Elect Jason Thompson

I would like to thank everyone who came out to vote in the municipal election this week. At the end of the day, we fell short by a few votes. I am proud of running a clean campaign and I wish the newly elected council members the very best. I would especially like to thank Colin Jones for being an outstanding campaign manager and thank everyone who worked the polls and supported me. The Bible reminds us in several books that God opens doors no one can close and closes doors no one can open. With every closed door, there is a window of opportunity. I thank God for allowing me to serve our town for 20 years with EMS and 12 years on the council. Clayton has blessed me more than I can ever bless Clayton!! It is time for me to enjoy some rest and look out the window for my next opportunity. God Bless the Town of Clayton and the greatest county in the USA, Johnston County!

You may wonder why my campaign doesn’t have 100 signs, fancy mailers, or fundraising events. The answer is simple, I’ve spent my entire career as a public servant, and I am 100% self-funded. I cannot express how thankful I am that I am able to say that. I believe Clayton should retain its small-town feel. There are council races across the state with commercials, bill boards, and ad campaigns. When it comes to politics, it seems that the story is becoming all too common… “bought and paid for.” Clayton is too special for money to be the deciding factor of whether our charm stays in tact.

It’s important for you all to know this for many reasons. One, I think transparency in politics is extremely important and is certainly not common any longer. Two, you can be 100% certain that you are voting for just Jason Thompson. You’re not voting for any company or firm that has decided to influence me with a check. I wouldn’t be influenced anyway, Clayton is worth more to me than any check, but there’s no doubt when there’s no money. Lastly, I want you to know that our campaign has been based off hard work, effort, and not having wasteful spending. You have to work a lot harder when your campaign doesn’t have unlimited money, and you always look to pinch penny’s when you can. However, saving money and being a careful spender in this campaign was easy to me. I’ve done it on the council when wielding the purse of the Town of Clayton, keeping the most money I could in your pocket, and I will continue to be a careful spender if you trust me with your vote on Tuesday.

Remember, Election Day is TUESDAY!!! Vote Jason Thompson, Clayton Town Council.

When it comes to being on the Clayton Town Council, I have been truly blessed. Not only with the trust of the citizens, but also with a resume as a proven leader who has accomplished real, tangible things for Clayton. I’d like to share some of these with you, distinguishing myself from the pack, and showing the value in proven leadership:

- I have helped get vital equipment and training for our emergency services. This includes new fire trucks (including the new ladder truck), many utility and auxiliary vehicles for the fire department, and a station expansion for them to live and work in better conditions. For law enforcement, I have supported their acquisition of body and car cameras, additional equipment to keep the community safe, and new vehicles to accomplish their jobs. Not to mention, both departments have been able to broaden their area of practice, add key additional employees to serve our citizens, and keep Clayton safer during my time on the council.

- During my term on the council, we added School Resource Officers to every single school in Clayton. It is important to me that when your child gets their education in our town, you are confident that they are safe. Our young people are the future of the Town of Clayton, and I will continue to support their education, safety, and health at every turn.

- I have been a huge supporter of Parks and Recreation, and we have made huge strides since I joined the council. We have opened the indoor community center, opened the new park in East Clayton, opened a dog park in East Clayton, and reopened and renovated the now Clyde Sinclair Park. We also have made huge strides to open the system of greenways and trails in Clayton- while expanding our emergency services to make sure they are safe. Last, but certainly not least, Harmony Park provides an inclusive space for all children of all abilities to play with their families.

- I have had a strong record of voting against increasing taxes for Clayton residents. I believe that your money should stay in your pocket as much as it possibly can. I would much rather see that money being spent at our local businesses in Clayton than being taxed by Clayton.

- We completed the connection of NC-42 to Front St which added increased economic activity downtown, allowed for easier flow of traffic, and lessens commute times through town. I plan to continue strategizing to improve traffic in Clayton. I recognize the issues with traffic, especially on HWY 70 BUS, and I want to make real strides to fix that- like hiring a traffic engineer whose sole job it is to review changes in Clayton’s community and determine if our roads and transportation infrastructure can handle it- and what we need to match our current size.

There is no other candidate on your ballot Tuesday that can say they have been able to make as much of an impact through governmental accomplishments as I can. While I believe the credit truly goes to our town employees that execute projects and keep our town running, I am humbled to have had the ability to push the projects forward.

I kindly ask for your support, this Tuesday, November 7th, to vote Jason Thompson for Clayton Town Council.

Proven Leadership for the Town of Clayton.

I want to thank everyone who made Harvest Festival a success here in Clayton this year. There are so many individuals from public safety, the Town of Clayton, the Chamber of Commerce, and many more that are vital to this event. I’m so glad that many families got to have a great time, and it was an honor to connect with you at my booth.

It was so nice to cut the ribbon for the grand opening this year! That was certainly a memorable part of this year’s Harvest Festival.

Remember to vote Jason Thompson for Clayton Town Council on November 7th.

I would like to thank everyone who stopped by to visit with me during Clayton Harvest Festival! The weather was beautiful and attendance was phenomenal. I would like to thank Ruth Anderson for sharing her tent with me! It was a blessing to be beside the Horne Memorial UMC tent! Pastors Kim and Sherrie are the best! Thank you Colin Jones for your hard work helping with every aspect of my campaign!