[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Will Bell<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Portia Willis<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”\ud83e\udded Leadership Style & Core Values” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”15030e4d-4da2-4364-bed8-6535e4565845″ title_text_align=”center” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” 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Championed record low property tax bills<\/strong> during his three terms on City Council\u2014putting money back in residents\u2019 pockets. Believes in common-sense budgeting<\/strong> and responsible stewardship of tax dollars. Served on the City Audit Committee<\/strong>, helping ensure transparency and financial accountability. Opposed to wasteful spending\u2014would have saved taxpayers $460,000<\/strong> by having the city’s own HR and purchasing departments<\/strong> review vendor diversity data rather than outsourcing to an out-of-state private firm.<\/p>\n![\"\u274c\"](\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/274c\/72.png\")
Voted to raise property tax bills by 20% or more<\/strong> for many Greenville residents. Voted to spend $460,000 of taxpayer money<\/strong> on a DEI study<\/strong> by a private firm in Atlanta<\/strong>, rather than using internal city resources to conduct the review at no extra cost.<\/p>\n Leads with practical solutions<\/strong>, not politics or ideology. Supports free expression<\/strong> and local business rights\u2014would never support legal action to force a business to take down an American flag<\/strong>. Brings people together and focuses on what\u2019s best for the city\u2014not partisan agendas.<\/p>\n Voted to sue a private business<\/strong> to force them to take down an American flag<\/strong>\u2014a decision many residents saw as out of touch with Greenville values. Often lets partisan ideology<\/strong> shape policy decisions, rather than pursuing practical, local-first solutions.<\/p>\n Founder of \u201cSanitary Sundays,\u201d<\/strong> a monthly cleanup initiative in the University Neighborhood. Served on the Young Professionals of Pitt County Steering Committee<\/strong>, mentoring and building civic engagement among future leaders. Served on the Downtown Greenville Partnership Board<\/strong>, working directly with small business owners to improve the aesthetic and business climate<\/strong> of downtown. Advocated for downtown small businesses<\/strong> during the two-year-long BUILD Grant construction<\/strong>, bringing attention to their challenges and helping push for better communication and mitigation from the city.\u00a0 Known for showing up, listening, and taking action<\/strong> on the issues that affect residents and business owners alike.<\/p>\n Less engaged in hands-on community improvement efforts. While small businesses faced major disruption from long-term downtown construction, Portia Willis was nowhere to be found and instead<\/b>\u00a0focused on efforts to take down an American flag<\/strong> from a local business. Has not led or regularly participated in community-based programs or service initiatives.<\/p>\n Three-term City Council member with a track record of getting results<\/strong>. Works in global sales leadership<\/strong> and owns local small businesses\u2014bringing real-world experience to city issues. Understands how to balance economic growth, smart development, and responsible spending.<\/strong><\/p>\n First-term council member with limited experience in navigating complex budget or growth issues. Focuses heavily on symbolic or ideological issues<\/strong> rather than practical improvements to city services.<\/p>\n