April Montgomery, Candidate for NC House, District 51

 

Background

April Montgomery is a community leader and small business owner running for North Carolina House District 51 who has called the district home for more than 22 years. With nearly two decades of experience as a business owner and a background in public service, she brings a practical understanding of how policy affects families, local governments, and small businesses. A graduate of Florida State University and the University of Florida, April believes in pragmatic, people-first solutions shaped by real-world experience. She is a proud wife of 25 years to her husband David and the mother of three sons—Elias, Forrest, and Cyrus—and is deeply committed to building a future where District 51 families can thrive.

Forward Solutions, Not Backward Politics

April Montgomery embodies the values of the North Carolina Forward Party by putting people before party and solutions before ideology. As an unaffiliated voter and Forward-backed candidate, she is committed to working across party lines to deliver practical results.

Her leadership as Chair of the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, the Lee County Parks and Recreation Board, and the Lee County Environmental Affairs Board reflects the Forward approach: listen first, use data, find common ground, and act locally. April believes effective government starts with collaboration and accountability—not partisan division.

Issues & Advocacy

April’s work is guided by a core belief: growth should strengthen communities, not overwhelm them. Her priorities include:

  • Smart Growth & Infrastructure: Supporting responsible development, modern infrastructure, and giving local officials the tools they need to manage growth effectively.
  • Education & Workforce Opportunity: Investing in public education from Pre-K through higher education, addressing teacher shortages, and ensuring non-urban schools receive fair funding.
  • Strong Local Economies: Backing small businesses, entrepreneurship, and downtown revitalization to raise wages, grow the tax base, and support sustainable local economies.
  • Pragmatic Energy Policy: Advancing an all-of-the-above energy strategy that balances affordability, reliability, economic growth, and environmental stewardship.

To learn more about April Montgomery and her Forward-focused vision for NC House District 51, visit her campaign website HERE.