Skip to content

J. David Simmons Jr.

Cohort 2

Jurisdiction: Wilkesboro

University: UNC-Greensboro

Hometown: Wilkesboro, NC

Biography

David Simmons served his fellowship in the Town of Wilkesboro, where he was responsible for traveling to all municipal-owned parks and public spaces to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Simmons also assisted with the distribution of COVID-19 relief funds and served as a leader on the Town’s tourism and development boards and committees.

Before LFNC

Simmons graduated from UNC-Greensboro with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in history.

News

January 19, 2024
City Kids: How Youth and Local Government are a Perfect Match

The first cohort of Lead for North Carolina Fellows made a splash in communities across the state, launching meaningful projects with real-world impact.

News

January 19, 2024
Meet Nick Boyd: The man saving Lenoir County homeowners’ money

Fellow Nick Boyd’s work with the Community Rating System program earned recognition for reducing flood insurance premiums for county homeowners.

News

January 19, 2024
Promoting Fiscal Responsibility from the Classroom

The UNC School of Government furthers its commitment to serving North Carolina’s local governments through a course taught by William Rivenbark and Rebecca Badgett.

Join a New Generation of Public Service Leaders

North Carolina communities are ready for you.

Get started
AmeriCorps

Knapp-Sanders Building
Campus Box 3330
UNC-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330

© 2024 Lead for North Carolina. All rights reserved.