Demetrios Koutsoupias For Gastonia City Council

A strong leader with an abundance of local government experience, leading with integrity for all.


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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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