| District 01: Mayor Frederick Yates, Winfall Councilmember Darius Horton, Elizabeth City |
District 07: Vacant |
| District 02: Vacant | District 08: Mayor Pro Tem Deloris Chambers, Badin |
| District 03: Mayor Eulis Willis, Navassa | District 09: Mayor Sharon Hightower, Greensboro |
| District 04: Vacant | District 10: Councilmember Crissy Thomas, Lenoir |
| District 05: Vacant | District 11: Alderman Stacey Thomas, Dallas |
| District 06: Vacant | District 12: Councilmember Maurice Jones, Brevard |
North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials
About Us
Since its formation over 30 years ago, North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials, also known as NCBEMO has taken the lead in supporting public service as a way to implement change for citizens of North Carolina. NCBEMO strives to achieve political and community transformation through training, education, collaboration, advocacy and outreach programs that promote the mission of the organization.
NCBEMO represents the vision of dedicated elected officials who gathered in Asheville, North Carolina in 1981 at the annual meeting of the North Carolina League of Municipalities and proclaimed the need for active engagement within the structure of NCLM. The change envisioned was to create an environment for black elected officials to become an integral part of the operations of the League.
NCBEMO is a nonpartisan, nonprofit statewide organization of current black elected officials and supporters of the organization.
2025 NC BEMO Board Nominations
Submit your nomination for the NC BEMO Board of Directors by May 26, 2025
The Board is accepting nominations for three (3) new Directors for the 2025-2027 term, two (2) new Directors for the 2025-2026 term, and the President, First Vice President, and Second Vice President positions.
Executive Board
President
Donatario Hardy
Mayor, Kinston
First Vice President
Brian H. Jackson
Councilmember, Jacksonville
Second Vice President
Veronica Carter
Councilmember, Leland
Immediate Past President
Sharon Hightower
Mayor Pro Tem, Greensboro
Treasurer
Bryan Haynes
Commissioner, Fuquay-Varina
Secretary
Sona L. Cooper
Mayor Pro Tem, Spring Lake
Assistant Secretary
Jessica Harrison
Mayor Pro Tem, Zebulon
Parliamentarian
Rashad Roberts
Councilmember, Chadbourn
Membership & Dues
Our membership year runs annually from July 1 to June 30, and current membership dues are $75.00, which can be paid upon invoicing via credit card, ACH or check.
NCBEMO welcomes new members of current black elected officials and supporters. To join as a new member, please complete our Member Interest Form
Upcoming Events
18
2025
Reception
NC BEMO & Legislative Black Caucus Reception
Wednesday, June 18
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
26
2025
Conference
2025 NC BEMO Summer Conference
Saturday, July 26
8:00 AM -
Sunday, July 27
1:00 PM
26
2025
Sponsorship
2025 NC BEMO Summer Conference Sponsorship
Saturday, July 26
8:00 AM -
Sunday, July 27
1:30 PM
Dr. Larry Womble Scholarship
Scholarship window opens 5/5 - 6/13/25
We're pleased to announce that the organization is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Dr. Larry Womble Scholarship. Every year, NC BEMO, through generous donations, provides scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to eligible high school students with outstanding academic credentials. Interested students must be North Carolina residents with a plan to enroll in a four-year college or university or Community College in the upcoming academic year.
The NC BEMO Scholarship Committee will receive application materials until 5:00pm on June 13, 2025.
Scholarship & Events Gallery
2023 Dr. Larry Womble Scholarship Recipients
Rocky Mt City Center | Rocky Mount, NC
2022 Dr. Larry Womble Scholarship Recipients
Beaufort Inn | Beaufort, NC
2021 Dr. Larry Womble Scholarship Recipients
2019 Dr. Larry Womble Scholarship Recipients
2018 Dr. Larry Womble Scholarship Recipients
2023 Summer Conference
Rocky Mount, NC
2019 Summer Conference
Pine Knoll Shores
2018 Summer Conference
Greenville, N.C