Devin Johnson for Winterville Town Council

Smart Development - Safe Community - Stellar Service

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My Vision for Winterville

SMART DEVELOPMENT To create a sustainable, livable, and economically vibrant Winterville by attracting development, investing in infrastructure, and managing growth in an efficient and responsible manner.

SAFE COMMUNITY To foster a secure and thriving Winterville where all individuals and property are kept safe through collaborative outreach and proactive engagement with Citizens to address their evolving needs.

STELLAR SERVICE To deliver citizen-centric services for all of Winterville in an efficient and effective manner that consistently exceeds expectations through streamlined processes and prioritized allocation of resources.

FAQs

  • I am running for the opportunity to put Winterville on a prosperous and safe trajectory. To ensure that local government collects and spends wisely so that Citizens aren’t burdened and they receive the superior services they deserve.

  • I am a United States Marine Corps Veteran with service in Afghanistan.

    I have a Master’s in Public Administration.

    I have experience in local government finance and have attended courses towards achieving certifications as a Certified Local Government Budget Officer and Certified Local Government Finance Officer from UNC-School of Government.

  • I believe I possess the greatest skillset to bring everyone to the table and have their voices heard.

    Veterans make terrific public servants. We understand that we may not agree with everyone we work with, but there is a common goal that we work towards-not just because it is what is Best for the Community but also because it is the Right Thing To Do.

What is your position on…

  • To compete and provide the best for our citizens, my view is that we must do what we can to attract development that Compliments our community and meets the needs of the people who live and work in Winterville.

    We must listen to the concerns of today with an eye toward the future and encourage smart investment including investing in ourselves as a Community through infrastructure projects and capital improvements.

  • A thriving Winterville is one where we invest and support our public safety professionals.

    I believe that offering continuous training keeps our public safety personnel on the cutting edge of industry standards and best practices. Offering mental health resources is also crucially important when these selfless men & women are subjected to traumatic experiences.

    We must also not shy away from investing in the equipment that keeps our professionals and citizens safe. This includes ensuring equipment is operable when the need arises.

  • Government at all levels should be good stewards of tax-payers money.

    This means not setting tax rates too high or charging excessive fees that burden the citizens

  • Small train station building labeled 'Winterville' with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background, and a gravel workflow outside with parking signs and small trees along the sidewalk.

    Gather

  • A baseball field with a dirt infield and green grass, empty with a puddle in the foreground reflecting the sky, fencing, and trees in the background.

    Play

  • A small town street with colorful storefronts along a railroad track, with utility poles and power lines, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

    Connect

  • Children's playground at Water Tower Park in Winterville with a blue sign, swings, and a background of trees and houses.

    Enjoy

  • Fire trucks parked inside a fire station with the sign 'Town of Winterville Fire - Rescue - EMS Station 15' on the brick exterior.

    Protect

  • Construction site with excavators working on dirt, open grassy field in foreground, trees in background, partly cloudy sky overhead.

    Grow

Experience & Biography

United States Marine Corps

During my childhood I tried many different organizations and sports, but none was more lasting or had a greater influence on the eventual trajectory of my life than the Young Marines…

Parris Island & Training

In February 2009 I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and reported for Boot Camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, where after 13 weeks of training, young men and women go to become basically trained Marines. For those who are familiar with the island, I was assigned to Platoon 3038, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion (3rd RTB), before it was moved and was closer to the rifle range. IYKYK.

Following boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, I was assigned the School of Infantry- Infantry Training Battalion onboard Camp Geiger in North Carolina where I received the MOS of 0311, Infantryman. In September 2009, I reported to Camp Pendleton, California for follow-on training where I was ultimately designated the MOS of 0313, Light Armored Vehicle Crewman.

Camp Lejeune & Afghanistan

In November 2009, I reported to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina where I was assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. Between May & November of 2011, I deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During my five year enlistment (2009-2014), I participated in many training events and exercises across the country including Integrated Training Exercises at Marine Corps Base 29 Palms, California & Mountain Exercise at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, amongst other training evolutions.

Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Medals

Awards & Medals

I was Honorably Discharged from the United States Marine Corps in February, 2014 as a Corporal and my awards include: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with two stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan, Rifle Qualification Badge, & Pistol Qualification Badge.

Local Government

Town of Winterville

In June 2023 I was appointed to the Town Board of Adjustment where we hear and decide appeals concerning zoning issues, applications for special use permits, and requests for variances.

Pitt County Government

My first role in local government came in 2021 with Pitt County Emergency Management as a 911 Telecommunicator. In this role I received and dispatched calls, having a direct impact on Pitt County citizens by providing a critical link with emergency resources. In 2022, I took 7,592 calls, the most of any Pitt County telecommunicator for the year; In December 2022 I was awarded Pitt County Employee of the Month.

In January 2023 I was blessed with an opportunity with Pitt County Financial Services as a Budget & Grants Analyst. For nearly two years, until December 2024 I worked directly as a contributor with the planning and execution of the Pitt County Annual Operating Budget gaining valuable insight into the financial operations of local government.

City of Greenville

In December 2024 I continued my career in local government, taking a role as Financial Analyst for the City of Greenville. Building on my experience with Pitt County, I continue to work closely with the Annual Operating Budget as well as other projects including developing a performance management solution for the City, combining information from various sources to maximize efficiencies and achieve positive outcomes.

Biography.

My name is Devin Johnson and I have lived in Winterville since the Summer of 2021. An Ohio native, my journey to Eastern North Carolina began in 2009 when I enlisted in United States Marine Corps and subsequently chose to stay in North Carolina after I completed 5 years in the military in 2014; in 2017, I relocated to Pitt County.

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Like many people, my wife, Julianne and I, chose to make Winterville home because it offered the perfect balance to begin our family.

Julianne and I met while we were both living in Wilmington and were married during the height of COVID-19 on Halloween 2020. It is our affinity with this spooky holiday that we love decorating the house and celebrating this day with Trick-or-Treaters.

My faith is something that has taken a much more prominent role in my life as I have gotten older. I have been a Catholic for 25 years but only within the past few years have I found myself returning to the faith and am a parishioner of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Greenville. This past Easter, Julianne & I were able to mark a spiritual milestone through the Sacrament of Confirmation.