Friend. Mother. Leader.
Terry Bellamy is a native of Asheville, North Carolina. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
and is working on a Masters degree at Western Carolina University. She currently is employed with Mountain Housing Opportunities,
which builds affordable housing and renovates and builds homes for senior citizens and others in need. Terry also serves on
the Asheville City Council. She was the highest vote getter in 1999 and during her re-election campaign in 2003.
In 2001, Terry was voted Vice-Mayor by her peers on City Council for her leadership skills. Since then, she has succeeded
by working closely with constituents, both liberal and conservative. Terry is known as a staunch advocate for senior citizens
and children. Terry has been recognized by One Youth at A Time as their Volunteer of the Year for her work with disadvantaged
youth.
Terry also volunteers on various boards in the community, including – Asheville Buncombe Education Coalition’s
Advisory Board, UNC Asheville’s Business Council, Asheville City Council HOPE VI Study Committee, Metropolitan Sewage
District, Land of the Sky Regional Council, and YMI Cultural Center. Additionally, Terry enjoys teaching Sunday school and
Ushering at her local church, River of Life International.
Terry is married to her best friend, Lamont Bellamy, and is the mother of two beautiful children, Seth and Imani
