Potts is a retired state trooper who serves as a reserve police officer for the town of Cleveland. no candidate has the total necessary to become the nominee. 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. The current Sheriff, Clarence Birkhead, was elected in 2018 and is the County's first African American Sheriff to hold office. Our dedicated staff work challenging jobs on behalf of the greater good. Specific areas include, but are not limited to, providing services for those suffering from substance use disorders and/or mental health concerns, offering educational and vocational training, and an expanded effort for successful inmate re-entry upon release in partnership with local community providers. 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. For the Mecklenburg County Commission, the Democratic at-large primary is the headliner. The district includes southwest Charlotte. This program gives officers a feeling they have input into the recruiting process and a stake in growing the department's numbers. Must be received by 5 p.m. Republicans: Andrew Huffman, former Salisbury city council candidate Nalini Joseph and real estate investor Tyler Lee. Your vote may decide whether Mecklenburg County helps deport undocumented immigrants, The Charlotte Observer, Feb. 7, 2018, Mecklenburg jail visits are now solely by video. Seat 01: Mecklenburg CountymagistrateChristopher Bazzle faces Shante Burke-Hayer, who practices family law. Im proud to work alongside these folks and intend to continue hiring, training and retaining the type of talented employees who have launched our agency as a national leader in corrections. Natalie Anderson covers the city of Salisbury, politics and more for the Salisbury Post. You can read more at, and other key info, visit the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. You can view an interactive map of City Council district boundaries here. District 103: Laura Budd (Democrat) v. Bill Brawley (Republican) The first is the high rate of recidivism and the lack of discharge planning. 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. North Carolina gained this additional seat after the 2020 census showed population growth. This is the most-watched state Senate race this year in the county, for the open seat currently held by Jeff Jackson. $173,168 Total . Gena Hicks and Marquis Robinson say McFaddens mismanaged the detention centers. Hes also served as an assistant district attorney in Rowan County and a senior associate attorney with. Shes challenged by Clementi. I believe that the best reentry is no entry into the criminal justice system. City Council District 3We recommend Victoria Watlington to continue as representative of sprawling District 3, which has undergone tremendous change in recent years. I am an experienced prison and jail administrator, with a master's in criminology from the University of Pennsylvania, a master's in public administration from Harvard, and a bachelors in psychology and neuroscience from the University of Southern California. Courtesy of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. And since the Democratic party is dominant in Charlotte, some races are essentially decided in the primary. 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. Of note: Absentee ballots will be counted if they are postmarked by Election Day. Several Democratic candidates are running forN.C. District Court Judge in District 26: Seat 18: Cecila Oseguerafaces Keith S. Smith. All have an impact on our lives. The other is Arthur Griffin, a former school board member. District 3: Incumbent Victoria Watlington has one primary opponent, Tiawana Deling Brown, who founded a nonprofit for formerly incarcerated women. 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. She will also be up against one of two Republican candidates in the general election. Editors note: This story was originally published on Sept. 28, and we updated it Nov. 4. Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. I am honored to be the 2022 Democratic nominee for Dukes County Sheriff. U.S. Rep. Ted Budd is leading former Gov. If approved, this would fund road construction and improvements like street lighting, signals, streetscaping, bike lanes and sidewalks. He retired from the sheriffs office in January 2022. 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. Just one has multiple candidates in a primary. Theres only one Republican running. This is not currently going on. [12] Walker opted to retire from the House and not run for reelection in 2020 because his district was made much more favorable to the Democratic Party after redistricting. The former state Supreme Court chief justice. There are no Republicans running. What does Heroux consider the key issues in this race? Here's a look at who has filed for select races that will appear on Mecklenburg County ballots: NC Senate District 40 Republican: Bobbie Shields NC Senate District 41 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. Mecklenburg has 13 N.C. House districts within its borders. About Kevin F. Coppinger:Coppinger was first elected Essex County Sheriff in November 2016 after having served the city of Lynn as a police officer for 32 years, serving the last seven years as chief of police. The sheriffs race has attracted the most attention because of the continuing problems at the countys jails. Democrats: Cheri Beasley is the frontrunner here. His challengers, Gina Hicks and Marquis Robinson, both veterans of. 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. Eight candidates are competing to win Sheriff Villanueva's seat. Three Democrats, including incumbent Sheriff Garry McFadden, are running to be Mecklenburg County Sheriff. was implemented to address deficiencies in the mandatory overtime started on August 2, 2021. Our programs focus on specialized, data-driven treatment for unique populations such as young adults, military veterans and those living with substance use disorders. Alexander faces Cook, Republican and engineer, for this north Charlotte district around Interstate 77. Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. Axios Charlotte is a local news initiative. GOP leaders may move to restrict abortion if they do so. Since October 24, 2022, MCSO has processed over. Since publication, Rodney Moore (who was indicted in a campaign finance probe in 2019)has dropped out of the District 112 race. District 1: Democratic incumbent Elaine Powell versus Ross Monks, a Republican and veteran. Two district seats on the commission have primary contests. 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) You can try, Voting season is underway in Massachusetts. In a recent interview with the Observer, Hicks said a good portion of McFaddens staff has left Mecklenburg County and taken significant pay cuts to work in Gaston and Cabarrus counties. Chief Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Updated: 11:51 PM EST March 8, 2022 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Sheriff Garry McFadden presented the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners with his plan to address staffing issues Tuesday. It will include all of Rowan, Davidson, Stanly, Montgomery, Union and Anson counties and parts of Cabarrus and Richmond counties. She has two decades of experience include a, Allen is a former Marine who was appointed. Cunningham is seeking a sixth term in office, versusHenning, who calls herself a conservative constitutionalist. The district covers parts of Huntersville and north Charlotte. Here are his plans. Were encouraged that both candidates are committed to the equitable pursuit of justice, but were siding with Mr. Merriweathers steady approach. Mecklenburg Elections Director Michael Dickerson thinks it may be the latter. 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. 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. District 2: Vilma D. Leake, the Democratic incumbent, is running unopposed. The focus remains on Republican candidates here: Wilson-based Beth Freshwater Smith, who focuses on juvenile justice, faces Donna Stroud, the currentChief Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals,in District 09. 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) Those races will be settled in Tuesdays Democratic primary. What are Buckley's top priorities for the office? 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.