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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.

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