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MINT HILL – When golfers at Pine Lake Country Club formed the Chipping In Fore charity earlier this year, they didn’t know which cause to support. But after two community members lost their son in a mass shooting April 30 at UNC Charlotte, the choice became obvious. Chipping In Fore held its first golf tournament Oct. 21.
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More than 150 golfers participated. A silent auction and live auction followed the tournament. Proceeds from the tournament and auctions will go toward the Ellis “Reed” Parlier Scholarship Fund for UNC Charlotte students. Chipping In Fore tournament organizer Peter Montemurno said he was amazed at the support. Montemurno said the support was a see GOLF, Page 6A
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Stay safe on Halloween There's no better time to catch up on the sex offenders living in the neighborhood than Halloween, the very holiday in which kids have traditionally knocked on doors and asked for candy. The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation maintains a registry that allows users to see where registered sex offenders live, as well as photos and conviction information. Not counting incarcerated people, Union County has 229 sex offenders, including 131 in Monroe, 22 in Waxhaw, 22 in Indian Trail, 16 in Wingate, 18 in Marshville, 13 with Matthews addresses, one in Stallings and one in Mineral Springs. More than half of the offenders living in Indian Trail and Waxhaw were convicted of crimes involving children. Ten of the Indian Trail offenders were on the website for convictions involving indecent liberty with a minor. One resident was convicted of attempted rape or sex offense in 2004. Nine of the Waxhaw offenders were convicted of indecent liberty with a minor. Three men were convicted of second-degree rape. While the registry is designed to empower people with information, it shouldn’t be used to harass others. Visit www.sexoffender.ncsbi.gov for details.
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Lurking quietly behind growing piles of fall leaves and ripe pumpkin patches is Santa Claus. The bald fat man eagerly waits for Halloween to pass so that Christmas holiday displays begin popping up within neighborhoods, schools, churches and stores. He'll use these displays to chart out his overnight joyride from home to home, cleaning out refrigerators and leaving his calling card – wrapped trinkets – in his wake. Will he spare your home? We have compiled a list of the remaining Halloween-themed events to enjoy before the stress of the holidays overtakes us. see HALLOWEEN, Page 3A
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CHARLOTTE – Charlotte City Council members need more information from their planning staff before deciding whether to start pre-project development on the proposed LYNX Silver Line. Council members have lots of questions for the city’s planning staff about funding for the project. Pre-project development will cost $50 million, which will come from the Charlotte Area Transit System budget and current sales taxes. CATS Deputy Director
John Muth said $9 million is programmed in the current fiscal year. There will be checkin points with the council and Metropolitan Transit Commission about progress. Many council members were concerned about voting to start pre-development with the absence of a definitive cost for the entire project and concrete federal and state funding. Muth said voting to move forward with pre-project development will make it easier to figure out the big-picture solution. see SILVER, Page 4A
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CHARLOTTE – Martin Rowland, of Waxhaw, and Joshua Shannon, of Monroe, were among 77 Duke Energy linemen from six states competing in the International LineRowland man's Rodeo on Oct. 19 in Bonner Springs, Kan. More than 320 individual competitors and nearly 250 teams will vie for top honors in events testing job-related skills, such as simulated hurtShannon man rescues, equipment repair and pole climbs. Competitors are judged on speed, agility, technique and safety procedures. “Duke Energy rodeo competitors participate in additional training to compete against the best in the world,” said Harry Sideris, senior vice president of customer experience and services. “The competitions help our linemen refine their skills to serve our customers even more safely and efficiently.”
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Heritage Trail becomes part of Carolina Thread Trail MONROE – The Union County Extension Master Gardener Heritage Trail is now officially part of the Carolina Thread Trail system. Led by the Catawba Lands Conservancy, the Carolina Thread Trail is a regional network of trails covering 1,610 miles in 15 counties in the Carolinas that connect 2.9 million people. Carol Larrimore led the effort with help and support in the planning, development and building of the Heritage Trail from the Union County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, Boy Scout Troop No. 1 of the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, Eagle Scouts, Bill Smith, Lisa Thompkins, Larry Mellichamp, North Carolina Union County Extension Center and Union County Parks & Recreation. The Heritage Trail portion of the Carolina Thread Trail connects with Union County Parks & Recreation Jesse Helms Park trail. The signage for the Union County Heritage Trail portion of the Carolina Thread Trail was installed Oct. 17. The trail head begins at the entrance to the Heritage Trail at the south end of the Union County Agriculture Center property (3230 Presson Road, Monroe), adjacent to the parking lot.
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County continues work on improving critical intersections by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
MONROE – Union County is continuing to work with towns and villages to improve critical intersections. The county is applying for $100,000 in planning funds this month from the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization to begin the design and determine cost estimates for five intersections. The county came up with a list of 15 critical intersections earlier this year to improve. It received funding to develop designs and cost estimates for six of those intersections already. The county plans to partner with municipalities to split the local match requirements for these five additional intersections: • Bonds Grove Church and Waxhaw-Marvin Road
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(Marvin). • N.C. 75 and Potter Road (Mineral Springs). • U.S. 601 and Brief Road (Fairview). • Poplin Road and Unionville-Indian Trail Road (Monroe). • N.C. 200 and Plyler Mill Road (unincorporated Union County). Bjorn Hansen, the county's transportation planner, said partnering with municipalities helps reduce the county's cost for the local match, while also showing the CRTPO that the projects are part of a county initiative. The CRTPO is comprised of elected leaders across Union, Mecklenburg and southern Iredell counties to allocate federal transportation dollars. The county will find out if it obtained the funding in February. Three of the intersections are unsignalized, while the
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Oct. 26: Fall Harvest Festival Put down that pumpkin-spiced latte and get off the couch for a few rounds of pumpkin bowling, photos at the pumpkin patch, inflatables and games, face painting and a scarecrow decorating contest at Mint Hill Town Hall. • When: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 26 • Where: 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill • Details: www.minthill.com/
Oct. 25: Halloween Spooktacular The Town of Indian Trail provides a safe environment for trunk-or-treating. Festivities include 1,500 free crafts, storytime with the Indian Trail Library, carnival-style games and a costume contest. • When: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 25 • Where: Chestnut Square Park, 320 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail • Details: www.itsparksandrec.com Oct. 25: Halloween on the Edge Light Show The family that provides the Christmas on the Edge Light Show presents a 12-minute Halloween-themed show. • When: 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 25-26, as well as Nov. 1, and 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 27-31 • Where: 3908 Edgeview Drive, Indian Trail • Details: Find the event on Facebook Oct. 25: Halloween Horror Skate Party Kate's Skating Rink invites adults for a Halloween party with music by DJ Shark of Power 98. Find tickets at www.brown papertickets.com. • When: 10 p.m. Oct. 25 • Where: Kate's Skating Rink, 14500 E. Independent Blvd, Indian Trail • Details: https://katesonline.com/ Oct. 26: Fright Night 2019 The Town of Waxhaw presents Fright Night with trick-or-treating (4-7 p.m.), a costume contest (4:30-7 p.m.), haunted maze (4-8 p.m.) and an adult party (7-10 p.m.). There's also a scavenger hunt, carriage rides and music. When: 4 p.m. Oct. 26 Where: Downtown Waxhaw Details: www.waxhaw.com Oct. 26: Downtown Matthews Zombie Crawl “Zombies” are encouraged to convene at the Town Green to be led throughout downtown by the “Zombie Outbreak Response Team” to several restaurants, including Carolina Beer Temple, Moe's Original BBQ and Beantown Tavern. Zombie crawlers pay $35 for swag that includes a glass, tokens for beer and food and access to an after-party at Temple Mojo Growler Shop. • When: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 26 • Where: Downtown Matthews • Details: Find the event at www.
Oct. 26: Haunted Walking Tour The Museum of the Waxhaws gives a Haunted Walking Tour of the grounds that includes s'mores by the fire pit. The event costs $10. When: 7 p.m. Oct. 26 Where: Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Hwy., Waxhaw Details: www.museumofthewaxhaws.org Oct. 26: Halloween Costume Party The Trail House pairs a costume contest with free palm and Tarot card readings. The event is for adults 21 and older. • When: 9 p.m. Oct. 26 • Where: The Trail House, 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail • Details: www.thetrailhouse.com Oct. 27: Fall Festival Forest Hill Waxhaw invites the community to worship at 10 a.m. and a fall festival at 11:30 a.m. The festival will include lunch by Moe's BBQ that costs $12 for adults and $8 for children. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27 Where: Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw Details: www.foresthill.org Oct. 30: Lake Park Trunk or Treat Central Church Lake Park's third annual Lake Park Trunk or Treat includes music, inflatables, giveaways, free hotdog meals, and trunk-or-treating. The church requests attendees wear family-friendly costumes. The church requests pets not be brought to the event. When: 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 30 Where: Central Church Lake Park at 3624 Lake Park Road, Indian Trail Details: 704-804-2203 Want more events? Visit www.unioncountyweekly.com for more events. Follow us @ucweekly on Twitter for Event of the Day posts at 7:10 a.m.
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has already committed $320,000 toward the $2.2 million project. Commissioner Jerry Simpson said during the Oct. 21 board meeting that he hoped something could be done about the access to the convenience store at the intersection. “People believe when they are coming out of the convenience store that they are on the highway and they have access to all lanes of traffic,” Simpson said. “Sometimes you don't know if that person is sitting in the convenience store parking lot, so they may come shooting across in front of you as you turn left.” Hansen estimated that the intersection has seen more than 60 crashes in a five-year period, which was the highest among all the intersections they evaluated for funding. “It is a scramble area,” Hansen said. “Safety is a huge component. Especially with a roundabout, you have a terrific amount of flexibility to revise access to any location at that inter-
section and still provide them with full access, particularly with left hand turns which are problematic. The N.C. Department of Transportation wants to add left turn lanes on N.C. 84 and Rocky River Road, a signalized intersection in Monroe that Hansen said has a high number of crashes. NCDOT estimates that it can fund $750,000 of the project, according to Hansen. The NCDOT has reached out to Union County and Monroe about each chipping in a $50,000 match to push the $2 million project through. Commissioner Richard Helms mentioned how the price tag for the project seemed high. That's because the CRTPO requires a “pretty healthy contingency,” Hansen said, noting that unspent money goes into a pot for other projects. Assistant County Manager Brian Matthews said commissioners set aside $500,000 over five years for projects such as this. To this point, commissioners have funded one project: $200,000 toward a roundabout at N.C. 200 and Rocky River Road.
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According to City Manager Marcus Jones, the phases of development are not unique to Charlotte. Every municipality is required to go through these phases, including pre-project development, in order to get federal funds. He said once the project gets to the 30% mark of pre-project when designing, they will have a better idea of the total cost. Muth said planning staff would not recommend moving forward from pre-project development to project development until the full fund-
ing picture of the project was known. Councilman Tariq Bokhari said the lack of information and conversation about the topic among city council makes him hesitant to vote on the matter in two weeks at the city council meeting Oct. 28. “Ultimately, we’re going to get to a point where we run out of money and we don’t know where to go because we haven’t had these conversations and we’re going to look back and it’s going to be a long way back to where we started,” he said. Bokhari said until those conversations are had, he thinks moving this forward is “incredibly reck-
less.” Mayor Vi Lyles said it is important to have a conversation with the board, transportation staff and planning staff, along with representatives from Matthews, Indian Trail, Stallings and other towns that will be affected by the development of the Silver Line. Lyles also reminded the council that they approved the CATS budget earlier this year and will have to decide whether there will be a Silver Line. Councilman Larken Egleston said if the city claims to commit to having a robust transit system, it needs to understand that risks will need to be taken.
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• Evening Muse: Chantae Cann & Ryan Connors • Fillmore: X Ambassadors • Franklin Court: Curbside Prophet • House That Rocks: Tyris • Middle James: Sunrise and the Smoke • Neighborhood Theatre: Robert Randolph • Stooges Pub: Next O’ Kin • Sweet Union: Jaxx & Jacks • Temple Mojo: Mark & Brian • Trail House: Reverend O and the Hellhounds • Treehouse Vineyards: DJ Mex • Underground: The Cheers for Features & Badflower • Vintner’s Hill: RC Acoustic • Visulite: Boombox
• Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo • Evening Muse: Hayden Lee • Fillmore: Cavetown
Oct. 26 • Moochies Tavern: Delta Fire • Divide Golf Course: The Stark Reality Acoustic Trio • Evening Muse: Jmichael Peeples w/ CammWess; Driftwood • Franklin Court: Traxx Duo • Kristopher’s: Karaoke • Loyalist Market: Classic Groove Band • Mac’s Speed Shop: Bill Miller Band • Neighborhood Theatre: Griffin House; Icon For Hire • Pizza Peel (Matthews): Sitting Duck • Queens South: Jordan Middleton • Southern Range: Chad Powell • Stooges Pub: Tantrum • Stumptown Station: Dave & Tim Duo • Sweet Union: Taplow • The Spot: Gospel Karaoke • Treehouse Vineyards: Gal Friday
Oct. 27 • Evening Muse: Cat Clyde with Jamie Drake • Moochies Tavern: BentWater • Underground: Jack Harlow
Oct. 28 • Underground: We the Kings
Oct. 29 • Evening Muse: The Dirty Grass Players • Moochies Tavern: Shannon’s Jam • Neighborhood Theatre: Melvin Seals & JGB
Oct. 31 • Evening Muse: Bonnie Bishop • Fillmore: Scotty Sire: Liquid Stranger • Seaboard Brewing: Two of Us
Venues Charlotte • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Pineville • Middle James Brewing: 400 N. Polk St. Waxhaw • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St. Indian Trail • House That Rocks: 553 Indian Trail Road S. • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Divide Golf Course: 6803 Stevens Mill Road • Kristophers: 250 N. Trade St. • Loyalist Market: 435 N. Trade Street • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Stumptown Station: 107-A N. Trade St. • Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St. • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Mint Hill • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Monroe • Franklin Court: 232 E Franklin St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • The Spot: 1513 Concord Ave. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St.
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testament to the Pine Lake community. “You see all the golfers come and you see the generosity of people and the kindness of people to rally the community together, it touches your heart,” Montemurno said. Parlier, 19, was one of two students to die in the shooting. Four others were injured. The shooter, 23-year-old Trystan Andrew Terrell, 22, was sentenced to two life sentences after pleading guilty to numerous charges including murder. Though Montemurno did not have a personal connection to the Parlier family before planning the tournament, he said just being part of the community made him want to be part of the process. “Because of the people that are part of this Pine Lake community, it was an easy decision to say yes to join and try to help and see who else we can touch and motivate to get behind these types of things,” Montemurno said. “I’m
glad I did.” Moving forward, Chipping In Fore tournament organizer Eric Miller said the charity hopes to continue helping people and causes in the community. Scholarship to help those following Parlier’s desired path UNC Charlotte has launched a scholarship in honor of Ellis “Reed” Parlier, one of two students killed in a mass shooting April 30 at UNC Charlotte. Students can apply for the Ellis “Reed” Parlier Memorial Scholarship through Feb. 15, 2020. UNCC estimates the typical award will be $18,000, depending on available funding. Graduates from the Central Academy of Technology and Arts in Monroe will have first preference for the award. That’s where Parlier graduated from in 2017. Students must also have a grade point average of at least 3.0 with preference given to students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a concentration in artificial intelligence, robotics or gaming.
Want to know more? Visit https://ninerscholars.uncc.edu/scholarshipsearch/scholarship. asp?id=1902 for details. Kayla Berenson/UCW photo
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VOTER’S GUIDE Union County Weekly • Oct. 25, 2019 • Page 1B
Five ways to avoid putting clowns in office by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
A couple of years ago, we put a clown on the cover of Union County Weekly. At the time, Indian Trail leadership was going through some inner turmoil. After the council fired their town manager, Mayor Pro Tem David Cohn, who is arguably Union County's most quotable man, famously said, “I've read on Facebook accounts where we are the clown council. We definitely look like clowns and I apologize.” Things are much better in Indian
Trail. The board works much better together and they have a town manager that everyone on the council respects. So how do we avoid putting clowns in office? Here are some characteristics that clowns don’t have. Research: Members of councils and commissions should be wellversed on the ins and outs of a community's development ordinances, as well as small area plans. It's not enough to know the zoning designations. Leaders should really try to understand the rationale that went into how staff and boards construct-
ed current zoning codes and maps. Staying updated: It's one thing to understand how the town arrived at its current zoning, but it's also important to keep tabs on changing attitudes within the community. Plans approved a few years ago can easily become outdated in fast-growing areas throughout the Charlotte region. Elected leaders should be tapped into the pulse of the community. Communication: You can tell who rubber stamps their votes by see CLOWNS, Page 3B
Clowns just love attention and sticking it to their archrivals on the board. Electing level-headed people that do their research and have ongoing communication with the public ensures towns and villages don’t become laughing stocks. UCW file photo
Breaking down the ballots MONROE – Marshville, Marvin, Waxhaw and Wingate are guaranteed to get new mayors, while Indian Trail, Monroe, Weddington and Wesley Chapel’s incumbents face competition. Town board races in Indian Trail, Marshville and Monroe will be especially competitive. Here’s a town-by-town look at the ballot: Fairview • Mayor: Phillip Thomas • Council (2 seats): John Biggers Jr. & Gary Wilfong Mayor Phillip Thomas as well as councilmen John Biggers Jr. and Gary Wilfong are running unopposed.
How and where to vote on Nov. 5 MONROE – Election Day takes place 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at precincts throughout the county. The Union County Board of Elections adopted a resolution on Aug. 13 affecting voters in a few communities: • Monroe voters in Precinct 025 (Rock Rest Elementary School) shall vote at Precinct 003 (St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 909 Circe Drive, Monroe). • Marvin voters in Precinct 028C (Marvin AME Zion Church) shall vote at Precinct 028B (Marvin Elementary School, 9700 Marvin School Road, Waxhaw). • Wingate and Marshville voters in Precinct 036 (Crossroads AME Zion Church) shall vote at Precinct 008 (Wingate Community Center, 315 W. Elm St., Wingate). Residents who have not registered to vote by Oct. 11 may register and vote during one-stop voting. One-stop voting takes place 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 1 at the Union County Library’s Griffin Room, 316-A. E. Windsor Road, Monroe. Voters need to bring proof of identity and address, such as a North Carolina driver’s license; government-issued photo ID; or utility bill, bank statement or payroll stub showing the voter’s name and address. Between Oct. 16 and 21, 684 residents cast ballots for the Nov. 5 municipal election. Other key dates include: Oct. 29 (absentee ballot request deadline), Nov. 1 (early voting ends), Nov. 5 (deadline for absentee ballot return) and Nov. 15 (canvass) Visit www.unioncountync.gov for more details about the election.
# Most voters: 1. Mineral Springs VFD (019): 5,758 2. Stallings Elementary School (037A): 5,366 3. Sandy Ridge Elementary School (028A): 5,323 4. Hemby Bridge Elementary School (016): 5,022 5. Waxhaw VFD (020A): 4,976
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Hemby Bridge • Alderman (3 seats): Chris Baker, Kim Belk & Dennis Dorton Chris Baker, Kim Belk & Dennis Dorton are running unopposed for reelection as aldermen. Dorton was appointed to the board in March to replace Johnny Lemmond. Belk was appointed to the board in May to replace Gary Anderson. Indian Trail • Mayor: Michael Alvarez, Michael Faulkenberry & David Loughran • Council (3 seats): Jonathon Baer, Todd Barber, Amanda Faulkenberry, Shirley Howe, Roger Kortekaas & Marcus McIntyre Mayor Michael Alvarez is running for reelection, but he’ll have to fend off challengers Michael Faulkenberry and David Loughran. Marcus McIntyre, who was appointed to the council in February 2018, and Shirley Howe are seeking reelection, while Mayor Pro Tem David Cohn has decided to ride off into the sunset. Jonathon Baer, Todd Barber, Amanda Faulkenberry and Roger Kortekaas are vying for the three council seats.
Most Republicans 1. Mineral Springs VFD (019): 2,561 2. Sandy Ridge Elementary School (028A): 2,343 3. Waxhaw Bible Church (020B): 2,098 4. Siler Presbyterian Church (017B): 2,063 5. Hemby Bridge Elementary School (016): 2,059
Most Democrats 1. Shiloh Elementary School (029A): 1,465 2. Stallings Elementary School (037A): 1428 3. Cornerstone Community Church (030): 1,334 4. Waxhaw VFD (020A): 1,270 5. Mineral Springs VFD (019): 1,233
Most unaffiliated voters 1. Sandy Ridge Elementary School (028A): 1,975 2. Stallings Elementary School (037A): 1,937 3. Mineral Springs VFD (019): 1,921 4. Kensington Elementary School (028D): 1,908 5. Waxhaw VFD (020A): 1,790
? Source: Union County Board of Elections (Sept. 30, 2019)
Lake Park • Mayor: David Cleveland • Council (3 seats): Bruce Barton, Russell Flagg, Jeremy Russell & Joe Scaldara • Council (unexpired term): Pam Jack Three new faces will join the village council as John Barnes, James Record and Fabian Szarko are not running for reelection. Bruce Barton, Russell Flagg, Jeremy Russell and Joe Scaldara are vying for three four-year terms. Councilwoman see BREAKDOWN, Page 3B
DANTE CASCIOLA WEDDINGTON FOOTBALL The senior quarterback threw a season-high four touchdown passes as the undefeated Warriors manhandled Parkwood 35-3 on Oct. 18. Casciola and the Warriors take on Marvin Ridge this week. Are you a coach and know an incredible athlete you’d like us to feature? email us at Andrew@cmgweekly.com
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I love my community. My family and I have called Indian Trail home for the past 12 years. I have enjoyed serving our residents as a volunteer soccer & basketball coach and running the Porter Ridge Athletic Association. I plan to be here for many years helping make Indian Trail the best for my family and yours.
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For Indian Trail Town Council · · · · · · · · · ·
17 Year Resident of Indian Trail Pro Contract with Union County Sheriff’s Office Pro Parks and Recreation Smart Economic Growth Work on Infrastructure to Improve Traffic Fiscal Responsibility to Keep Tax Rate Low Improve Storm Water Drainage Maintenance Support Fire and EMS resources for Indian Trial Promotes a Town Staff that serves its Citizens Increase in town roads for better maintenance
I like Indian Trail, the people, schools, churches, and community. Our family moved here from Charlotte, and have a local small business. We like the parks, the movie theater, Auto Bell, etc. I have been President of the local Lions Club, Asst. Scout Master, Church Elder, Upward Sports Basketball Coach, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader and School Improvement Team Member at Sun Valley Middle School. We need people on the council and as Mayor that are knowledgeable, sincere, sensible, listen and on your side.
As a Town Councilman, I will always work with and for our residents.
The best for the town is to have representatives that will not be above you, not below you, but with you!
I support: Shirley Howe & Todd Barber for Council Michael Alvarez for Mayor
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I want to be your voice so that your interests are not overshadowed by developers. Let’s work together because YOU, the residents, are the reason this Town is a great place to live. I ask that you please consider voting for me. I support Marcus Mcintyre and Todd Barber for council and Alvarez for Mayor.
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how well a leader can convey the position of the board on any given topic. Leaders not only need to understand where the community stands on an issue, but they must also be able to explain why things are the way they are from a staff, board or community perspective.
Positive attitude: Clowns in literature and television live to make you laugh. Clowns in real life live to make you angry. Leaders have to go in with the mindset of serving the community. They must listen to criticism but not dwell on it to the point where they take it personally. You want people who are open to collaboration, not focused on jabbing their political foes.
BREAKDOWN (continued from page 1B)
Pam Jack is seeking reelection, but she’s running for what’s left of Kristen Bowman’s term, which expires in December 2021. Bowman resigned from the council in May. Mayor David Cleveland is running unopposed for reelection. Marshville • Mayor: Larry Smith Jr. • Town Council (3 seats): Paulette Blakeney, Margaret Bivens, Nancie Mandeville, Jim Rowell & Ernestine Staton Barring write-in votes, Mayor Larry Smith Jr. will succeed Franklin Deese as mayor. Town council seats held by Margaret Bivens, Norman Carpenter and Ernestine Staton are up for grabs. Bivens and Staton are running for reelection. Challengers Paulette Blakeney, Nancie Mandeville and Jim Rowell are campaigning to join the council. Marvin • Mayor: Christopher Smith • Village Council (2 seats): Jamie Lein & Bob Marcolese Barring write-in votes, Christopher Smith will succeed Joe Pollino Jr. as mayor, while Jamie Lein and Bob Marcolese will take over seats held by Nick Dispenziere and Mary Shkut. Mineral Springs • Mayor: Frederick (Rick) Becker III • Town Council (3 seats): Charles Bowden, Valerie Coffey, Lundeen Cureon & Peggy Neill Challenger Charles Bowden hopes to unseat one of the three town councilwomen running for reelection: Valerie Coffey, Lundeen Cureon and Peggy Neill. Mayor Frederick (Rick) Becker III is running unopposed. Monroe • Mayor: Brent Anthony, Bobby Kilgore & Bob Yanacsek • City Council (3 seats): Gary Anderson, Tony Autry, Freddie Gordon, Angelia James, Billy Jordan, Lynn Keziah, Michele King & Myles Kuly Mayor Bobby Kilgore must fend off challengers Brent Anthony and Bob Yanacsek to win reelection. City councilmen Gary Anderson, Billy Jordan and Lynn Keziah are seeking re-election. They are running against challengers Tony Autry, Freddie Gordon, Angelia James, Michele King and Myles Kuly. Stallings • Town Council District 4 (1 seat): Heather Grooms & Shawna Steele • Town Council District 5 (1 seat): Steven Ayers & Billy Birt Jr. Kathy Heyse resigned from the District 5 town council seat in February. Stallings Town Council appointed Billy Birt Jr. in June to serve the remainder of that term. Birt is running to keep the seat, but he’s being challenged by Steven Ayers. Shawna Steele is running for reelection to the District 4 town council seat, but she must defeat challenger Heather Grooms. Unionville • Town Commission (3 seats): Jeffrey
Intelligence: You want people that are great at communication, but it doesn't hurt to elect candidates that can look at a budget sheet without zoning out. I've seen some boards discuss an issue for well over an hour only for someone to raise their hand and ask a question that shows they're not quite sure what planet they’re on.
Broadaway, Gene Price & Jaren Simpson Town commissioner seats held Edd Little, Gene Price and Jaren Simpson were up for grabs this cycle. Price and Simpson are running for reelection, while Jeffrey Broadaway is the only other person to run. Waxhaw • Mayor: Edwin Elam, Ericka McKnight, Bob Morgan, Ronald Pappas & Jon Perdue • Town Commission (2 seats): Brenda Burns, Pedro Morey & Anne Simpson Mayor Stephen Maher has chosen not to run for reelection, opening the door for one of five challengers: Edwin Elam, Ericka McKnight, Bob Morgan, Ronald Pappas and Jon Perdue. Two seats are available on the commission. Brenda Burns is seeking reelection, while Fred Burrell resigned from the board in April and was replaced by Candace DeFinis. Challengers Pedro Morey and Anne Simpson are running for those two commission seats. Weddington • Mayor: Elizabeth Callis & Walter Hogan • Town Council District 2 (1 seat): Scott Buzzard & Anne Pruitt • Town Council District 4 (1 seat): Gerry Hartman & Janice Propst Mayor Elizabeth Callis is seeking a second term. She’ll be challenged by Walter Hogan. Councilman Scott Buzzard is running against Anne Pruitt for the District 2 seat. Councilwoman Janice Propst is running against Gerry Hartman for the District 4 seat. Wesley Chapel • Village Mayor: Brad Horvath & Jan Smith • Village Council (2 seats): Lori Bailey, David Boyce, April Campagna & Paul Kaperonis Mayor Brad Horvath is running again, this time against challenger Jan Smith. At least one new face will join the council as William Rodriguez is not running. Councilman Paul Kaperonis, as well as challengers Lori Bailey, David Boyce and April Campagna are vying for two available seats. Wingate • Mayor: Gary Hamill • Town Commission (3 seats): Bart Farmer, John Lowery, John Mangum & Max Wolfe III Mayor Bill Braswell will not seek reelection. Commissioner Gary Hamill is stepping up to succeed Braswell. Hamill is running unopposed. Three seats are available on the commission, including one held by Peggy Taylor, who is not running again. Challengers Bart Farmer and Max Wolfe III square off against incumbents John Lowery and John Mangum for those three seats.
Stay connected Check out www.unioncountyweekly. com for our continuing podcast series, “Coffee with a Candidate.” In recent days, we’ve recorded episodes with Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez Waxhaw mayoral candidate Ericka McKnight and lieutenant governor hopefuls Renee Ellmers and Buddy Bengel.
As Mayor I want to urge town council to address the issues residents care about the most. I don’t have agenda to pursue Make me aware of your concerns.
You can call me at 704-820-4800 You can text me at 704-617-1199 You can email me at loughranformayor@gmail.com Often vocal minorities dominate council meetings. You don’t need to remain the silent majority. Let me speak for you.
Questions and Answers Q. Why are you running? A. To bring a fresh look at town issues. The current mayor has been in office over eight years. Q. Are there things the town does well you want to continue? A. Keep working with non-residential development to broaden the tax base such as the Sun Valley Theatre Complex. Q. You have never run for office before, why now? A. I have the time to devote to the office and the Independence to act responsibly. Q. Can voters contact you on social media? A. I reluctantly opened a Facebook page. I’m not a big fan of social media. I prefer phone, text and emails.
RE-ELECT
MICHAEL ALVAREZ FOR MAYOR
“The highest of distinctions is
SERVICE to others.”
-KING GEORGE VI
PEOPLE OVER POLITICS I have always believed the strength of our nation begins in our small towns and those who have worked hard to provide for their families. I am dedicated to keeping Indian Trail safe to live and to ensure all residents are heard and have a real voice in the future of our town. Smart growth and conservative money management are the key to keeping our taxes low and ensure a great quality of life.
I will always answer the phone and assist a resident in need. I want to set the example of what a public servant should be and inspire the next generation to create a better tomorrow. Thank you for the honor of serving as your Mayor and I hope I have earned your vote for re-election. I endorse Todd Barber, Shirley Howe and Marcus McIntyre
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