Demetrios Koutsoupias For Gastonia City Council
A strong leader with an abundance of local government experience, leading with integrity for all.
Government Experience
Current Gastonia City Council member
Eight years as a Cramerton Town Commissioner and appointed Mayor Pro Tempore
Family & Community
A dedicated husband, father, youth mentor, coach and community leader championing family values.
Effective Leader
Known for building bridges, not barriers, and finding common ground for responsible governing.
Small Business Owner
Continuing the family legacy by providing a stable workforce, incorporating real world solutions and economic insight.
About Demetrios: Results-Based Leadership
As your current Gastonia Ward 1 city council member and previously a Cramerton Town Commissioner, Demetrios has been involved with many projects and initiatives of local government. He knows how to make your voice heard in your city government and use tax dollars efficiently and effectively.
Small Business Owner
Georgio’s Restaurant - Cramerton NC
Continuing the success of the family business legacy for over 40 years.
Chief Financial Officer budgeting resources, controlling expenditures, and managing daily operations and inventory to sustain profitability.
Ensure customer satisfaction and sustainable business growth through marketing, catering, website design and social media advertising.
Proud Sponsor of local events, youth athletics, and the Gastonia Ghost Peppers.
Family and Community
Dedicated husband and father of two young boys
Youth mentor and basketball coach
Bethesda Oaks Neighborhood HOA - Architectural Review Committee
Former Stuart W. Cramer Athletic Booster Club Treasurer
Government Experience
Gastonia City Council - Ward 1
Committee Involvement:
Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization
Gaston County Comprehensive Transportation Plan 2050 Stakeholders Committee
Central City Revitalization & Housing / Community Engagement
Inter-Governmental Relations & Economic Development
Public Safety Committee
Transportation Committee
Utilities Committee
Arts Committee & Community Engagement Sub-Committee
Farmer’s Market Advisory Committee
Town of Cramerton - Former Cramerton Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tempore
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Planning and Zoning Board
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
UNC Basketball Manager and Youth Summer Counselor
North Carolina Student Legislature - Treasurer
Graduate of public school system
Demetrios’ Platform
Safe Streets Create Stronger Neighborhoods
Every neighborhood deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard; beginning with building trust and accountability in public safety. We can create strong, connected neighborhoods where families feel secure and neighbors thrive together, by prioritizing road safety and community improvements.
Responsible Planning and Infrastructure
Managing growth wisely means balancing new development with the character of our neighborhoods while investing in well-maintained roads, safe sidewalks, and reliable utilities that support families, create jobs, and drive economic success. As Gastonia grows, I’m committed to strategic development, supported by responsible zoning, to protect our quality of life and ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with the future needs of our community.
Support Local Businesses and Maintain a Stable Workforce
Our economy thrives when commercial and industrial hubs are created and supported—helping balance the tax responsibility and relieving the fiscal pressure on residents. Attracting businesses that offer job stability to families and invest in skilled workforce training, drives economic vitality and fosters regional cooperation with neighboring communities.
Fiscal Sanity and Accountability
Every taxpayer deserves transparent spending, responsible budgeting, and a city that has smart priorities. I will work to demand accountability in city budgets and contracts, and ensure resources are focused where they matter most to our residents.
Community Investment and Citizen Engagement
Every child deserves an opportunity to succeed and a safe place to grow, and every resident deserves to feel connected, represented, and valued in their community. I’ll champion investments in parks, neighborhoods, youth mentorships, community programs that build pride, and healthy spaces across our city that bring families together and provide our kids with safe and positive outlets.
Let’s Work Together for a better Gastonia.
As your city council member, I will always work to promote policies that strengthen traditional values, create opportunities for people to find good jobs and start successful businesses, and give Gastonia’s citizens a safe and healthy community.
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