Barbara Bleiweis: Current chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors. District 5: Five Democrats are vying for Newtons seat in east Charlotte: Curtis Hayes Jr., an activist who went viral during the George Floyd protests, realtor Liz Millsaps Haigler, Marjorie Molina (a member of the citys Equitable Development Commission), Mamas Caribbean Grill owner Vinroy Reid and Mark Vincent. It's up to voters to use their best judgment in the spirit of accountability to ourselves and neighbors to consider the best candidates to represent us. Republicans: Former Charlotte mayor and governor Pat McCrory and U.S. Rep. Ted Budd are trading punches at the top. Brad Potts, a Republican, formally added his name to the crowded Rowan County Sheriffs race. You can vote from 6:30am 7:30pm at your designated polling place. Pat McCrory formally filed for U.S. Senate, hoping to fill a seat to be vacated by Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr. She deserves re-election. Defense attorney Tim Emry says Merriweather has been too slow to reform the criminal justice system. 2022 Election --- Office of Sheriff Updated: 01/09/2023 3:37pm SHERIFF PRIMARY ELECTION POTENTIAL 2ND PRIMARY GENERAL ELECTION SHERIFF Cabarrus Sheriff Van Shaw (R) Sheriff Van Shaw (R) Caldwell Sheriff Alan C. Jones (R) Sheriff Alan C. Jones (R) Camden Sheriff Kevin Jones (R) Sheriff Kevin Jones (R) Carteret Sheriff Asa B. Buck, III (R) Sheriff Asa B. Buck, III (R) Republicans April C. Wood, Curtis Trey Allen and Victoria E. Prince are competing for N.C. Supreme Court Seat 05. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held on to his seat Tuesday, receiving 51% of the vote in the Democratic primary. District Attorney Spencer Merriweather has a primary challenger running to his left. Since publication, Rodney Moore (who was indicted in a campaign finance probe in 2019)has dropped out of the District 112 race. (Democratic incumbent) is running unopposed. It's Boston local news in one concise, fun and informative email. Editors note: This story was originally published on Sept. 28, and we updated it Nov. 4. The NCAOC has encountered challenges with its new system that have impacted local justice systems, processes and access to data. Also, we want to expand vocational and other programming options at the house of corrections to better prepare inmates for careers upon release. 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. 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. Cheri Beasley (Democrat) v. Ted Budd (Republican). She plans to change this, she said. As seen on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Over recent months, McFadden has pledged to correct issues following critical state inspection reports but has been challenged both in hiring enough staff and reducing the number of people housed in the jail. General Counsel for the N.C. The race to fill incumbent U.S. Sen. Richard Burrs seat is shaping up to be one of the most-watched in the nation. The family of Francine Laney, a woman who was found dead in her cell in March, is suing the sheriffs office. About Peter J. Koutoujian: Im the current sheriff as well as a former public defender, prosecutor and legislator. N.C. House of Representatives Maps for Mecklenburg 2022. 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. We have multi-faceted, evidence-based programming offering a multitude of different paths to long-term recovery. District 107: Kelly Alexander Jr. (Democratic incumbent) v. Mark Alan Cook (Republican) Attrition in personnel means fewer people available to keep facilities safe for the incarcerated and officers alike. U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop, a Republican who currently represents the 9th District and lives in Mecklenburg County, is now running for the redrawn 8th District. This south Charlotte/Matthews seat is being vacated by Rachel Hunt, whos running for the state senate seat above. I secured over $14 million in state funding for Dukes County Sheriff's Office, including $6 million allocated for future repair and replacement of our aging facilities, to include housing units for females. was implemented to address deficiencies in the mandatory overtime started on August 2, 2021. Contact Board of Elections 704-336-2133 Send an Email Key Initiatives Work and Performance Plan He said that during his time in the sheriffs office, domestic violence victims would frequently have problems enforcing restraining orders because the sheriffs office failed to serve the papers to the alleged abuser. In the congressional map accepted by a three-judge panel of the Superior Court, Rowan County will be in the 8th district for the 2022 election. Seat 01: Mecklenburg CountymagistrateChristopher Bazzle faces Shante Burke-Hayer, who practices family law. Democrats: State Sen. Jeff Jackson, who dropped out of the U.S. Senate race late last year, is the front-runner here. Courtesy of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. Woods experience as a judge began in 2002, whenshe was elected to the District 22B District Court. Primary election season is underway in Mecklenburg County, and in assembling our endorsements, were reminded that in a climate of political sniping and cynicism, voters ultimately determine the kind of government we live with. Critics say that hurts inmates, families, The Charlotte Observer, Nov. 26, 2017, Inmates get more video visits, but Meck sheriffs opponents say its still not enough, The Charlotte Observer, Feb. 28, 2018. Unaffiliated voters just became the largest group of registered voters in the state. District 2: Thelma Byers-Bailey (Democratic incumbent), Juanrique Hall (Democrat and coach), Monty Witherspoon (Democrat and reverend) 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. CHARLOTTE -- The Mecklenburg County Board of Elections opened filing for the 2022 election on Dec. 6, attracting candidates for Charlotte City Council and the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. Since October 24, 2022, MCSO has processed over. Other candidates include: David Flaherty, Benjamin Griffiths, Kenneth Harper, Jr, Charles Kenneth Moss, Lichia Sibhatu, Jen Banwart, Lee Brian, Leonard Bryant and Drew Bulecza. What are Hodgson's top priorities for the office? Another top priority of mine is officer wellness. Dimple Ajmera and Braxton Winston are the two incumbents. About Thomas M. Hodgson: Law enforcement professional with more than three decades in public safety, including being the sheriff of Bristol County for the past 25 years. District 105: Wesley Harris (Democratic incumbent) v. Joshua Niday (Republican) Mecklenburg County Board of Education districts. The sheriff is one of the most powerful elected officials in L.A. County. Heres more on each candidate. 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 . Mitchell resigned from the council in January 2021 because he had a 25% ownership stake in a construction company, RJ Leeper, that does business with the city. Incumbent sheriff Gary McFadden faces two Democratic challengers: nd Marquis Robinson. Garry McFadden has two challengers both former sheriffs employees. 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. He said they are working on recruitment and retention efforts and in the meantime they have hired private security to help make up the difference. About Robert Ogden: My entire professional life has been with the Dukes County Sheriff's Office, spanning a 32-year career in corrections, culminating in being elected sheriff in 2016. provides a more structured approach to achieve appropriate staffing levels through overtime. However, he has yet to formally file for office. Former N.C. Highway Patrol trooper Carlton Killian, along with veteran and former corrections officer Simon Brown, are the only two Democrats who have filed for the sheriffs race. Context: Democrats took full control of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners in the blue wave of 2018, and are looking to hold onto that this year. Prior to joining WFAE, Steve worked at the Charlotte Observer, where he started on the business desk, then covered politics extensively as the Observers lead city government reporter. Thats doubled this year to 42,122. This is Puckett's fourth time as a mayoral. Our staff at the jail are leaving at high numbers, Robinson said. Not every claim could be verified. We need to make sure there is enough reoffending-reducing programming for inmates and make sure the programs work, doing more of what works and reforming what doesn't. However, for those that have already experienced incarceration, my job is to start their reentry journey on day one. 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. There are no Republicans in the race. But in the 2012 presidential election, Barack Obama won the precincts in what is now the 14th by about 3 points. Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners (At-Large) Democrats: Jennifer De La Jara Republicans: Tatyana Thulien There are things currently done that dont have anything to do with running a jail. Two district seats on the commission have primary contests. because of census delays, will also be held on this day. Hes currently adistrict court judge in. Incumbent sheriff Gary McFadden faces two Democratic challengers: Aujiena (Gina) Hicks and Marquis Robinson. Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. Three Democrats, including incumbent Sheriff Garry McFadden, are running to be Mecklenburg County Sheriff. , there will be at least a few new faces on council next term. The sheriff's responsibility is care and custody of inmates. Id like to collaborate with community resources to help me in combating those issues so that our numbers are minimal.. Whoever wins will replace U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, who is not running for reelection. You can read more at, and other key info, visit the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. That is true public safety. What does Cocchi consider the key issues in this race? Challenger Tim Emry, a criminal defense attorney and a co-founder of Decarcerate Mecklenburg, is pursuing a more progressive tack of ending mass incarceration policy and never seeking the death penalty. This story was originally published April 21, 2022, 9:00 AM. Left, Marquis Robinson, center, and current Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Sheriff,. In a follow-up email to the Observer, Robinson clarified that the unit was staffed by two deputies per shift. Her opponents include James Carr Jr., Robert Colon, Alyssia Rose-Katherine Hammond, Constance (Lov) Johnson, Tobias LaGrone, B. K. Maginnis, Rett Newton (mayor of Beaufort, NC), Marcus Williams, Greg Antoine and Chrelle Booker. We encourage you to do your own research, or better yet, reach out directly to candidates and ask why they deserve your vote. We will end the agreement between the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office and ICE. 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. State Sen. Marcus is fighting for a third term against challenger Leone. The county's current sheriff is Garry McFadden, who ran unopposed in the 2018 general election. $173,168 Total . Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel, a previous candidate for the role as well as mayor, county commission and state house. This would fund for infrastructure improvements such as storm drainage, public open space, sidewalks, and pedestrian and bicycle paths. 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 U.S. Rep. Ted Budd, a Republican from Davie County, is seeking the U.S. Senate seat and received an early endorsement from former President Donald Trump last summer. is seeking to take back his old seat after his loss to Hunt in 2018. for her third term and faces three opponents in the Democratic primary. 1 priority is staffing and safety. See interactive map here. He declared his candidacy last year and now officially joins five other Republican candidates seeking the office of sheriff, including Rowan County Commissioner and Charlotte police officer Mike Caskey; N.C. Highway Patrol retiree and school resource officer Tommie Cato; Rowan County Detention Center supervisor Capt. As sheriff, Ive developed innovative correctional programs that have become national models. 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. of former President Donald Trump, and recently McCrory has, plenty of jabs recently, to the point where the Budd team has started calling the McCrory campaign and the Walker campaign McWalker.. Steve Harrison is WFAE's politics and government reporter. Drew Bulecza, a Republican from Lincolnton, also filed for election to the open Senate seat. District 106: Carla Cunningham (Democratic incumbent) v. Karen Henning (Republican) Leigh Altman and Pat Cotham are seeking reelection. Robinson said the reason he decided to run for sheriff is his concern over how the domestic violence unit of the department is operating. 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). Former U.S. Representative Mark Walker was the first major candidate to announce his candidacy, on December 1, 2020. Republicans:Cardiologist Cheryl Russo and former state House memberScott Stone. City Council District 6Robert Hillman supports development that will allow for sustainable and equitable growth. 90.3 Hickory 106.1 Laurinburg. What does Ogden consider the key issues in this race? Lauren Hoben, another Salisbury attorney, is a Republican challenger for the court. District 6:Strain (Republican incumbent), Summer Nunn (Democrat, marketing executive and CMS parent), Michael Watson (Democrat and CMS parent). District 37: Vickie Sawyer (Republican) Go deeper: A rematch, Wordle scores and the real issues in a moderate Mecklenburg County districts race. Eight candidates are competing to win Sheriff Villanueva's seat. MCSO is honored to receive gifts and donations from members of the community and would like to highlight those who helped make working through this life changing . District 3: George Dunlap, Democratic incumbent and the board chair, faces Dianna Benson, Republican and voter registration co-chair of MeckGOP. , and one is a former mayor who spent time in jail on corruption charges. Two Democrats, including incumbent. Sept. 9: Absentee ballots mailed out for the general election. U.S. Rep. Ted Budd is leading former Gov. It includes a new facility that will combine the regional jail, house of correction and lockup, allowing for female housing units; as well as trial court and potentially state police barracks. I am honored to be the 2022 Democratic nominee for Dukes County Sheriff. Its unclear whether Mitchell still has that ownership stake. 2018 While Im immensely proud of these programs, I also believe that you shouldnt have to come to jail to get good treatment. District 100: John Autry (Democratic incumbent) 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. Here are his plans. Mecklenburg Countys department of social services. District 4: Carol Sawyer (Democrat incumbent), Stephanie Sneed (Democrat and former chair of the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg), Clara Kennedy Witherspoon (Democrat and retired CMS employee), Go deeper: The school board race in east Mecklenburg County is a fight over data, District 5: Lisa Cline (Republican and retired CMS assistant principal) versus Trent Merchant (unaffiliated executive search consultant, former teacher, high school theatre director and school board member) He said this is because despite Charlottes growth in population, the domestic violence unit is only staffed by two deputies, like it has been since 1997. The district covers south Charlotte and Steel Creek. News anchor Fred Shropshire is leaving Charlotte station WCNC. Hes also been a District Court judge, and he currently serves as a JAG officer in the Air Force. Mecklenburg County will have 25 early voting sites. Check back for updates and additions throughout election season. 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. District 102: Becky Carney (Democratic incumbent) v. Cynthia Eleanor Clementi (Republican) This northern Mecklenburg district that includes Cornelius and Davidson is one of the most competitive state house races in the area. There is a competitive primary on the Republican side for the 14th District. But we do know now that at least for 2022, Mecklenburg will be divided into two districts: the 12th and the 14th. Also a Democrat-leaning district 57% of the voters in its precincts favored Biden in 2020. 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. , former head of University City Partners, in the Democratic primary for this northern Charlotte district. Rep. Harris is running for reelection against Niday to represent a district that includes south Charlotte and Ballantyne. And since the Democratic party is dominant in Charlotte, some races are essentially decided in the primary. 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. By submitting this form, you are agreeing to receive periodic updates from People Power and other ACLU channels. 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 . 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. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections PO Box 31788 Charlotte, NC 28231 Office Location: 741 Kenilworth Ave. Suite 202 Charlotte, NC 28204 MAP Hours: Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Staff are scheduled to work on regular schedules on opposite shifts. And this comes as the County Commission is increasingly vocal about CMS going back to a decision last year to withhold $56 million in funding. They reported on police accountability and LGBTQ immigration barriers for the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. no candidate has the total necessary to become the nominee. And in the new 14th District, Democrat Jeff Jackson is heavily favored. Of note:Last month, the candidates participated in the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum, which gave Mecklenburg County residents a chance to hear from them and to ask them questions. Also on Friday, former Republican Gov. Districts for the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. Thank you! LaWana Mayfield is a former district member. Search Phd candidate jobs in Graz, Styria with company ratings & salaries. What are Buckley's top priorities for the office? What are Ogden's top priorities for the office? The former state Supreme Court chief justice. Hes also served as an assistant district attorney in Rowan County and a senior associate attorney with. She said that leadership now is unresponsive and unreceptive to the needs of staff. There are U.S. Senate races in the Carolinas as well, along with many state and local races. Courtesy of the North Carolina Judicial Branch. District 101: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic incumbent) v. Steve Mauney (Republican) Seeinteractive map for street-level detail. And one reason is that the new congressional map doesnt have many competitive seats. Steve also spent 10 years with the Miami Herald. And then there is James Smuggie Mitchell, who was first elected in 1999. Although Im unopposed this election, I encourage everyone to get out and vote on Nov. 8. Smithsthree decades of legal experience began as a probation parole officer. Rep. Hunt unseated Brawley in 2018 and currently represents this swing district, made up of south Charlotte and Matthews, but this year she is campaigning for a Senate seat. See interactive map here. The winner will face Democrat Rachel Hunt in November. Her opponent is Peacock, a former army officer. Alexander faces Cook, Republican and engineer, for this north Charlotte district around Interstate 77. 5, 6 "Inmates get more video visits, but Meck sheriff's . Hes raised by the far the most money, with more than $137,000 this election. One is current Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member Jennifer De La Jara. Officeholders need to understand theyre beholden to their constituents, not overlords with freedom to act with impunity and without question.
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