Ward and Smith, P.A. Sponsors the October Power Luncheon Featuring 2025 Greenville Municipal Election Candidates

Ward and Smith, P.A. will sponsor the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce’s October Power Luncheon on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Greenville. The networking event will feature a candidate meet and greet with individuals running for Greenville City Council and Mayor in the 2025 Municipal Election.

The luncheon will welcome ten confirmed candidates representing races across multiple districts and at-large positions:

Mayoral Candidate:

• J. Connelly

City Council Candidates:

• Will Bell (At-Large)
• Portia Willis (At-Large)
• Monica Daniels (District 1)
• Arjenae Jones (District 1)
• Deb Sheppard (District 2)
• Marion Blackburn (District 3)
• Nick White (District 4)
• Les Robinson (District 5)
• Michael Tann (District 5)

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear each candidate’s vision for Greenville’s future and engage in meaningful dialogue about key issues facing the community. Lunch will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m., with the formal program starting at noon.

Reservations are required by Friday, October 17.

Details at a Glance:

• Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
• Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be available at 11:30 a.m.
• Location: Hilton Greenville | Greenville, NC