's unique charm.

As of September 3, 2025, Aditya Ahlawat’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes rapid growth has significantly impacted infrastructure, leading to traffic congestion.

Is focused on rapid growth's impact on infrastructure and traffic congestion.

- Is focused on rapid growth's impact on infrastructure and traffic congestion.

Aditya Ahlawat

Aditya Ahlawat earned a graduate degree in telecommunications management from Pace University. He lives with his wife and two children in Apex.

Aditya is a general contractor and the managing owner of AMFINE Construction. He has run the company since 2006, when he started taking on projects and built the operations from the ground up. 

Aditya Ahlawat's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Aditya Ahlawat did not have a website or any information online.

Andre Powell (Apex Town Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Andre Powell's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Andre Powell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "We need to be focused on communication and getting everyone involved in the town's development. I believe it's the town's responsibility to over-communicate opportunities and to look at town growth holistically, not just on a case-by-case basis."

- Said, "We need to be focused on communication and getting everyone involved in the town's development. I believe it's the town's responsibility to over-communicate opportunities and to look at town growth holistically, not just on a case-by-case basis."

Wants to reject the "stigmatic 'affordable housing' label in favor of inclusive housing solutions."

Opposes data centers in Apex, citing concerns over air and noise pollution, property value loss, and short lifecycles, and believes short-term gains don't outweigh long-term risks.

Believes in reevaluating the town's 2045 Land Use map and being more proactive about development plans.

- Wants to reject the "stigmatic 'affordable housing' label in favor of inclusive housing solutions."
- Opposes data centers in Apex, citing concerns over air and noise pollution, property value loss, and short lifecycles, and believes short-term gains don't outweigh long-term risks.
- Believes in reevaluating the town's 2045 Land Use map and being more proactive about development plans.

Plans to expand public transit and the free bus system to serve young workers and seniors.

- Plans to expand public transit and the free bus system to serve young workers and seniors.

Andre Powell

Andre's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Andre Powell did not have a website or any information online.

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Ed Gray, Apex Town Council

Ed is from Apex, North Carolina. He has a bachelor of arts in political science from Howard University, a master of arts in political science from The George Washington University, and a juris doctor from Vanderbilt Law School. He lives with his wife and their 10-year-old son in Apex. He is a member of American Legion Post 124 and has served on the boards of the 100 Black Men, Triangle East Chapter, North Carolina Heroes Fund, and Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation.

Ed is an attorney and a retired United States Air Force officer.
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Ed Gray (Apex Town Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Ed is currently a member of the Apex Town Council and serves as Mayor Pro-Tempo. He was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving his first term. 

Supports increasing wages for town employees.

Said, "My experience working with small businesses gives me knowledge of their concerns and (more importantly) the issues they deal with when it comes to operating a business."

Supports commercial development of downtown.

- Supports increasing wages for town employees.
- Said, "My experience working with small businesses gives me knowledge of their concerns and (more importantly) the issues they deal with when it comes to operating a business."
- Supports commercial development of downtown.

Supports the development of public services, such as parks and recreational facilities, to enhance community living.

Supports the development of more gathering spaces for community events such as parades and remembrances.

- Supports the development of public services, such as parks and recreational facilities, to enhance community living.
- Supports the development of more gathering spaces for community events such as parades and remembrances.

Supports the Affordable Housing earmark and plans to advocate for slight increases to the tax rate to fund affordable housing initiatives.

Said, "I believe it will take a variety of solutions from addressing affordable housing to evaluating our water and electric infrastructure to ensure that we do not lose our small town charm."

- Supports the Affordable Housing earmark and plans to advocate for slight increases to the tax rate to fund affordable housing initiatives.
- Said, "I believe it will take a variety of solutions from addressing affordable housing to evaluating our water and electric infrastructure to ensure that we do not lose our small town charm."

As a council member, passed a budget increasing the number of public safety officers and their pay to recruit and retain well-trained officers.

Supports gun safety and has secured funding for a firearms safety initiative.

Said, "As a black man, I do not condone racism in law enforcement, and I can tell you that Chief Arstrong and his staff do not condone it either."

- As a council member, passed a budget increasing the number of public safety officers and their pay to recruit and retain well-trained officers.
- Supports gun safety and has secured funding for a firearms safety initiative.
- Said, "As a black man, I do not condone racism in law enforcement, and I can tell you that Chief Arstrong and his staff do not condone it either."

Supports policies that encourage developers to include infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, greenways, park spaces, and water management in their projects.

- Supports policies that encourage developers to include infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, greenways, park spaces, and water management in their projects.

Plans to work with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) to ensure adequate school capacity for "the best learning environment" for children.

Supports adding more School Resource Officers (SROs) to ensure school safety.

- Plans to work with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) to ensure adequate school capacity for "the best learning environment" for children.
- Supports adding more School Resource Officers (SROs) to ensure school safety.

Ed Gray

Ed Gray is from Apex, North Carolina. He has a bachelor of arts in political science from Howard University, a master of arts in political science from The George Washington University, and a juris doctor from Vanderbilt Law School. He lives with his wife and their 10-year-old son in Apex. He is a member of American Legion Post 124 and has served on the boards of the 100 Black Men, Triangle East Chapter, North Carolina Heroes Fund, and Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation.

Ed is currently a member of the Apex Town Council. He was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving his first term.

As of September 3, 2025, Ed Gray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kyrone Nebolisa has a bachelor's degree in biomanufacturing from North Carolina State University, a master's degree in regulatory affairs from Northeastern University, a master's degree in business administration from North Carolina State University, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in health services from Campbell University.

Kyrone is a quality assurance specialist for CVS and an adjunct professor of biotechnology at Central Carolina Community College. He previously worked in quality assurance and engineering for various companies in the biotechnology sector.

Kyrone Nebolisa (Apex Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Kyrone's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Kyrone Nebolisa did not have a website or any information online.

Kyrone Nebolisa

Supports programs that assist small businesses with marketing, HR, payroll, and customer engagement.

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Shane Reese is from Apex, North Carolina. He has a bachelor of arts in political science from North Carolina State University. He and his wife, Savannah, are raising their three children in Apex.

Shane is a communications and public outreach professional. He has spent over 20 years leading communications and public outreach efforts for issues such as clean energy projects and highway safety initiatives. He also served as the president of the Apex Downtown Business Association, where he worked to support small businesses and improve downtown Apex.

Shane Reese (Apex Town Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Shane's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is his first entry into politics. 

Supports small businesses by expanding the small business incubator program and fast-tracking the Downtown Plan to promote Apex as a community hub.

Wants to attract five new restaurants, bars, breweries, and a boutique hotel to Salem Street.

- Supports small businesses by expanding the small business incubator program and fast-tracking the Downtown Plan to promote Apex as a community hub.
- Wants to attract five new restaurants, bars, breweries, and a boutique hotel to Salem Street.

Supports building more greenways, extending sidewalks, and expanding parks to maintain the "neighborly spirit and sense of belonging" in Apex.

- Supports building more greenways, extending sidewalks, and expanding parks to maintain the "neighborly spirit and sense of belonging" in Apex.

Supports sustainable, well-planned growth and home-building at diverse price points.

Supports constructing 100 new housing units within a 10-minute walk of Downtown.

- Supports sustainable, well-planned growth and home-building at diverse price points.
- Supports constructing 100 new housing units within a 10-minute walk of Downtown.

As a council member, partnered with the Apex Police Department to install a pedestrian crossing signal at Salem and Saunders.

Supported installing a pedestrian crossing signal at Salem and Saunders in partnership with the Apex Police Department.

- Supported installing a pedestrian crossing signal at Salem and Saunders in partnership with the Apex Police Department.

As of September 3, 2025, Shane Reese’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Shane Reese

Shane Reese is from Apex, North Carolina. He has a bachelor of arts in communication from North Carolina State University. He and his wife, Savannah, are raising their three children in Apex.

- Supports small businesses by expanding the small business incubator program and fast-tracking the Downtown Plan to promote Apex as a community hub.

- Supports sustainable, well-planned growth and home-building at diverse price points.

- As a council member, partnered with the Apex Police Department to install a pedestrian crossing signal at Salem and Saunders.

- Supports the construction of the Apex Peakway Extension.

Shane Reese is from Apex, North Carolina. He has a bachelor of arts in communication from North Carolina State University. He and his wife, Savannah, are raising their three children in Apex, who attend Wake County public schools.

As of September 3, 2025, Shane Reese did not have a website or any information online.

Supports the construction of the Apex Peakway Extension.

Sue Mu for Apex Town Council

Sue earned a full stack developer certificate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her MBA from Rollins College. She lives in Apex, North Carolina, with her husband and their child.

Sue's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Plans to collaborate with the Town’s Economic Development Department, the Chamber of Commerce, and Business Associations to offer essential resources, networking, and mentorship.

Advocates for government grants and financial assistance to support businesses at every stage.

Advocates for government grants and financial assistance to support local businesses.

Supports local businesses by creating incentives and reducing red tape for startups and small enterprises.

Wants to reduce red tape for startups and small enterprises.

- Plans to collaborate with the Town’s Economic Development Department, the Chamber of Commerce, and Business Associations to offer essential resources, networking, and mentorship.
- Advocates for government grants and financial assistance to support local businesses.
- Wants to reduce red tape for startups and small enterprises.

Supports expanding youth and family recreation programs.

- Supports expanding youth and family recreation programs.

Supports balanced growth that includes modern housing development while preserving Apex's historical charm.

Supports providing diverse, affordable housing options for families, young professionals, and seniors in well-planned communities near public transit and local amenities.

- Supports balanced growth that includes modern housing development while preserving Apex's historical charm.
- Supports providing diverse, affordable housing options for families, young professionals, and seniors in well-planned communities near public transit and local amenities.

Plans to partner with the county, town departments, and community organizations to enhance access to mental health resources and emergency services.

- Plans to partner with the county, town departments, and community organizations to enhance access to mental health resources and emergency services.

Supports expanded public transportation to connect Apex with neighboring areas like Raleigh, Cary, and Durham.

Supports investing in safer roads, improved sidewalks, and modern public transit while promoting renewable energy solutions.

- Supports expanded public transportation to connect Apex with neighboring areas like Raleigh, Cary, and Durham.
- Supports investing in safer roads, improved sidewalks, and modern public transit while promoting renewable energy solutions.

As of September 3, 2025, Sue Mu’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Sue Mu

Sue Mu earned a bachelor of science in chemical engineering and a bachelor of arts in finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She lives in Apex, North Carolina, with her husband and their child.

Sue Mu's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Supports partnering with county, town departments, and community organizations to improve access to mental health resources and emergency services.

Supports balancing modern development, including housing choices, with Apex’s historical charm.

Supports access to mental health services and programs that enhance overall community well-being.

Supports expanding public transportation to connect Apex with nearby areas such as Raleigh, Cary, and Durham.

Plans to partner with local entities to enhance access to mental health resources and emergency services.

TJ Evans (Apex Town Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

TJ Evans is from Robbinsdale, Minnesota. He attended Apex High School and Missouri Western State University. He lives with his partner, Kalabria, and their son, Croix James Evans, in Apex. He is a Christian.

 TJ currently serves as the Associate Director of Development at the American Diabetes Association.

TJ's campaign for Apex Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Supports local businesses and wants to attract quality brands.

Said, "I believe financial transparency and government accountability are essential pillars of good governance. Residents have the right to know how their tax dollars are being spent and to have confidence that public funds are managed responsibly and efficiently."

- Supports local businesses and wants to attract quality brands.
- Said, "I believe financial transparency and government accountability are essential pillars of good governance. Residents have the right to know how their tax dollars are being spent and to have confidence that public funds are managed responsibly and efficiently."

Supports expanding programs, activities, and partnerships to keep youth engaged, safe, and empowered.

Said, "I will ensure that every resident’s voice is heard, and that community engagement is a top priority."

Believes in environmental sustainability and preserving local history and unique areas.

- Supports expanding programs, activities, and partnerships to keep youth engaged, safe, and empowered.
- Said, "I will ensure that every resident’s voice is heard, and that community engagement is a top priority."
- Believes in environmental sustainability and preserving local history and unique areas.

Advocates for "mindful growth" that advances Apex while limiting tax increases.

Wants to address housing affordability and choice.

- Advocates for "mindful growth" that advances Apex while limiting tax increases.
- Wants to address housing affordability and choice.

As of September 3, 2025, TJ Evans’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports local businesses and attracting quality brands, while protecting taxpayers and building sustainable infrastructure.

Supports building sustainable infrastructure.

- Supports building sustainable infrastructure.

Said, "I’m committed to empowering youth through safety, expanded programs, and fast-track career paths."

- Said, "I’m committed to empowering youth through safety, expanded programs, and fast-track career paths."

TJ Evans

TJ Evans is from Robbinsdale, Minnesota. He attended Apex High School, Cape Fear Community College, and Missouri Western State University. He lives with his partner, Kalabria, and their son, Croix James Evans, in Apex. He is a Christian.

Wants to support small businesses and attract popular brands to enhance Apex’s economy.

Supports "thoughtful and responsible growth that aligns with our community’s values."

Supports "mindful growth" to advance Apex while keeping tax increases low.

Said, "I will work to bring businesses that reflect the spirit of Apex and provide meaningful opportunities for our residents."

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 