Daryl Quick, candidate for mayor in Durham, NC

Seven candidates are running for Durham mayor after Steve Schewel decided not to seek a third term.

Early voting in the non-partisan Oct 5 primary begins Sept. 16 and runs through Oct. 2. The top two finishers will face each other in the Nov. 2 general election.

To find polling places and full details on early voting, visit www.dcovotes.com or contact the Board of Elections at 919-560-0700 or elections@dconc.gov

Name: Daryl Quick

Age: 51

Residence: Durham

Occupation: Sales

Education: Community college

Political or civic experience: Mentor and advocate for 20 years

Campaign website: NA

What is the city doing right, and wrong, on gun violence?

The city isn’t making gun violence a priority. I will.

If elected, what would your two or three priorities be during your first year in office?

Ending the gun violence in our communities. I would open the community centers to our youth, and our undeserved communities would have priority in the ones in which they live. I will proactively address our homeless population.

What unique skills or life perspective would you bring to city governance?

I have spent my last eight years as a advocate of two thriving nonprofit organizations: one as president and the other as founder and president. I have the ability to bring people together and get things accomplished.

This story was originally published September 14, 2021 at 7:06 PM with the headline "Daryl Quick, candidate for mayor in Durham, NC."