Park's Platform | Join the Fight—Support Progress — Park Inglefield for NC House District 96

About Park

A Fourth-Generation North Carolinian

Park Inglefield sworn in to serve the community

I am a proud fourth-generation North Carolinian. I grew up playing in creeks, running through pastures, and enjoying the natural beauty of the North Carolina foothills.

Today, I serve as the North Carolina State Director for Young People's Alliance, a bipartisan nonprofit that equips the next generation of leaders with the tools to advocate for positive change. In this role, I manage and organize young people across party lines on critical AI regulation policy.

In 2025, I ran for Mayor of Hickory, earning 45% of the vote. That campaign changed my life. The conversations I had at doorsteps across our community deepened my understanding of what our neighbors truly need.

I was born in Statesville and raised in Hickory. My faith was nurtured at Northminster Presbyterian Church. I attended Hickory Public Schools, graduated from Colorado Rocky Mountain School, and studied political science at Northeastern University in Boston, graduating with honors.

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                        Now, I'm ready to take those voices — your voices — to the State House.
                    

The Platform

Fighting For NC House District 96

Throughout the mayoral campaign, voters raised concerns about issues beyond local control — infrastructure, water systems, healthcare access, and schools. These issues require state leadership.

Livability

Our communities deserve infrastructure that works, safe neighborhoods, quality schools, and access to healthcare. I'll fight to bring state resources to NC House District 96 so we can build the kind of place where families want to put down roots and businesses want to grow.

Fiscal Responsibility

Your tax dollars should work for you — not for political games or special interests. I'll ensure state spending benefits the people who actually pay for it, prioritizing investments in infrastructure, education, and services that improve your daily life.

Responsive Government & Effective Leadership

You deserve a representative who shows up, listens, and gets things done. I believe in bipartisan collaboration when it serves the public good, and I know when to stand firm on principle and fight for what's right.

The Story

Building a Platform Together

After the election, something powerful happened. Neighbors throughout the district — even those outside Hickory's municipal boundaries who told me they were disappointed they couldn't vote for me for mayor — kept asking: "What's next?"

The issues they raised remain. And I realized that to truly serve the people who believed in me and to reach even more neighbors who need effective representation, I need to take this fight to where these decisions are actually made.

All roads — even the crumbling ones — lead to Raleigh. In the State House, I'll be able to help even more people across District 96 and bring the kind of effective leadership and responsive representation our community deserves.

Your Voice Matters

My goal has always been to serve the public and address our community's concerns. When I ran for mayor, I learned what our community's concerns are firsthand. You shared them with me at your doorsteps, in parking lots, at community meetings, and over coffee. You told me what keeps you up at night and what would make your life better.

In the coming months, I will continue to do what allowed me to truly understand the issues facing us: I will talk to you. I'll meet with neighbors, experts, community leaders, and business owners to ensure this campaign is built around what our district actually needs — not what politicians in Raleigh think we need.

Get Involved

This Campaign Is About You

This is where you come in. I want to hear from you. Your input will directly shape my policy proposals and platform. Because at the end of the day, this campaign isn't about me — it's about ensuring NC House District 96 has a representative in Raleigh who actually listens and fights for what you need.

Reach out. Let's talk. Together, we'll build a campaign — and a future — that works for all of us.

Stay Connected

Park Inglefield canvassing with volunteers in District 96

Out in the community — talking to neighbors, listening to your concerns.

Park Inglefield