Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Education
North Carolina Central University School of Law (JD: Cum Laude, 1998)
- North Carolina Central Law Journal
- North Carolina Central Moot Court Board, Senior Board Member
- Phi Delta Phi (Vice President: 1998)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (AB: History & Political Science, 1990)
Oak Ridge Military Academy (1986, Valedictorian & Battalion Commander)

Experience
2002-2010, Fisher, Clinard & Cornwell, PLLC, High Point, North Carolina (Partner since 2009)
Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use, Civil, Commercial, and Real Estate litigation. Corporate and Business Law. Wills, Trusts, and Estates.
Town Attorney - Wallburg, North Carolina
1998-2002, Cecil & Cecil, PA, High Point, North Carolina (Associate)
1993-1995, High Point Bank & Trust Company, High Point, North Carolina (Lender)
1990-1992, Oak Ridge Military Academy, Oak Ridge, North Carolina (Teacher & Coach)

Professional Memberships
Admitted to: North Carolina State Bar (1998)
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1998)
North Carolina Bar Association
- Real Property Section
- Zoning and Land Use Section
18th Judicial District Bar (Secretary/Treasurer: 2005-2006)
High Point Bar Association

Community Service
The City Project, Vice Chairman (2007-Present)
City of High Point, Core City Plan Steering Committee (Vice Chairman: 2005-2007)
City of High Point, Planning & Zoning Commission 2003-2010 (Chairman, 2006-2007, 2008-2009)
City of High Point, Development Ordinance Advisory Committee (2008-Present)
Uptowne High Point Association (2009-Present, Chairman)
Rotary Club of High Point (2000-2008) (Paul Harris Fellow)
String & Splinter Club Board of Directors (2006-2009, Secretary, 2007)
Oak Ridge Military Academy Board of Trustees (2009) and Board of Visitors (2006-Present)
YMCA of Greater High Point, Association Board Member (2009-Present)
Camp Cheerio Board of Directors (2005-Present, Vice Chairman: 2009-Present)
High Point Y's Men's Club (2000 - Present, President - 2003)

Personal

Married to Leigh Geddie Wagner
Children: Sarah (11) & John (6)
Attend Green Street Baptist Church

I am a native of High Point - a city I deeply love. I am very concerned about the future of our city, and in particular our efforts to bring new jobs and improved quality of life to High Point. I have a vision for High Point's future that I believe you share, and a plan to put that vision into motion:

• Comprehensive Economic Development - I want High Point to aggressively and creatively recruit new companies, support the growth of existing businesses, and develop new "home grown" ventures, and I want them to sink roots here and become "corporate citizens" that support our charities, arts and cultural community.

• Improved Quality of Life - I want High Point to have all the things other cities our size have: the shopping, the parks, the events, and the interesting gathering places where civic life and culture can grow and thrive.

• Minimize Bureaucratic Impediments - I want a government that understands that what is good for business in High Point is good for the people of High Point. Fewer impediments to business growth. Lower taxes and fees on existing and new and expanding businesses. Streamlined approvals.

• Protect Taxpayers Money - I will focus on the proper role of local government as a means of evaluating spending programs and not waste taxpayer's money.

I want High Point to be a city that my children will be proud to return to and call home. I have the courage make hard decisions and tackle challenging issues. Throughout our history, concerned citizens and business owners have sacrificed for High Point's future. The time has come for new leadership to assume their place. We must have the courage to chart a new path. I would be honored to have your support and to be your new Mayor.