CJ TurrentineDistrict 3

On the ballot November 3, 2026

A public servant.A proven record.

Charles “CJ” Turrentine Jr. is a disabled U.S. Army combat veteran, community builder, and proud son of Henderson running for Vance County Commissioner, District 3. He is focused on expanding opportunity, supporting families, and building a safer, stronger Vance County.

Meet CJVolunteer

Rooted in Henderson. Ready to serve District 3.

District 3Proof in the workCJ Turrentine, candidate for Vance County Commissioner District 3

The record

Start with what’s already been done.

community-led park fundraising
$140K+
community read-ins
12+
youth reached since 2025
4 → 60+
youth touchpoints
Weekly

Proof in the work

Done. Underway. Next.

The campaign is not asking voters to rely on titles. Each result starts with an outcome, names the work around it, and shows what comes next.

01

Neighborhood revitalization

More than $140,000 raised with the community to move Chestnut Street Park forward.

CJ helped organize neighbors, partners, and sustained fundraising around a shared vision for the park.

In partnership with Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks.

Done
  • Phase one completed
  • Community-led fundraising exceeded $140,000
  • A neglected space became a source of neighborhood pride
Underway

Keep leading the work toward phase two and use the same community-first model in more neighborhoods.

Next

Bring the same disciplined, partner-led approach to county government.

02

Youth and education

Participation grew from four young people in 2025 to more than sixty today.

CJ built consistent touchpoints around literacy, mentoring, safe places, and a path toward work.

With Perry Memorial Library, AIM High, Park and Play, families, and community volunteers.

Done
  • More than twelve community read-ins
  • Weekly youth touchpoints
  • Literacy and mentoring paired with safe environments
Underway

Connect more young people to career pathways, trusted adults, and places where they can learn and belong.

Next

Bring the same disciplined, partner-led approach to county government.

03

Safe, connected communities

Pathways 2 Peace brings people together before a crisis—not only after one.

CJ frames public safety as relationship building, mentorship, literacy, and opportunity creation.

Alongside residents, faith leaders, mentors, and local partners.

Done
  • Ongoing relationship building
  • Mentorship and literacy work
  • Opportunity as a foundation for safer neighborhoods
Underway

Keep changing mindsets by connecting more residents—especially young people—to support and opportunity.

Next

Bring the same disciplined, partner-led approach to county government.

Community revitalization

Chestnut Street Park is moving forward.

Community-led fundraising exceeded $140,000 in partnership with Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks. Phase one is complete, and CJ is continuing to lead the work toward phase two.

CJ Turrentine helping at a youth activity in a Vance County park
Park and Play

Safe places, consistent adults, and youth opportunity are part of the work.

In the community

The record is visible.

Leadership is more than a list of affiliations. It is time spent with young people, veterans, small businesses, partners, and neighbors doing the work together.

CJ Turrentine helping with food distribution at a community event
Community care

Service means doing the practical work in front of you.

CJ Turrentine with public leaders during a North Carolina visit
Public service

Strong local leadership requires relationships beyond one room.

CJ Turrentine outdoors with two community leaders
Shared leadership

Partnership is how good ideas become dependable programs.

CJ Turrentine talking with neighbors at a community gathering
Neighbor to neighbor

Showing up is not a campaign season habit. It is the work.

CJ Turrentine with a fellow veteran at a community event
Veteran community

Military service continues as a commitment to people at home.

Four priorities

Opportunity should reach the people who live here.

Vance County has the people, pride, and workforce to move forward. County leadership should make sure growth protects what matters and returns value to residents.

01

Youth & Education

Grow literacy, mentoring, safe environments, and career pathways through dependable weekly contact—not one-time programs.

02

Responsible Growth & Opportunity

Vance County has a strong workforce. As data centers and other new technologies consider this region, negotiate from strength so growth protects resources, creates local opportunity, and returns real value to residents.

03

Neighborhood Revitalization

Restore neighborhoods by organizing with the people who live there. Progress is not only new structures; it is pride, trust, and shared ownership.

04

Safe, Connected Communities

Build safety through relationships, mentorship, literacy, and opportunity while supporting practical, accountable public-safety work.

District 3

Deep roots. Strong neighbors. Real potential.

District 3 is more than a number on a map. It is rural roads and working families, long-held land and new dreams, churches, neighborhoods, small businesses, and people who look out for one another.

Its potential is already here. The job of a commissioner is to listen closely, protect the community’s resources, and help turn local strength into opportunity people can see and feel.

Why CJ is running
Map of Vance County Commission District 3
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Get involved

Change happens when neighbors step in.

Tell us how you would like to help. The campaign will follow up with a practical next step.

Prefer to talk?(252) 204-9334cturrentinejr@gmail.com

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