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Quinn Ray is a passionate community leader from Alamance County, where he currently serves as a Council Member for the Town of Elon, NC.

He grew up in East Burlington and later graduated from Eastern Alamance High School in Mebane. Quinn attended the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, where he earned a degree in history and political science. He is currently married to Kristen, and they have two children, Addie (4) and Scarlett (1).

Throughout his career, Quinn has demonstrated a strong commitment to his community. As a partner in two of Elon's most well-known restaurants, The Root Trackside and Tangent Eat+Bar, Quinn played an active role in driving economic growth to the area. He is currently a Risk Management Advisor at the John Peterson Agency, where he continues to serve the surrounding community.

Quinn is also an active participant in local government and community organizations. He currently serves as a member of the Economic Development Committee for the Alamance Chamber of Commerce. Quinn is also a member of the Elon Arts Committee and the Elon Budget Liaison Committee. He previously served on the Downtown Merchants Committee, the

Envision Elon Advisory Committee and the Elon representative for the NC League of Municipalities.

Quinn has demonstrated his commitment to community service through his volunteer work as a wrestling coach for Eastern Alamance High School and Walter Williams High School.

Quinn's conviction that teamwork and community engagement are crucial elements of achievement has earned him a reputation for cultivating relationships grounded in cooperation, transparency, and mutual respect. His unwavering commitment to promoting a quality life for all exemplifies his passionate dedication to the well-being of our community.

Quinn’s Track Record

  • Maintaining Elon as the 2nd safest town in NC
  • Establishment of public transportation
  • Establishment of new ADA-compliant sidewalks and infrastructure
  • Establishment of Elon’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee
  • Celebration of multi-faith traditions such as a public menorah during Hanukkah
  • Established Juneteenth as a paid holiday
  • Founding member of Elon’s Arts Advisory Committee
  • Coordination of Elon’s first public arts commission
  • Establishment of downtown advisory 501c3
  • Establishment of public outside dining space to keep restaurants open during the pandemic
  • Establishment of a social district
  • Achieving a better fire district rating
  • Achieved 8 weeks of paid parental leave for town employees

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Quinn is a leader who has enables others to feel as if they have a stake in their community government by listening to a range of voices and building community here in Elon. During his last term he has dedicated his time to champion many efforts that have made our community more livable and inclusive--from non-discrimination ordinances to support of community art--and I look forward to seeing what he will do with 4 more years in office.

-Elana Kennedy Elon resident

I am supporting Quinn Ray for reelection to the Elon Town Council. I am a witness of his amazing journey, he is always there to answer my questions, supporting me every time I reached out to him. His commitment to the community, his desire for a positive change is just a fresh air during the difficult times our State, County and Country faces. Quinn Ray gives me hope.

- Martha Krall Elon resident

 I have known Quinn from before either of us were running small businesses in Elon. What I have always admired about Quinn is the passion and energy he puts into everything he does. He commits 100% and brings unwavering authentic energy that is beyond contagious. As an Elon graduate and small business owner of 15 years in Elon, I support Quinn and his commitment to our community. He understands what we need to succeed and how to get us there.

- Peter Ustach former owner of Fat Frogg and Pandoras Pies