One of the missions of Ralph Campbell,
Jr.’s office is to seek ways for government to work better and smarter
and to assure honest and efficient government. This responsible philosophy
received a vote of confidence – literally – on January 9, 1993.
On this day, Mr. Campbell was inaugurated as North
Carolina state auditor, becoming the first African American in the state’s
history to win a statewide, elected executive office and sit on the
prestigious Council of State of North Carolina.
A Raleigh native, Mr. Campbell received his undergraduate
degree in business administration from Saint Augustine’s College in
1968.
Before assuming his current post, Mr. Campbell served
as field auditor of the North Carolina Department of Revenue, plan auditor with
the North Carolina State Health Benefits Office and administrative officer of
the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
"An incredible
journey awaits those who prepare themselves educationally and have a
quest for lifelong learning."
He ran for the Raleigh City Council in 1985, winning the
District C seat. His unyielding commitment to his district and the African-American
community, as well as his dedication to all Raleigh citizens, earned him the
respect of many across the city.
In 1989, following his election to a third term on the City
Council, Mr. Campbell was elected by his fellow Council members to serve as
mayor pro tem, stepping in to assist the mayor when needed, as well as continuing
to serve as a leader for the Council on key issues for all the citizens of Raleigh.
Mr. Campbell has been recognized many times with awards such
as the Omega Man of the Year Award from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and honorary
doctorates from Saint Augustine’s College and Shaw University for his service
to the community. His personal dedication to public service and the integrity
of public office have earned him the Integrity Award presented by the Auditor
General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Secretary
of Health and Human Services Award for Distinguished Service.
To America’s upward-bound youth, Mr. Campbell makes this
promise: “An incredible journey awaits those who prepare themselves educationally
and have a quest for lifelong learning.”
