Special to Iredell Free News

Justin Crews announced his candidacy for a seat on the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education.

Crews is running as an unaffiliated candidate in District 7. He is the father of seven children who currently attend I-SS schools.

He has served as a minister for 20 years and has been an ordained deacon at The Ramp Church International for eight years. He currently serves as a team volunteer on the Mooresville Mayor’s Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce.

Crews holds a degree in electrical electronics as well as an associate degree as an electrical analyst, 

If elected to the I-SS board, Crews plans to look at ways to bring more teachers and bus drivers to I-SS district. He also plans to advocate for more parental involvement and support. Additionally, he wants to look at expanding the offerings of after-school activities to involve more of the student body.

As an unaffiliated candidate, Crews needs to obtain 700 signatures from registered voters in I-SS district 7. Expect to see him and his representatives in the community gaining support and collecting those signatures.

Learn more about Justin Crews and his campaign by visiting his Facebook Page, “Justin Crews for Iredell-Statesville School Board.