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As your At-Large representative, Will Bell<\/strong> will champion bold, community-focused projects\u2014without putting the burden on taxpayers<\/strong>. Through his relationships in Raleigh, Washington, and across the public and private sector<\/strong>, Will will work to bring more opportunity, recreation, and innovation to Greenville.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what he\u2019s focused on:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Video” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”613e0d41-7666-4865-a689-69ed9791dc64″ locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”\ud83c\udfca Bringing a YMCA to Greenvillee” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”0a5dfeb1-4d4d-4660-ae22-f9a5860b7c51″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”627a220f-e93a-45f1-949f-b5d64e376209″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Idea:<\/strong> Establish a full-service YMCA to serve families, youth, and seniors across Greenville.<\/p>\n Why It Matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n Provides accessible wellness, childcare, and youth sports opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Promotes community health and engagement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Attracts and retains families looking for quality-of-life amenities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n How Will Gets It Done:<\/strong><\/p>\n Leverage partnerships<\/strong> with regional YMCA leadership and local healthcare systems to identify a site and funding model.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Work with state legislators<\/strong> to access capital grant opportunities for community health and recreation facilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Secure private sector sponsorships and foundation support<\/strong> to build and sustain the facility without taxpayer funding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 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global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”627a220f-e93a-45f1-949f-b5d64e376209″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Idea:<\/strong> Build out a multi-use greenway connecting Greenville to Washington, NC\u2014boosting recreation, tourism, and regional connectivity.<\/p>\n Why It Matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n Encourages outdoor activity and eco-tourism.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Connects communities across Pitt and Beaufort Counties.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strengthens Eastern NC\u2019s appeal as an outdoor destination.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n How Will Gets It Done:<\/strong><\/p>\n Partner with state transportation leaders<\/strong> and the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources<\/strong> for trail and infrastructure grants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Engage federal representatives<\/strong> to support funding through DOT\u2019s RAISE<\/strong> (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) program.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Coordinate with local governments, ECU, and landowners<\/strong> to secure easements and right-of-way\u2014without raising local taxes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bell4gvl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Greenway1.png” title_text=”Greenway(1)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Video” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”613e0d41-7666-4865-a689-69ed9791dc64″ locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”\ud83d\ude80 Funding the ECU Miller School Entrepreneurship Challenge” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”0a5dfeb1-4d4d-4660-ae22-f9a5860b7c51″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”627a220f-e93a-45f1-949f-b5d64e376209″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Idea:<\/strong> Provide sustainable, annual funding to support ECU student entrepreneurs and help launch homegrown businesses in Greenville.<\/p>\n Why It Matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n Keeps top talent in Greenville after graduation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Drives innovation, job creation, and economic development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strengthens the university-city relationship.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n How Will Gets It Done:<\/strong><\/p>\n Collaborate with ECU leadership<\/strong> and the Miller School to establish a public-private endowment model<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Work with local industries and corporate partners<\/strong> to match funds and sponsor student startups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Advocate at the state level<\/strong> for higher education innovation funding that includes entrepreneurship accelerators and business incubation programs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bell4gvl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrepreneurship-.png” title_text=”Entrepreneurship” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Video” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”613e0d41-7666-4865-a689-69ed9791dc64″ locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ 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and tourism organizations<\/strong> to secure grant funding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Work with our federal representatives<\/strong> to pursue EDA (Economic Development Administration)<\/strong> grants for cultural infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Engage corporate sponsors, naming rights partners, and regional event producers<\/strong> to co-invest in the project.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Develop a regional entertainment master plan<\/strong> that includes public input and long-term maintenance funding\u2014without a tax increase.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bell4gvl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Town-Common.png” title_text=”Town Common” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” 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