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LOCAL GOVERNMENT: WHO DOES WHAT

Government Services Elected Appointed
City of Charlotte City Services City Council and Mayor City Manager

#cltcc

City Council (includes Mayor)

Interim City Manager – Ron Kimble
rkimble@ci.charlotte.nc.us


www.charlottenc.gov

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Community Health and Safety
Police, Fire/Emergency Services,
Animal Control, Water/Sewer,
Garbage, Yard Waste, Recycling

Transportation
CATS, LYNX, Airport

Infrastructure
Build/maintain city streets,
streetlights, sidewalks

Planning and Development
Land use, Zoning, Neighborhood
Development, Economic
Development/Jobs

Mayor
‐ Presides at City Council meetings, votes
in the event of a tie, has veto authority
‐ With City Council, is responsible for
establishing the general policies under
which the City operates
‐ Chief spokesperson for the City,
represents city at ceremonies and events
(local, state, national, international)

Council
‐ Establishes general policies for City
(with mayor)
‐ Appoints positions including City
Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk,
Boards and Commissions members
‐ Reviews annual budget, sets tax rate,
approves financing of all City operations.
‐ Enacts ordinances, orders (laws at local
level such as graffiti, noise, curfew)

Mayor and Council
Partisan office (run as Democrat,
Republican, Libertarian, etc.)
2‐year term
Next election: 2017

Council includes 4 members by city‐wide
vote (at‐large) and 7 members from
districts by voters who reside in each
district
Key administrative officer of the
city

Carries out the City Council's
policy decisions, provides vision
and leadership, oversees daily
operations of City government.

Towns of Cornelius, Davidson,
Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill,
Pineville
Town Services Town Council and Mayor (Town
Board)
Town Manager

Towns: Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville,
Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville

Town Councils include mayors and town
boards
Each town has a manager

www.cornelius.org
www.ci.davidson.nc.us
www.huntersville.org
www.matthewsnc.gov
www.minthill.com
www.townofpineville.com

More information about town
governments at

http://generationnation.org/index.php/CL
C/entry/local‐government‐who‐does‐what
Services include
Police, planning/zoning, garbage
pickup, Fire/EMS, Parks/Rec/Cultural
Arts, streets, sidewalks, stormwater
Town Board
‐ Establishes priorities on community
needs, sets policy, establishes the
budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances,
hires/evaluates/fires Town Manager.

Mayor
‐ Presides at Town Board meetings, votes
in the event of a tie, has veto authority
‐ With Town Council, is responsible for
establishing the general policies under
which the Town operates
‐ Chief spokesperson and represents
town at ceremonies and events

Non‐partisan office
2‐ year term
Next election: 2017

Administers town policies and
manages town government.
Usually a full‐time paid position.

Mecklenburg County County Services Board of County Commissioners County Manager
#meckbocc

Board of County Commissioners

County Manager – Dena Diorio
dena.diorio@mecklenburgcountync.gov

www.mecklenburgcountync.gov
More information:
Health, Mental Health, Social
Services, Courts, Jails, Child Support
Enforcement

Education and Economic
Development
Job training, Libraries, Funding for
CMS, CPCC

Adopts and sets the annual County
budget, sets the County property tax
rate, sets county government priorities
and policies, hires/evaluates/fires County
Manager.

Chair leads meetings.

Partisan office (run as Democrat,
Republican, Libertarian, etc.)
Administers county policies and
oversees the daily operations of
county government. Full‐time
paid position.

Growth and Environmental
Parks, greenways, Historic
preservation, air, water and land
quality

County Government Operations
BOCC includes 3 members by county‐
wide vote (at‐large) and 6 members from
districts by voters who reside in each
district
Property, county taxes, Budgeting,
Elections, Communications

Part‐time position
2‐year term
Next election: 2016

Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Schools
(CMS)
Services Board of Education (school
board)
Superintendent
#cmsbd

Board of Education

Superintendent Ann Clark
superintendent@cms.k12.nc.us
www.cms.k12.nc.us

More information
Public Education
Public instruction and programs
School operations
School construction and buildings

‐ Hire/fire superintendent
‐ Establish school district policy
‐ Determine budgets
‐ Annual operating and capital
(construction)
‐ Approve student assignment
boundaries
‐ Oversee the management of the school
district’s major systems (includes budget,
curriculum, personnel)

Chair presides at meetings
Non‐partisan office
4‐year term

Board includes 3 members by county‐
wide vote (at‐large) and 6 members from
districts.

Next election
At‐Large: 2019     Districts: 2017

‐ Oversees daily CMS operations
‐ Keeps school board and public
informed about CMS
‐ Implements policies
established by school board
‐ Analyzes, prepares and
recommends info for school
board approval (includes school
calendars, budgets,
appointment of principals and
top staff)

North Carolina
www.nc.gov

North Carolina General Assembly
#ncga
http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/counties/counties.pl?Count
y=Mecklenburg

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Creates and enacts laws, policies and
budget for the State of North
Carolina – directly impacting local
government.
Governor
Next election: 2016

Lt Governor and Council of State –
oversee different agencies
Next election: 2016

General Assembly
‐ House of Representatives
‐ Senate
Next election: 2016

Staff is hired to manage daily
operations of state agencies and
offices.

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City of Charlotte
Government
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THE CITY
Municipality = city, town, village
In Mecklenburg County
• One city - Charlotte
• Six towns - Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville,
Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville
No legal difference between a city, town or
village – is preference of the residents

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COUNCIL-MANAGER
Charlotte is one of the largest US cities with
this form of government
• Manager reports to city council
• City Council votes on Manager’s recommendations
Responsibilities divided
• Elected Officials + Appointed City Manager
Provides skilled professional administration
for city government
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CITY SERVICES
• Police*, Fire/Emergency Services, Animal Control*
• Water/Sewer*, Garbage, Yard Waste, Recycling
Transportation
• Bus, Train (Rapid Transit), Airport
Infrastructure
• Build/maintain city streets, street lights, sidewalks
Planning and Development
• Land Use, Zoning, Housing, Neighborhood Development
• Economic Development/Jobs
* Consolidated Service with County

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WHO RUNS THE CITY?
The Mayor and City Council
• Elected
• 12 Total Members
• Establishes priorities on community
needs, sets policy, establishes the
budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances
Charlotte City Manager
Interim Manager
Ron Kimble
• Hired by City Council
• Responsible for daily
operations of the city
and
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CITY MANAGER
Responsibility
• Carries out the City Council's policy decisions
• Provides vision and leadership
• Oversees daily operations of City government
Key administrative officer of the City
• Assisted by a leadership team made up of Deputy and
Assistant City Managers and members of the Manager's staff

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MAYOR
Elected every 2 years
Presides at City Council meetings
• Votes in the event of a tie
• Has veto authority
With City Council, is responsible for
establishing the general policies for City
Chief spokesperson for the City
• Represents city at ceremonies and events
• Local, state, national, international
Mayor
Jennifer Roberts
(D)
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CHARLOTTE CITY COUNCIL
Elected every 2 years
• 4 members by citywide vote (at-large)
• 7 members from voters in districts
Key roles
– Establish general policies for City (with mayor)
– Appoint positions
– City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk
– Boards and Commissions members
– Review annual budget, set tax rate, oversight for
City operations, authorize contracts.
– Enact ordinances, orders (laws at local level)
– Graffiti, noise, curfew

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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
At-Large
Vi Lyles
(D) Mayor Pro-Tem
Julie Eiselt (D)
Claire Fallon (D)
James Mitchell (D)
District 1 District 2 District 3
Patsy Kinsey Al Austin LaWana Mayfield
(D) (D) (D)
District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7
Gregory Phipps John Autry Kenny Smith Ed Driggs
(D) (D) (R) (R)
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CITY BUDGET
FY2016 = $2.119 billion
Sources of funds= Taxes, fees, other
• Property tax=47.87 cents/$100 of property
Where each dollar goes
• 25 cents - Public transportation (CATS, light rail, etc.)
• 21 cents - Airport
• 17 cents – Public Safety (Police, fire, etc.)
• 14 cents – Water and sewer
• 11 cents - Public works
• 4 cents – Housing, Economic Development
• 4 cents - City operations
• 4 cents – Storm water
Source: Mecklenburg County
FY15-16 Tax Brochure
NOT CMS!

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GET INVOLVED
Contact officials, follow issues
– Social media: search Twitter hashtag #cltcc
Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council
– GenerationNation www.generationnation.org
City Council Meetings
– Monday evenings at the Government Center
– Who can attend? Anyone!
– Sign up to speak or watch the meeting online
http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/CityCouncil/Pages/default.aspx

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Charlotte City Council
#cltcc
Mayor
Jennifer Roberts

mayor@charlottenc.gov
704‐336‐2241

Mayor Pro‐Tem
At‐Large
Vi Lyles
vlyles@charlottenc.gov

Mayor Pro‐Tem=leads council if Mayor’s away
At‐Large=represents entire city
At‐Large
Julie Eiselt
julie.eiselt@charlottenc.gov

At‐Large
Claire Fallon
cfallon@charlottenc.gov

At‐Large
James Mitchell
james.mitchell@charlottenc.gov

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District 1
Patsy Kinsey
pkinsey@charlottenc.gov

Central, East and Northeast Charlotte areas

District 2
Al Austin
aaustin@charlottenc.gov

NW and North Charlotte areas
District 3
LaWana Mayfield
lmayfield@charlottenc.gov

West and SW Charlotte areas
District 4
Greg Phipps
gaphipps@charlottenc.gov

NE Charlotte, UNCC areas
District 5
John Autry
jautry@charlottenc.gov

East Charlotte areas
District 6
Kenny Smith
krsmith@charlottenc.gov

South Charlotte/Southpark areas
District 7
Ed Driggs
edriggs@charlottenc.gov

South Charlotte/1‐485 areas
Approximate representation areas listed. View map for more specific locations
http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/BOE/candidate/Documents/2011%20City%20Districts%20Color.pdf

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Mecklenburg County
Government
THE COUNTY
County = major unit of local government
Towns/cities are located within a county
County seat = administrative center
There are 100 counties in N.C.

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DEMOGRAPHICS
Land Area (square miles):
Mecklenburg County 530
Charlotte 287
Population
Mecklenburg County 1 million
Charlotte 800,000
Metropolitan Area 2.3 Million
25% of Mecklenburg residents are under 18 years old
COUNTY COMMISSION
Governing body of Mecklenburg County
• Adopts and sets the annual County budget
• Sets the County property tax rate
• Sets county government priorities and policies
Elected for 2-year terms
• 3 At-Large members elected by countywide vote and 6 District
members elected by voters in districts
Hires the county manager
• Non-elected professional who oversees the daily operations of
the county

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District 1
Jim Puckett
District 5
Matthew Ridenhour
Vice Chair
District 4
Dumont Clarke
District 3
George Dunlap
District 2
Vilma Leake
At-Large
Kim Ratliff
At-Large
Pat Cotham.
Chair, At-Large
Trevor Fuller
District 6
Bill James
2015-17 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
At-Large
Ella Scarborough
COUNTY MANAGER
The Board of County Commissioners sets policy for the County.
The County Manager executes policy decisions set by the County
Commissioners and leads the County organization by overseeing
the administration of County departments.
The County Manager advises the Board on operational and financial
matters, services and other issues, and submits an annual operating
and capital budget for the Board’s consideration.

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COUNTY SERVICES
Community health and safety
• Health, social services, courts, jails
Education and economic development
• CMS and CPCC funding, job training, libraries
Growth and environment
• Parks, greenways, historic preservation
County government operations
• Property, county taxes, budgeting, elections,
communications to citizens and businesses
COUNTY BUDGET
FY 2016 Budget = $1,571,842,776
Sources of funds (“Revenue”)
– Other governments, taxes, fees, other funds
• Property tax: 81.57 cents for $100 of property
• Raise tax 1 penny = Adds approx $10 million
Where funds go (“Expenditures”)
– 38% CMS Operating, Debt Service, Construction
– 16% Health and Safety
– 14% County Operations, 9% Debt Service, PayGo
– 10% Social, Education, Economic (Libraries, Jobs, Social
Services, Other Education services)
– 10% Sustainable Community (Growth, Parks, Environment)
– 3% CPCC Operating and Debt Service
Source: Mecklenburg County
FY13-14 Tax Brochure

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BUDGET PRIORITIES
Different kinds of services in the budget
– Mandated
– Defined by law (NC or federal law, or interest payments)
– Means this service must be provided and at a specific level
– Discretionary
– Service does not have to be provided, but is done so as a
service to the community
– Some are both mandated and discretionary
– Service must be provided; level can fluctuate
Examples
• Mandatory: build and maintain schools and jails
• Discretionary: build and operate libraries and parks
GET INVOLVED
Website: www.mecklenburgcountync.gov
Social media: county news and leaders
• Twitter: #meckbocc, Facebook, YouTube, etc.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council/GenerationNation
www.generationnation.org
County Commission Meetings
– First and third Tuesday, 6PM at Government Center
– Who can attend? Anyone! Want to sign up to speak?
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/BOCC/RegisterToSpeak.htm
– Watch on GovTV (16) or online
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/BOCC/Meetings/View.htm


Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
#meckbocc

Trevor Fuller
Chair
At Large
trevor.fuller@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
At‐Large=represents entire county

Pat Cotham
At‐Large

patricia.cotham@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov


Ella Scarborough
At‐Large

ella.scarborough@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov


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District 1
Jim Puckett
jim.puckett@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

North Mecklenburg areas including Cornelius,
Davidson, Huntersville, University City and Mt Island

District 2
Vilma Leake
vilma.leake@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

West and SW Charlotte and Mecklenburg

District 3
George Dunlap
george.dunlap@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

North, Northeast and downtown Charlotte

Vice Chair
District 4
Dumont Clarke
dumontclarke@mvalaw.com

East Charlotte

Vice‐Chair=leads BOCC if Chair is away

District 5
Matthew Ridenhour
matthew.ridenhour@meckleburgcountync.gov

South Charlotte (north of highway 51) including
Southpark area

District 6
Bill James
Wjames@carolina.rr.com

South Charlotte/Mecklenburg (south of highway 51)
including Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Ballantyne

Approximate representation areas listed. View map for more specific locations
http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/BOE/candidate/Documents/2012CountyCommission.pdf

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Board of Education
K-12 EDUCATION
25% of Mecklenburg population is under 18
• If 1 million live here, approx. 250,000 children & youth
Over 250 K-12 schools in community
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
• Charter schools
• Independent schools
• Religious schools
• …Plus home schools

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NC school attendance is required for ages 7-16
Public schools are established by the NC Constitution
Oversight
– North Carolina General Assembly legislation
– NC Board of Education (appointed, not elected, body)
– Department of Public Instruction
• Implements state’s public education laws and BOE policies and
procedures governing K-12 education
– Statewide curriculum
– Teacher evaluation criteria and salary levels
– Calendar start/end dates, required days per year, etc.
NC PUBLIC EDUCATION
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS
Public school district for Mecklenburg County
One of the largest school districts in the US
• 148,000 students, 165+ schools
• 18,000 employees – over half are teachers
Fast Facts
http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/mediaroom/aboutus/Pages/FastFacts.aspx
Superintendent Ann Clark is CEO of CMS

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District 5
Eric Davis
At-Large
Ericka
Ellis-Stewart
Elyse
Dashew
Vice-Chair
Mary
McCray
Chair
District 1
Rhonda
Lennon
District 2
Thelma
Byers-
Bailey
District 3
Ruby
Jones
District 4
Tom Tate
District 6
Paul Bailey
CMS BOARD OF EDUCATION
Hire/fire superintendent
Establish school district policy
• Policy list: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/boe/Pages/BoardPolicies.aspx
Determine budgets
• Annual operating and capital (construction)
Approve student assignment boundaries
Oversee the management of the school
district’s major systems
• Includes budget, curriculum, personnel
SCHOOL BOARD ROLE

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SCHOOL BOARD
9 members on the school board
• 3 elected at-large, 6 elected by district
Role
• Hire/oversee Superintendent
• Establish school district policy
• Approve budget + student assignment plans
• Oversee management of major district systems
– Finance, personnel, curriculum, etc.
School board thinks about
entire district and the future
School Board = Goal/Policy
Example: All schools must be racially
and economically diverse in order to increase
student performance across the district
Superintendent = Strategy
Example: Revise student assignment plan for all
schools and neighborhoods
Principal = Tactics
Example: Hire 12 new teachers/staff for
students now assigned to our school, including
ESL Math, AP Chem, and 2 guidance counselors
School Bus Manager = Tactics
Example: Create new bus routes and bus stops for
students attending different schools

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Oversees daily CMS operations
Keeps school board and public
informed about CMS
Implements policies established
by school board
Analyzes, prepares,
recommends info for school
board approval
– School calendars
– Budgets
– Appointment of principals and top staff
Ann Clark
superintendent@
cms.k12.nc.us
SUPERINTENDENT
State
58%
General Revenue
(NC taxes, fines, etc.)
Lottery Proceeds
Meck. County
30%
Property Taxes
Other sources
Federal
& other funds
12%
Grants, aid programs,
School lunches, afterschool
Annual Budget = Over $1 Billion in operating funds
Remember, city and county governments are not the same.
The City of Charlotte has NO responsibility to fund CMS!
BUDGET

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HOW IS EACH $1 USED?
80 cents - People
• Salaries and benefits
– Teachers, principals, bus drivers,
custodians, others
20 cents – Things
• Purchased services
– Electricity, water, consultants,
professional services
• Supplies and materials
– Textbooks, paper, software, school bus
tires, fuel
• Furniture, equipment, charter schools
– Equipment, furniture, computer hardware,
payments to charter schools
People
80%
Things
20%
*Approximate breakdown
CMS School Board
www.cms.k12.nc.us/boe/Pages/default.aspx
NC Board of Education
www.ncpublicschools.org/state_board
U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council
Student advisory council
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GET INVOLVED

Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education (School Board)
#cmsbd

Mary McCray
Chair
At‐Large

maryt.mccray@cms.k12.nc.us


Elyse Dashew
Vice‐Chair
At Large
elysec.dashew@cms.k12.nc.us

Vice‐Chair=leads if Chair’s away

Ericka Ellis‐Stewart
At‐Large
ericka.ellis‐stewart@cms.k12.nc.us


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District 1
Rhonda Lennon
rhonda.lennon@cms.k12.nc.us

North Mecklenburg including Cornelius,
Davidson, Huntersville, Univ. City,  Mt Island

District 2
Thelma Byers‐Bailey
thelmab.bailey@cms.k12.nc.us

West and SW Charlotte and Mecklenburg

District 3
Ruby Jones
rubym.jones@cms.k12.nc.us

North, Northeast and downtown Charlotte

District 4
Tom Tate
tom.tate@cms.k12.nc.us

East Charlotte

District 5
Eric Davis
ericc.davis@cms.k12.nc.us

South Charlotte (north of highway 51) including
Southpark area

District 6
Paul Bailey
paul1.bailey@cms.k12.nc.us

South Charlotte/Mecklenburg (south of highway
51) including Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville,
Ballantyne

Approximate representation areas listed. View list of schools by school board district (click on district #1-6)
http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/boe/Pages/District1.aspx
View election district map: http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/BOE/candidate/Documents/2013SchoolBoard.pdf

Mecklenburg Towns

Cornelius
The Cornelius Town Board meets each month on the first and
third Monday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall.

www.cornelius.org/index.aspx?NID=27
www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Cornelius.pdf

Davidson
The Davidson Town Board meets each month on the second
and fourth Tuesday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall.

www.ci.davidson.nc.us/index.aspx?nid=75
www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Davidson.pdf

Huntersville
The Huntersville Town Board meets each month on the first
and third Monday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall

http://www.huntersville.org/TownGovernment/ElectedOfficials.aspx
www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Huntersville.pdf

Matthews
The Matthews Town Board meets each month on the second
and fourth Monday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall.

www.matthewsnc.gov/TownGovernment/TownBoard.aspx
www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Matthews.pdf

Mint Hill
The Mint Hill Town Board meets each month on the second
and fourth Thursday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall.

www.minthill.com/index.aspx?nid=54
www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Mint%20Hill.pdf

Pineville
The Pineville Town Council meets each month on the second
Tuesday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall.

www.townofpineville.com/town‐government/
www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Pineville.pdf

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Town of Cornelius
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The Town

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Cornelius
Incorporated in 1905
– Economy: Mills and farms
– Impacted by closing of mills, creation of Lake
Norman, building of I-77 and growth of
Charlotte
Population
– 25,000 citizens today
Area
– 15 square miles
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Government
Town Board
– Mayor and Town Board of Commissioners
– Nonpartisan election every 2 years
Council-Manager Government
– Elected Town Board sets policies
– Professional Town Manager administers policies and
manages town government
Code of Ordinances (local laws/rules)
http://www.cornelius.org/index.aspx?NID=176

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Town services
Planning
• Zoning, planning and land use
Public Works
• Sidewalks, streets, garbage, recycling, stormwater
Parks & Recreation and Cultural Services
• Parks, athletics, arts programs, festivals
Public Safety
• Police, Animal Control
• EMS/Fire
Town Government
• Operations, Finance
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Who runs the town?
The Mayor and Town Board
Elected, nonpartisan
• Mayor and Town Board
• Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy,
establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances
Town Manager
Anthony Roberts
• Hired by Town Board
operations of the town
and

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Town Board Meetings
Town Board Meetings
– 1st and 3rd Monday each month
• 7PM at Town Hall
– Who can attend? Anyone
Website: www.cornelius.org
Follow town government
– Meeting agendas and minutes
http://corneliuspublic.novusagenda.com/
– News http://www.cornelius.org/CivicAlerts.aspx

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Town of Davidson
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The Town

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Davidson
Settled in mid-1800s
– Davidson College and farms
– Town name: Davidson College
– Changed to Davidson in 1891
Population
– Over 9,000 citizens today
Area
– 5 square miles
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Government
Town Council
– Elected Mayor and Town Board set policies
– Codes and ordinances (local laws/rules)
http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/index.aspx?nid=478

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Town services
Planning
Public Works
Public Safety
• EMS/Fire
Town Government
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Who runs the town?
Town Manager
Jamie Justice
• Hired by Mayor and Town
Board
and

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Town Board Meetings
Town Board Meetings
– 2nd Tuesday of each month
• 6PM at Town Hall
Website: www.ci.davidson.nc.us
Follow town government meeting agendas,
minutes and news
– http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/index.aspx?NID=73

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Town of Huntersville
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The Town

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Huntersville
Settled in 1700s
– Cotton, farms, trains, commerce
Population
– Over 40,000 citizens today
Area
– 31 square miles
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Government
Town Council
– Elected Mayor and Town Board set policies
– Code of Ordinances (local laws/rules)
http://www.huntersville.org/TownGovernment/CodeofOrdinances.aspx

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Town services
Planning
Public Works
Public Safety
• EMS/Fire
Town Government
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Who runs the town?
Town Manager
Greg Ferguson
• Hired by Mayor and Town
Board
and

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Town Board Meetings
Town Board Meetings
– 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
• 6:30PM at Town Hall
Website: www.huntersville.org
minutes and news
– http://www.huntersville.org/TownGovernment/AgendaMinutes.aspx

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Town of Matthews
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The Town

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Matthews
Residents and businesses settle in 1800s
Town incorporates in 1879
Population
– 191 citizens in 1880
Area
– 13 square miles
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Government
Town Council
– Elected Town Council sets policies
Town Ordinances (local laws/rules)
– http://matthewsnc.gov/TownGovernment/TownOrdinances.aspx

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5
Town services
Planning
Public Works
Public Safety
• EMS/Fire
Town Government
7
Who runs the town?
The Mayor and Town Council
• Mayor and Town Council
Town Manager
Hazen Blodgett
• Hired by Town Council
and

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8
Town Council Meetings
– 2nd and 4th Monday each month, 7PM at Town Hall
– At each meeting, you can speak for up to 4 minutes on a
topic. Sign up in the lobby before the meeting.
Website: www.matthewsnc.gov
minutes and news
– www.matthewsnc.gov/TownGovernment/TownBoard.aspx
– select Agendas and Minutes

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Town of Mint Hill
2
The Town

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3
Mint Hill
Residents and businesses settle in 1700s
Population
– 3,000 citizens in 1971
Area
– 25 square miles
4
Government
Town Council
Codes and Ordinances (local laws/rules)
– www.municode.com/library/nc/mint_hill/codes/code_of_ordinances

3
5
Town services
Planning
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
Public Safety
• EMS/Fire
Town Government
7
Who runs the town?
Town Manager
Brian Welch
and

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8
– 2nd and 4th Thursday each month
– 7PM at Town Hall
Website: www.minthill.com
minutes and news
– www.minthill.com/agendas_minutes.php

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Town of Pineville
2
The Town

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3
Pineville
Settled in 1700s
– President James K. Polk born in 1795
Population
– 585 citizens in 1900
Area
– 3.5 square miles
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Government
Town Government
– Mayor and Town Council
– Professional Town Administrator manages town
government
Town Ordinances (local laws/rules)
– http://townofpineville.com/town-ordinances/

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5
Town services
Planning
Public Works
Public Safety
• EMS/Fire
Town Government
7
Who runs the town?
The Mayor and Town Council
• Mayor and Town Council
Town Manager
Haynes Brigman
and

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8
– 2nd Tuesday each month, 6:30PM
– Pineville Hut Meeting Facility, Johnston Road
Website: www.townofpineville.com
minutes and news
– http://townofpineville.com/category/agendas-and-
minutes/

Talking with Adult Leaders

Let leaders and decision makers know what you think about an issue, policy or decision that is important
to you. Ways to do this include:

• Sending an email or talking to them on the phone
• Connecting on social media
• Meeting with public officials and policy makers
• Speaking at a public hearing
• Inviting public officials and decision makers to your school or organization

Things to keep in mind
• Know your target – do your homework to find out which level of government, which
department, which policy or decision maker you need to talk with
• Remember that you provide a valuable perspective that leaders need to hear
• Listen – to everyone in the room, especially people you disagree with
• Be open‐minded, respectful and polite – treat people as potential allies, not enemies
• Build relationships – don’t only communicate to complain.
• Think critically – connect what you hear with what you know
• Think like a leader – how does this issue impact others? The future? What can I do to make
things better for the most people?
• Look for facts and figures – passion helps, but facts win and change opinions
• Identify the intent – don’t like a policy? try to see where the official was going with the idea

Communicating
• Mention that you are a student – you can use this to your advantage
• Ask questions and/or state your opinion
• Get your facts straight
• Make your comments short and to the point…focus on what’s important first
• Offer suggestions and solutions
• Ask for specific action
• Relate to your personal experience
• Use your own words
• Don’t waste time on the obvious
• Ask if you can help be a part of the solution
• If you are speaking, be confident and clear…and smile
• If you are writing, spell and punctuate correctly

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