Q&A: Rachel Hunt says NC can do better than divisiveness in lieutenant governor, Murdaugh verdict sends a Lowcountry message: No one is above the law | Opinion, Charlotte Waffle House found with live roach, unclean equipment during health inspection, The top-ranked pie in North Carolina doesnt look like pie at all. Alexander faces Cook, Republican and engineer, for this north Charlotte district around Interstate 77. But many of those new faces could be old familiar faces, too. U.S. Rep. Ted Budd is leading former Gov. Former Mayor Patrick Cannon, who was arrested on corruption charges while in office in 2014, is running. January 8, 2022 Samantha Gilstrap 2/2 1/2 2/2 1/2 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Aujiena "Gina" Hicks, a 29-year law enforcement professional, has announced her intention to run for 46th Sheriff of Mecklenburg County. Why it matters:Today Charlotte voters will select everything from their next U.S. District 3: Incumbent Victoria Watlington has one primary opponent, Tiawana Deling Brown, who founded a nonprofit for formerly incarcerated women. candidates in the 2022 Congressional races, in their own words, Mass. Democrats: Rep. Alma Adams is running for reelection here in a district that now covers the northern portion of Mecklenburg County and some of Cabarrus County. Shes challenged by Clementi. Hes also been a District Court judge, and he currently serves as a JAG officer in the Air Force. A few have primary contests. District 105: Wesley Harris (Democratic incumbent) v. Joshua Niday (Republican) You have been subscribed to WBUR Today. The ACLU of NC does not endorse or oppose candidates, but urges you to cast an informed vote. The winner will face Democrat Rachel Hunt in November. Did not provide answers to WBUR's voter questionnaire. Here's a guide to your 2022 ballot, Mass. District 4: Democratic incumbent Mark Jerrell versus Ray Fuentes, Republican and environmental compliance manager for Coca-Cola Consolidated. Our efforts were recognized by a clean bill of fiscal health we received from the State Auditors Performance and Compliance Audit in 2019. As voters, we are on the hook for electing representatives and holding them accountable. The sheriff's office plays a key role by working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to investigate, apprehend and rehabilitate drug dealers. For the most part, this guide only includes races where there are multiple candidates running in a primary. Challengers Aujiena (Gina) Hicks, and Marquis D. Robinson are both former sheriffs deputies. All have an impact on our lives. District 102: Becky Carney (Democratic incumbent) v. Cynthia Eleanor Clementi (Republican) District 98: John Bradford III (Republican incumbent) v. Christy Clark (Democrat) While Im immensely proud of these programs, I also believe that you shouldnt have to come to jail to get good treatment. Mecklenburg County commissioners at largeWe believe the trio of Leigh Altman, Pat Cotham and Arthur Griffin is the strongest combination possible to the boards at-large contingent. Chief Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Hes currently adistrict court judge in. These programs have substantially reduced recidivism, with their results being published in academic journals, featured by national news outlets and labeled as best practices by multiple presidential administrations. Mark July 26on your calendar. 5, 6 "Inmates get more video visits, but Meck sheriff's . Steve Harrison is WFAE's politics and government reporter. This is Puckett's fourth time as a mayoral. District 103: Laura Budd (Democrat) v. Bill Brawley (Republican) We have done our best to represent each candidate in a fair and reasonable way based on candidates responses to our questionnaire and in public statements. McFadden did not respond to requests for an interview for this story, but in a questionnaire the Observer sent candidates he said recruiting efforts would be among his top priorities. You can vote from 6:30am 7:30pm at your designated polling place. , there will be at least a few new faces on council next term. Freelance journalist Jesse Remedios contributed to this reporting. You can vote from 6:30am 7:30pm at your designated polling place. Also, for everyone who has gripes about the way the state legislature is run, this is your time to vote to change it. In my next term, we will continue to effectively and humanely rehabilitate justice-involved individuals in our care and custody, providing them opportunities for a better life post-release to uplift them and the entire community. The sheriff is one of the most powerful elected officials in L.A. County. The FOP said it will be endorsing a candidate in the coming weeks, but it has not voted on who yet. We need the next sheriff to not only work to ensure that communities in Mecklenburg are safe, but also ensure that law enforcement policies in Mecklenburg promote justice, fairness and non-discrimination. That means shared accountability. The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office continues to work diligently during the global pandemic to serve the community as well as transport residents inside of our facilities safely. And then there are two candidates who come from the education side trying for an at-large seat. These materials are not authorized by any candidate or candidates' committee. Republicans: Business owner Jonathan Simpson,who says his partys been plagued by divisive rhetoric, immature leadership and an indelible political class; and Pat Harrigan, a combat veteran and Hickory resident who owns a firearms manufacturing company. District 6: Three Democrats are trying to unseat incumbent Republican Tariq Bokhari in southeast Charlotte: United Methodist clergy person Stephanie Hand, finance executive Rob Hillman and Nancy Wiggins, president of a commercial real estate brokerage. About Peter J. Koutoujian: Im the current sheriff as well as a former public defender, prosecutor and legislator. Charlotte City Council districts. Who are they? She has two decades of experience include a, Allen is a former Marine who was appointed. Robinson said he would create a Sex Trafficking Unit that will work alongside local and federal law enforcement agencies. Incumbent State Sen. Salvador, the youngest Black woman to ever serve in the state Senate, is being challenged byRobeson, who runs a business in the financial services industry. Hicks was fired by McFadden in 2019. Registered Voters February 25, 2023 Search Weekly Registration Numbers Sorted by demographics Keep Informed Voter Search Find your voter registration information, voting sites, sample ballot and more. In March, ahead of the deadline put forth by the state, McFadden outlined his plan to bring the jail back into compliance with safety and staffing guidelines. We have multi-faceted, evidence-based programming offering a multitude of different paths to long-term recovery. We have taken first steps in this long-term plan by securing the status of the regional lockup by legislation, and having worked with the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance on the life and safety upgrades to our current facility, while we plan for a new one. That new district includes half of Mecklenburg County and most of Gaston County. Kallie Cox covers public safety for The Charlotte Observer. Senator to soil and water supervisors. Emry and Merriweather participated in the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum last month, which you can watch, Oseguera boasts being a bilingual Spanish speaker as one of her qualifications. Cheri Beasley (Democrat) v. Ted Budd (Republican). I am a husband, father, dedicated community member, and passionate legislative advocate. Last month, the Observer reported federal officials would be moving dozens of inmates from the Mecklenburg facility to further reduce its population. Dimple Ajmera and Braxton Winston are the two incumbents. Candidate filing for the 2022 election will continue until noon on Friday. MinnPost photo by Bill Kelley June 30, 2022 The three candidates vying to be the next sheriff. 4 "Mecklenburg jail visits are now solely by video. This south Charlotte/Matthews seat is being vacated by Rachel Hunt, whos running for the state senate seat above. January 26, 2022, Operation H.E.L.P. Critics say that hurts inmates, families," The Charlotte Observer, Nov. 26, 2017. Margaret Marshall, who is not seeking reelection, is unaffiliated. The fund has been around since 2001 and subsidized more than 10,000 affordable housing units. Secondly, I want to expand youth programs so we can reach at-risk kids before they break the law and enter the criminal justice system. She spent seven years with Bank of America and three years with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Although Im unopposed this election, I encourage everyone to get out and vote on Nov. 8. Running the detention center the largest of its kind in the state is one of Mecklenburgs sheriffs main duties. As seen on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. I continue to commit myself to building community-based care options for individuals suffering from behavioral health issues, and more opportunities for diversion from the criminal justice system. Former U.S. Representative Mark Walker was the first major candidate to announce his candidacy, on December 1, 2020. District 1:The district covers parts of Uptown, and neighborhoods just to the North, East and South, including Plaza Midwood, Dilworth, Druid Hills and NoDa. She will also be up against one of two Republican candidates in the general election. There are no Republicans in the race. Id like to collaborate with community resources to help me in combating those issues so that our numbers are minimal.. Hicks is the first African American woman to seek election for this office. On the streets and in the schools, parks and waterways of our communities, my team will continue to have a positive presence preventing crime with targeted community outreach, youth engagement, public safety engagement focused on intervention and delivering unmet needs. By the numbers: Mecklenburg County has just under 788,000 registered voters, and of that, 42.5% are registered Democrat, 20.6% are registered Republican and 36.2% are registered unaffiliated. Main issues include: (a) the inability of the sheriffs office to recruit and retain staff which puts pressure on the remaining staff, resulting in forced overtime and extensive use of sick leave for employees who are tired and overworked; and (b) lack of focus on the true mission of the sheriffs office. In Senate District 42 southern Mecklenburg there are two Republicans running, Scott Stone and Cheryl Russo. This district includes Mint Hill and parts of east Charlotte. About Natalie Anderson Natalie Anderson covers the city of Salisbury, politics and more for the Salisbury Post. Its raised concern with state agencies whove determined more needs to be done to either reduce the incarcerated population or add personnel. Editors note: This story was originally published on Sept. 28, and we updated it Nov. 4. District 40: Joyce Waddell (Democratic incumbent) v. Bobbie Shields (Republican) Copyright The Charlotte Post 2023 | Policy and User Agreement | Website by Accrisoft, News - The Lead: A newsletter with local impact, Health - Fit: A healthy start to the week, Soccer - Charlotte soccer on and off the pitch, Our endorsements for the 2022 municipal primary elections, Published Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:20 am. candidates in the 2022 district attorney races, in their own words. You can read more at, and other key info, visit the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. Can you vote in North Carolina with a criminal record? Its families want to save it. District Court Districts. Since publication, Rodney Moore (who was indicted in a campaign finance probe in 2019)has dropped out of the District 112 race. As sheriff, Ive developed innovative correctional programs that have become national models. Crowded Democratic primary for voters in Mint Hill and parts of east Charlotte. Five Democrats are vying for Newtons seat in east Charlotte: Three Democrats are trying to unseat incumbent Republican, There will be at least one new at-large member on the commission, as Ella Scarborough, who is on. Holding both master's and bachelor's degrees in criminal justice, Coppinger is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. In addition to the basic responsibilities of operating safe and secure facilities for all who work, visit or reside there, today's focus also includes enhanced inmate treatment, rehabilitation and re-entry services based on evidenced-based practices, including a variety of programming opportunities according to need. Robinson said the reason he decided to run for sheriff is his concern over how the domestic violence unit of the department is operating. The other is Arthur Griffin, a former school board member. Contact Board of Elections 704-336-2133 Send an Email Key Initiatives Work and Performance Plan Of note: Were also watching the race for District 73, a redrawn swing district in Cabarrus County. District 92: Terry Brown Jr. (Democratic incumbent) v. Mario Robinson Sr. (Republican) Updated: 12:34 PM EDT May 18, 2022 MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held onto his office in Tuesday's Democratic primary, defeating . What are Ogden's top priorities for the office? Nov. 5: Early voting ends. This is another nonpartisan race where voters can choose two of the following candidates: Go deeper: Everything you should know about Mecklenburg Countys most overlooked race, NC Supreme Court Associate Justice seat 3, NC Supreme Court Associate Justice seat 5, Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court. I am honored to be the 2022 Democratic nominee for Dukes County Sheriff. At-large (vote for three): Pat Cotham (Democratic incumbent), Leigh Altman (Democratic incumbent), Arthur Griffin Jr. (Democrat and former school board member) and Tatyana Thulien (Republican and nonprofit leader of United Communities Association). There are six Democrats for three at-large seats. A Guide to Reducing Your Health Care Costs, Breaking Barriers: Challenges and opportunities for Latino students, EQUALibrium: An exploration of race and equity in Charlotte, Falling short: Why Democrats keep losing most statewide races, EQUALibrium Live: Conversations on Race & Equity, WFAE 2023 TINDOL SUBARU CROSSTREK RAFFLE, NPR's Founding Mothers In Conversation With WFAE's Lisa Worf, RELATED: Here's how North Carolina's primary impacts the Senate and House races around Charlotte, RELATED: In Charlotte, the NC primary includes City Council and county offices. He hasnt raised much money, but he already has high name recognition. 1 priority will be to motivate and encourage staff. You can view an interactive map of City Council district boundaries here. Lyles three Democratic primary challengers are: With several council members not running for reelection, including. City Council District 4Renee Johnson has been an impressive addition to the council in her first term as an advocate for affordable housing and challenging the 2040 plan. The second issue is staff retention. Incumbent Spencer Merriweather has conducted himself as a thoughtful pragmatist who has balanced policy reforms and alternatives to prosecution with efforts to keep a growing urban community safe. Incumbents Altman and Cotham are proven public servants who are accountable advocates of Mecklenburg's interests while Mr. Griffin, a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member, has an even longer track record of the same commitment. N.C. House of Representatives Maps for Mecklenburg 2022. When inmates get the treatment they need the likelihood of them reoffending when they are released is lower. Get registered to vote in four simple steps, Where to vote: Polling places and hours in Mecklenburg County for 2022 primary election. Also, we want to expand vocational and other programming options at the house of corrections to better prepare inmates for careers upon release. Natalie Anderson covers the city of Salisbury, politics and more for the Salisbury Post. He faces no primary or general election opponents. This is not currently going on. Pat McCrory formally filed for U.S. Senate, hoping to fill a seat to be vacated by Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. Administrative Office of the Courts last year. Two registered Republicans, District 1s Rhonda Cheek and District 6s Sean Strain, are trying to hold onto their seats against challengers. Must be received by 5 p.m. [Go deeper: U.S. Senate candidates Cheri Beasley and Ted Budd swing through Charlotte]. The four declared candidates are Mike Caskey, a county commissioner, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer and national guardsman; Tommie Cato, a retired state trooper and Marine Corps veteran. We will commit in writing to support local police departments by agreeing to house arrestees pre-arraignment. We have recovery coaches with lived experience and correctional counselors who ensure that upon a persons release, the next step of their treatment plan meets them where they are. And one reason is that the new congressional map doesnt have many competitive seats. Bristol County has the highest rate of recidivism in the state. They will not be counted if they arrive after 5pm on the Friday following the election. Doing this will free up money to address low staff wages, increase the number of corrections officers working at the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, and increase programming and discharge planning. I also hope to earn their vote as we continue building on the proud history and bright future at the Middlesex Sheriff's Office. Nancy Carter: current vice chair of the Board of Supervisors for the Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District. Robert Luna, the former Long Beach police chief, is running against incumbent Alex Villanueva. Mecklenburg Countys department of social services. Early voting starts April 28; the final day to cast ballots in the primary is May 17. Oct. 20: One-stop, in-person early voting period begins. What does Hodgson consider the key issues in this race? State Sen. Marcus is fighting for a third term against challenger Leone. What are Koutoujian's top priorities for the office? Cotham, a former representative, is vying with Long, a Mint Hill commissioner, for the seat. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held on to his seat Tuesday, receiving 51% of the vote in the Democratic primary. Investing in correction, treatment and rehabilitation is the only approach that will truly make our community stronger and everyone safer. News anchor Fred Shropshire is leaving Charlotte station WCNC. In a follow-up email to the Observer, Robinson clarified that the unit was staffed by two deputies per shift. N.C. House maps for Mecklenburg in 2022. All arrest/warrant inquiries can be submitted to the Public Information Office mcsopublicinformation@mecknc.gov and will be processed as soon as data is available or Individuals can call Arrest Processing to look up and verify warrants until the online system is restored, 980-314-5100. Since October 24, 2022, MCSO has processed over. 2022 Candidate List Files Download candidate lists for the 2022 elections. With some data and images of the candidates provided by Govpack, an organization that partners with journalists to collect and distribute candidate information. Discharge planning includes making sure that the inmate being released knows where to go for housing, health care, and a job and/or job training. Republicans April C. Wood, Curtis Trey Allen and Victoria E. Prince are competing for N.C. Supreme Court Seat 05. Telephone: (704) 222-4953 Socials: FacebookInstagram State Senate District 40 Bobbie Shields Website Email Telephone: (704) 564-3309 State Senate District 41 Bonni Leone State Senate District 42 Cheryl Russo Website Email Telephone: 704-519-9662 Socials: FacebookTwitter State House District 088 Anne Marie Peacock Website Email District Attorney Spencer Merriweather has a primary challenger running to his left. 5 takeaways from the new Crayola IDEAworks exhibit in Camp North End. District 107: Kelly Alexander Jr. (Democratic incumbent) v. Mark Alan Cook (Republican) The other five are either current or former council members running for the at-large seats. Our dedicated staff work challenging jobs on behalf of the greater good. AttorneyBudd is up against veteranBrawley, who previously held the seat. Below youll find maps and links to help you find your districts in the state senate and house races. For the Mecklenburg County Commission, the Democratic at-large primary is the headliner. 90.7 Charlotte 93.7 Southern Pines Mecklenburg commissioners District 2Vilma Leake is a well-known figure in District 2 and will continue to deliver on essential services and initiatives as its representative. Each brings experience in collaboration between city government and communities during their time on council and as a moderate-to-progressive group will deliver results during a challenging chapter in Charlottes history. Charlotte City Council at-largeWe believe the foursome of Dimple Ajmera, Larken Egleston, James Mitchell and Braxton Winston is the most capable and accountable representatives for a city facing challenges from public safety to economic inequity. We increased employee incomes across the board and introduced wellness programming. He earned his bachelor's degree in government from Western New England University and his masters in business administration from Elms College. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Trump announces third White House campaign, Rowan County voters re-elect three BOE members, two newcomers, Republican Ted Budd wins North Carolinas U.S. Senate race, Edds, Greene and Klusman re-elected for Rowan County Commission, each will serve third term. There are no Republicans running. It includes the southern portion of Mecklenburg County and much of Gaston County. Jim Hunt, faces cardiologistRusso. Chief Hall also plans to start a pilot program to issue take-home patrol cars to officers who live in . It's been a long time, but it appears we're finally going to be able to vote in municipal elections this year. However, for those that have already experienced incarceration, my job is to start their reentry journey on day one. Staff are scheduled to work on regular schedules on opposite shifts. The border between the revised 12th and new 14th cuts across Mecklenburg County like a sash diagonally from southeast Charlotte to northwest. With several council members not running for reelection, including mayor pro tem Julie Eiselt, there will be at least a few new faces on council next term. City Council District 3We recommend Victoria Watlington to continue as representative of sprawling District 3, which has undergone tremendous change in recent years. By the numbers:Mecklenburg County has just under788,000 registered voters, and of that, 42.5% are registered Democrat, 20.6% are registered Republican and 36.2% are registered unaffiliated.
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