MEET MAYOR TJ CAWLEY 

A FEW WORDS FROM MAYOR TJ

Words are important, but it's our actions as elected leaders which matter. I have consistently demonstrated through my voting record that I am an advocate for enhancing the quality of life for our residents. My vision is for a Morrisville where we all spend less time in our cars and more time - quality time - with our friends and family outdoors. My focus is to balance the needs of the present with the promise of the future. If we continue to listen to each other and craft a shared vision there is no limit to what we can accomplish. Let’s do everything we can to make this a great year for our community! Thank you for your continued support.

Who is TJ?

TJ grew up in Westchester, NY and played soccer and tennis. He was also in the Junior Olympics for fencing. TJ attended college at the University of Virginia where he continued fencing, becoming the State Foil Fencing Collegiate Champion. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with concentrations in Marketing and Finance from UVa's McIntire School of Commerce. TJ had successful careers in high tech, banking, and pharmaceutical financial management, before transitioning full time to community service and being a stay at home dad. TJ was elected to Morrisville Town Council where he served from 2013-2017, and was elected Mayor in 2017. Mayor TJ enjoys coaching youth sports, supporting volunteer efforts of all types, serving on both national and local boards/advisory committees and spending time with his wife, three children and two dogs.

MAYOR TJ’s SERVICE

Wake County Mayors Association, President 
National League of Cities, Board of Directors 
Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), Executive Board 
Triangle J Council of Governments, Water Resources Committee Chair 
2020 Census Wake County Co-Chair, Leader of Housing, Local Government and Young Children Subcommittees
North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) Planning and Environment Legislative Action Committee 
National League of Cities Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources Federal Advocacy Committee, Chair 
Local Governmental Federal Credit Union, Wake Advisory Council 
UNC School of Government Local Elected Leaders Academy, Mentor 
WakeUp Wake County Transportation, Land Use & Housing Committee 
Youth Thrive Board 
Western Regional Community Advocacy Committee 
Western Region Food Security, Action Team 
Morrisville Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Treasurer
Morrisville Rotary Club 
Panther Creek and Green Hope High School Business Alliance Teams 
Morrisville Public Safety Advisory Committee, Vice Chair
Morrisville Residents Active in Improving the Environment Committee 
East Meets West Festival, Volunteer Chair 
Sierra Club, Life Member