A More Affordable Gastonia Starts Here.
Clark Simon for
Gastonia City Council
Ward 5
Lower Taxes.
Smarter Spending.
Better Living.
CLARK'S VISION
"Gastonia should be a place where families can thrive—not just survive—and that starts with making life more affordable for everyone.
That’s why I’m running—to cut waste, lower taxes, and build a future where working families, seniors, and small businesses can all afford to stay and succeed."
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CLARK'S PLAN
Keeping Gastonia Affordable
Gastonia has always offered something special — a great place to live, close to Charlotte, without Charlotte prices.
But that’s changing.
Costs are rising across the board — housing, utilities, taxes — and many families are being priced out of the city they love. Seniors are making impossible choices. Young people can’t afford to stay. Businesses struggle to grow.
We’re losing our advantage.
I’m running for City Council to keep Gastonia affordable — because without affordability, we lose the very thing that makes this city work for everyday people.
Issues
Lower Taxes & Fees
Fight to lower property taxes by attracting new businesses and growing our tax base — so
homeowners aren’t carrying the full burden.
Stop rising utility fees by prioritizing essential services.
Cut Wasteful Spending
Audit city departments to root out inefficiencies, waste, and unnecessary programs.
Pause big-ticket projects until we balance the basics: streets, safety, and service.
Grow The Right Way
Attract and support more businesses to broaden our tax base — so homeowners don’t carry the full load.
Market Gastonia as an affordable, accessible hub for companies priced out of Charlotte.
Affordable Living for All
Protect and expand affordable housing options so working families can stay.
Ensure utilities and services are priced fairly — no more automatic rate hikes without accountability.
A Record of Service
Gastonia Community Service
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Board Member, Animal League of Gaston Co.
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Board Member, City of Gastonia Storm Water Commission
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Fmr. Member, Gastonia Historic District Commission
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Graduate, FBI Citizens Academy
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Graduate, CBI - Leaders Under 40
Professional
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Nonprofit consultant
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Built a career stretching limited dollars
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Knows how to cut waste, improve efficiency, and save money.
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Director, Impact Philanthropy Group
Faith
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Believes in God’s calling to serve others, guided by Micah 6:8—to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with the Lord.
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Active at Temple Emanuel, where he finds both community and purpose.
Education
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Clark has a degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University.
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He will use this background to serve the people of Gastonia.
