I’m proud to have received the following endorsements from local leaders for my campaign for re-election. Add your name!
The following are citizen endorsements I’ve received; printed without edit:
Representative Wiley Nickel and Representative Deborah Ross
We’re delighted to endorse the re-elections of Terry Mahaffey and Arno Zegerman for Apex town council. They’ve proven themselves as outstanding champions for quality education, responsible zoning, and fostering an inclusive community where everyone can prosper. We proudly support their candidacies for the upcoming November election.
Tony Cope – Founder + Director
Y’all! I just had coffee with Terry Mahaffey, Apex Town Council Member. This guy LOVES Apex, and is obsessed with making this town the absolute best it can be.We talked a lot of about sidewalks! I mean, who ever talks about sidewalks??? He does. Why? Because to our town, sidewalks really matter. That’s his thing:…
George McDowell – Archivist, Cary Tree Archive
I endorse Terry b/c I believe he agrees with the UN Secretary General that we are on the path to environmental chaos that must be reversed if our children and grandchildren are to have normal lives. — And if you think this statement is hyperbole, starting asking your friends with young children about their kids’…
Thomas Hull
Excellent candidate and dedicated public servant
Debbie Kenyon
Terry has been available and responsive to the Apex Sustainability Alliance for questions and procedures to keep improving on environmental concerns.
Susan King Cope – Development Director
Terry is a great community leader. Always willing to discuss community happenings, plans, and problems. He is professional, transparent and a good leader.
Dr. Candace Smith
Terry is a responsive and engaged leader in our community. He responds to the big and small inquiries sent his way with thoughtful, data-driven answers. The world would be a brighter place with more folks like Terry. Apex is all the better with him helping steer the ship!
Kiersten Johnson
Terry is a constant, transparent voice when it comes to issues – and ongoing work! – in our town.
Frances Mescall
He has poise, transparency and seems to genuinely have the towns best interests at heart
Margaret Miller
His quick responses, transparency, and commitment to Apex
Chelsea Penumarthy
Incredibly kind, transparent, and effective leader.
Rachel Corvin
His participation and engagement on social media has helped me be a more informed Apex resident and I greatly appreciate it.
Erin Bridges
Terry is honest, thoughtful, and engaged. He does not hide from tough conversations. He truly listens to and considers opposing views before making a decision. The town is much better off with him as a leader.
Bryan Allyn – Teacher
Terry is very transparent with anything involving the town. It is obvious that he takes his civic duty seriously, and does what’s best for Apex.
Chuck Mihaliak
Terry has been a strong leader who always puts the best interest of the people of Apex at the center of every decision. He does an amazing job of keeping us all informed about what’s happening on the town council and across Apex as a whole. He does this with a high level of integrity…
Barbara Selvaggio
A good contact for the community that truly cares
Nichole Baldridge – Education
Terry Mahaffey has always been active in our community. He is honest and forthcoming with information. I appreciate that he explains things and answers community questions and concerns.
Judith Diab
Terry is the most responsive public servant I have ever encountered. He takes his responsibility to the town and its residents very seriously.
TJ Cawley – Morrisville Mayor
Terry is helping Apex lead the way in Wake County by implementing innovative and progressive programs and policies regarding sustainability and housing affordability.
Deirdre Day – Speech Language Pathologist
Terry is an Amazing advocate for Apex. He provides transparency and honesty in all of his communications and can summarize and simplify data for those of us not as well versed in this which is essential to understanding the future needs of our community .
Harvey Richmond – Retired senior environmental analyst Environmental Protection Agency
Terry has made environmental issues, including tree protection and promoting use of Electric Vehicles, a high priority for our town. We need to reelect Terry so he can continue to be a strong voice for protecting our environment.
DeAnna Conard
Terry has been a tremendous asset to the Apex Town Council. He’s helped make a lot of progress as our small town grows at a fast pace. He’s been transparent in his work, he’s active in the community, and is the most open and responsive town council member in addressing questions and concerns of residents.…
Kyle Shipp – Town Commissioner – Pittsboro, NC
Terry has a deep commitment to his community and to improving himself to better serve his community.
Brian Adkins – Retired
Terry has been the best communicator of local politics that I can remember. Thank you for “disinfecting with sunlight” and keeping us citizens in the loop.
Jenna Wadsworth – Wake County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor
Terry is an authentic, bold leader who is wholly committed to serving his community and doing what is right, even when it’s difficult. He’s also a fantastic, empathetic, kind-hearted human being with a great sense of humor.
Kristi Cunningham Fouts
I’ve followed Terry on Facebook and his constant ability to be direct, kind and to state facts to the public. I’m so very impressed with his words and ability to not add fuel to fires as they pop up on community forums and in Town Council meetings. I feel He has Apex’s best interests in…
Autumn Lam – Town of Apex Resident
To keep sanity, decorum and the truth alive. No conspiracy theories wanted.
James Quaintance – Project Manager
Terry actually does what, from my experience, very few elected officials do. He actively engages with his constituency and makes a genuine effort to address their concerns. He’s an excellent public servant and I recommend him wholeheartedly.
Jean Sauberan – Retired Adult Educator
I moved here in 2015, when Apex was named as a “Best place to live”. I supported Terry in his first run for Apex Town Council because I believed in his mission. He continues to be an ethical and honest elected official who works hard, even with our town’s rapid growth, to keep Apex “a…
Philip DeSimone – Citizen/Business Owner -“Utica Bakery”
Terry consistently asks questions of the citizens of Apex, assessing citizens concerns and thoughts. He frequently keeps the people informed by posting updates and initiating conversations. The town belongs to ALL its citizens. Terry obviously understands this detail.
Elizabeth O’Brien – Risk Administrator
Throughout his time on Apex Town Council, Terry has shown himself to he a true servant leader. He consistently works for the good of all Apex citizens. He is transparent, approachable, and a always willing to answer questions/concerns that Town residents have. Apex deserves leadership like Terry’s and that is why I endorse him for…
Damien Fernandez
Terry has earned my trust as being a person of integrity and character. He consistently puts in positive energy into his efforts and goes beyond the pale to educate voters on complicated issues. We need more civil servants like Terry whose moral compasses do not waver, when challenged.
Jennifer Shannon – Apex Citizen
Terry’s transparency about local government is INCREDIBLE. The amount of time and effort he puts into thoughtfully and kindly explaining the details of issues to the general public has helped me to feel so much more connected to Apex and the decisions that are being made. I feel like a more empowered voter because of…
Vickie Adamson – Wake County Commissioner District 7
Terry has proven to be a Apex Town Council member who provides outstanding constituent servants and consistently votes for strong progressive policies.
Andrew Brugh – Citizen
Engaged. Available. Dedicated. Intelligent. Prepared.
David Paul – ITService Delivery
He is the most engaged council member. He openly converses with the entire community in multiple forums. He never avoids the difficult answer or topic. He has worked on very positive but controlled growth of our fantastic town!!! He had my vote and should have yours as well.
Alex Thomas – Software Architect
Terry has shown himself to be a responsive and thoughtful leader for Apex
Donald Perlmutter – Resident
Terry supports homeowners and has depth and breadth of knowledge in civic matters.
John Barnshaw – Vice President
Terry is a proven leader who is highly responsive to citizens regardless of issue or party.
Megan Gannon Evans
I have great admiration for Terry’s service-oriented representation for our town. People ask questions on Facebook and Terry’s answers are always timely, considered and thorough. Terry will say when he doesn’t know an answer, but then he researches and finds answers for his constituents. My husband Greg calls these Terry’s “reasoned responses” which is high…
Gail Peterson – Citizen of Walden Creek
Terry Mahaffey’s informs us about what our town issues are and what is being done on our behalf in a very timely manner. I also notice that if someone airs a concern or question about community issues on a public forum, Terry responds quickly. I’ve never experienced that level of civic communication anywhere I’ve lived.
Malinda Salter – VP of Sustainability and Impact at SECU
It is critical to preserve our natural resources and mitigate our emissions and Terry understands this. She has my vote.
Deborah Harris Judd – Retired from TOA
Because he is The Tree Guy.
Ron Alexander – President, R. Alexander Associates, Inc.
Owning an environmental consulting company, I greatly support Terry’s green initiatives
Irina Cole
He really cares to engage with the members of the community on social media and face-to-face, and offers meaningful and fact based answers. He’s also an Apex resident, which I think it’s important for a town council position.
Robert Ledesma – Software Engineer
Transperancy, Truthfulness, Integrity
Ashley Solis
Terry had been something short of amazing to the city of Apex. He has substantially helped with environmental protections in Apex. When my neighborhood was having an issue with pedestrian safety Terry came out and actually met with us and walked the area we were concerned about. He advocated for us and also introduced an…
Lila Kelleher – Substitute Special Needs teacher
He’s done a good job so far of keeping us up-to-date on everything that’s going on in Apex giving us heads up information that’s necessary to keep our community running.
Laura Brain
I appreciate Terry Mahaffey’s calm and educated stance on so many issues. He is a strong environmental advocate for Apex as well as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. He keeps the town up to date with council happenings and his transparent communication is always so helpful.
John Cerqueira – Retired CFO
Terry has an excellent knowledge of Apex town government. He takes great pains to fully explain his position and the actions of the town council. Apex needs Terry Mahaffey.
Lisa Mead – Development Director, National Hispanic Bar Association, Library Commission Secretary
Terry has been collaborator and supporter of our library programs, serving on Town Council while the Apex Library was being renovated. Not all municipalities in Wake have a library, Apex is fortunate to have a welcoming space that provides a community service. As a parent, professional, and citizen, I appreciate the thoughtful decision making process…
Julia Laskorunsky
Absolutely! He’s incredibly responsive to his constituents
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