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About Me

Dear friends and neighbors:

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Thank you for the privilege of allowing me to introduce myself to you.  I ask you to continue to read this section in its entirety in order to get a better understanding of some of my values and thoughts.

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I’m Nalini Joseph, a resident of Salisbury. I’m running for Salisbury City Council and I am seeking to earn your vote this November.  I will be honored and privileged to serve you if you should decide I am worthy of your vote.

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I am first and foremost a "Tiger Mom" to my 11 year old son Rohan, whose achievements and morals I am very proud of.

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This is also the first time I have ever run for an elected position, and am excited at the prospect of serving my community.

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What I do Professionally :

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I have been in public service for the past thirty years in various capacities of management and administration.  For the last fourteen years, I have served as the Guardian ad Litem District Administrator for abused and neglected children through the North Carolina Administrative office of the Courts.

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I am also a small business person - I own and operate Lini's Mahal LLC; a concierge chef business, also dba Lini's Burgers - a gourmet burger business.

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I serve as Executive Director and founder of William Jones Scholars LLC, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the education of children. 

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My Values and Beliefs :

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I was born and raised in India, and am the youngest daughter of two career United Methodist missionaries to India (my father Rev W.W. Jones was American, my mother Mrs. B.K. Jones was Indian).

 

Christian family values, service to others and the invaluable role of education were the bedrock of my upbringing and have shaped my value system as an adult.

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I believe that regardless of which side of the fence we stand on ideologically or politically, we can and should discuss and learn from opposing points of view.  We can have huge disagreements but still work towards the common good together.

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I believe that while a city council person has to work with the city manager to make sure the electricity is working, the trash is picked up and street potholes are fixed, the bigger task the  residents are entrusting the city council person with is to have a vision and strategy for moving the city forward in the direction of growth and prosperity for its residents.

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I believe a city council member must have the skills and ability to be able to form synergistic relationships between residents, city employees and contractors, local businesses, county commissioners and the city council itself. Once this synergy is established, moving forward together becomes much smoother. 

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I believe in America, I believe that with all its problems, that it is by far the greatest country in the world.

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I believe each and every American is given the opportunity to be exceptional. 

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As a Christian I pray and thank Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, for every veteran who fought or bled for us. 

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As an American of Asian origin, I thank and pray for the souls of those who died so my family and I can have the privilege of being American and coming to America. 

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I believe old glory flies high to signify life, liberty and the opportunity to pursue happiness for each one of us. 

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I believe America is the land of opportunity and gives everyone an equal opportunity.  All we have to do is avail of the opportunities presented. 

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I believe we need to preserve and further the promise of America, starting at the local government level; namely, our city.

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I decided that I should actively try to become part of the solution.  This is why I am asking you to give me an opportunity to serve and represent each one of you, the ultimate stakeholder in our city’s future.

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Thank you and God bless America!

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My Son Rohan and I visiting with Senator Carl Ford at the Legislative Building in Raleigh
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Trying to learn to become a better person from Father John Eckert of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
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Rep Harry Warren and Mayor Karen Alexander with my son's "COVID-BUSTERS" group.
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