Vernetta Alston
Alston earned a B.A. in political science from North Carolina State University and a J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Alston's professional experience includes working as a staff attorney for North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services and the Center for Death Penalty Litigation. She has also served as a member of the Durham's Citizen Advisory Committee, the Durham Peoples' Alliance Board, and the University of North Carolina Law Pro Bono Alumni Board.
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Immigration & Border: “Our immigrant communities are vital to Durham’s strength and identity. We must stand up to the discrimination and violence that has plagued our communities and be a city where everyone has a place and no one lives in fear.”
(Ballotpedia (Campaign themes)) Public Safety & Justice: “We have to demand local law enforcement that is efficient, transparent, and accountable. Communities of color and marginalized groups continue to suffer the strain of discrimination, harassment, and violence by local law enforcement. We have to reject policies designed to harass and tear apart families.”
(Ballotpedia (Campaign themes)) Public Safety & Justice: “We have to continue to work toward effective communication between police and residents, and demand a commitment by the department to protect and serve us all with equal regard for our humanity.”
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