stream We need to reach a point where the people trust the commissioners once again. .percentage_number { padding-left: 16px; Cathy Cloninger (R) Gaston County Board of Commissioners Gastonia Township. Fortunately, God chose to give both of them grace, and allow them to still be here with their family. .votebox_bp_logo { Sheriff Don Brown is running unopposed. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} text-align: left; width: 100%; The Board has established its Priorities as job creation and economic development, education, healthy communities, public safety, and quality of life, and strives to incorporate these priorities as guidelines for future policy decisions. background-color: white; HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) - James Upchurch, a High Point business owner elected to the Guilford . .non_result_row { Click the image for more details . endobj Dallas: 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC 28034. } .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} $('.pastResponses').hide(); display: inline-block; overflow-x: scroll; text-align: center; Please register before meetings for automatic updates and reminders. .race_header.green { Current: I have strong experience working with elected officials to be able to make effective change in cutting wasteful spending, reducing taxes, and lessening financial burdens on working families. float: left; Unlike Lincolnton, that election is non-partisan. margin-bottom: .75em; These are traits I will once again bring to the commissioner office for one term. color: #6db24f; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } .inner_percentage.Republican { background-color: grey; ATTENTION: The County Commissioner's monthly meetings are available on Channel 102 every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and every Saturday at 12:00 p.m. Candidates can find more information at Running for Office. We as a state still control how we run our elections (as long as Nancy Pelosi doesnt get her way). .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Incumbent Chuck Harris and challenger Britt Fant both Republicans are running for the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners' District 2 seat. margin-right: 10px; Before arriving at the Reading Eagle, Karen covered policy issues in Harrisburg and Washington for LNP. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Ron DeSantis, accusing the educator of violating several statutes and DeSantis directives . We always need a fully staffed election services team. color: black;

, Gaston County Board of Commissioners Dallas Township. } Exhaling, he stretched his arms out wide as if to embrace the bucolic scene before him. The board of commissioners constitutes the chief governing body of the county. Current; I would like to see more people holding office who live in the real world. Last month Gaston County's board of commissioners filed a libel suit against The Gaston Gazette because of an article questioning the county's process for settling workers' compensation . $('#candidate-connection-twitter-132798').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); } Feb. 17, 2022: One-stop, in-person early voting period begins for the 2022 statewide primary. It requires commissioners who do not provide tax breaks to or accept campaign contributions from our opponents. County Government County Commission. Although the candidate filing period runs from Monday, December 6 to Noon on Friday, December 17, the deadline for individuals to register to vote in the primary election is February 11, 2022. Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania . As an attorney, I perceived the opportunity to renegotiate Berks Heim labor contracts, eliminating millions in losses and preventing a sale of this cherished facility. The Gaston Gazette. Obviously, not some of the values that are stood for by the office, but he is the president of the United States. font-size: 12px; color: #888; Easily access important documents and links. width: 57%; Gaston County Board of Commissioners Dallas Township. Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Municipal Election Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Municipal Election Statewide Candidate Filing for 2024 Primary Election The candidate filing period for the statewide 2024 primary elections begins at noon on Monday, December 4, 2023, and ends at noon Friday, December 15, 2023. This number represented 8.9% of all 68,747 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2022. width: 50%; But several years ago, when both my dad and my mom were both diagnosed with cancer, this hit home with a little more urgency. Gaston County Republicans have far more primary elections to determine party nominations and in some cases those nominees . Rankin took over the job in 2020 when Larry Brown retired. Voters in District 3 should show up for the county and elect Brim-Edwards as their commissioner. Equity, Staff Development, & Well-BeingWe acknowledge the unique talents of each employee, their career goals, and the importance of their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. GASTON COUNTY, N.C. A battery company that wants to mine lithium in northern Gaston County presented its plan to county commissioners on Tuesday night. Please contact the Melissa Wagner, County Chair at, Additional information: (important dates/times for early voting). Notices sent by FedEx or UPS overnight will require a physical address: Third Floor. .results_row td { } .race_header.democratic { Out of the 6,087 respondents, 1,101 won their election. We design and implement our work processes to achieve superior and transformational results. Compassion, Inclusivity, & Respect for AllWe interact with every individual in a caring and respectful manner. Three seats on the county Board of Education will also be decided. Response 1: I would bring integrity, honesty, transparency, a strong work ethic, a genuine care for people and animals and my life experiences. $50. $('.showResponses').hide(); I believe that we deserve a fresh face and fresh ideas, and a solid conservative who can articulate the conservative principles we hold dear. margin-top: 0px; The city of Hickory also has a municipal election this year. font-size: 20px; Develop and implement policies to support the constructive participation of senior citizens, youth, and minorities in the life of Gaston County. Four Republicans seek the GOP nomination for a state House seat, the only contested election in Gaston County's delegation to Raleigh. color: white; All three commissioner positions are up for election in 2023. Gaston County Government will be a model of excellence in public service leadership, innovation, collaboration, and inclusion, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, preserving natural resources, and providing recreational, cultural, and economic opportunities that lead to global success and set the stage for future generations. The chairman of the Gaston County Board of Commissioners plans to run a second time to become North Carolina's secretary of state. display: block; Bio Leigh Altman, At Large Leigh Altman was first elected as commissioner in 2020. Tom Keigher - Gastonia Township (Chairman) Allen Fraley - Cherryville Township (Vice Chair) . .results_text { clear: both; .race_header { She was on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022. } Commitment to make decisions that are in the best interest of the county as a whole, based on my experience and the input of our professional staff and senior leadership. }) } if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? } He is our Commander in Chief," he said. background-color: green; Brown lost to Republican E.C. They are the District 2 seat held by Ronnie Strickland, the District 3 held by Monte Herring and the seat from District 4 won in 2018 by Worley Edwards. Loftis: We follow the current laws as it pertains to absentee voting, Voter ID was approved by a majority of the states voters some 10 years ago but has yet to be operational. } In Brunswick County, voters will elect Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor seats currently held by Elliot Swain and Jody Clemmons. margin-bottom: -2px !important; z-index:1; Two Democrats and . By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. background-color: #db0000; endobj font-size: 0.9em; complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. } endobj The realignment of Congressional districts produced a final map with most of Gaston County and southwestern Mecklenburg County including most of the city of Charlotte in the 14th district. Internal Audit is an independent function and reports administratively to the County Manager. Cathy Cloninger did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. Lawmakers in Raleigh passed legislation redrawing the voting districts based on the 2020 Census data. margin-right: 12px; Pender County voters will elect supervisors to fill seats held now by Douglas Rivenbark and Bill Murrell. Candidates filing begins Monday for 2022 elections; See which races will be on your ballot. margin-top: 1px; April 26, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. A crowded field of Republican candidates is seeking posts to lead Berks County. Please contact the Melissa Wagner, County Chair at Chair@gastondemocrats.org or Josie Polhemus, GOTV chair at polhjl123@gmail.com. } Apr 28, 2023. In Bladen County, Board of Commission seats currently held by Arthur Bullock (District 1), Charles Ray Peterson (District 2) and Cameron McGill (District 3) will be up for election. } Resources need to be committed to ensure we are helping them be successful to residents. color: white; Commitment to the residents of Berks County to be a good steward of their hard-earned taxpayer dollars. We know that good ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. .results_row.winner { We employ effective and efficient means to produce excellent results. She covers county government as well as policy issues at the state and federal level with a local focus. Gaston County Tourism Development partners with the Gastonia Honey Hunters to celebrate the Great Outdoors in Gaston County during a special night at the ballpark. .survey-result {padding:10px;} vertical-align: middle; We strive for progress over perfection, and whether a new idea falls short or succeeds, we move forward. .inner_percentage { } padding-left: 10px; } Zapple has already announced he plans to seek reelection. The Gaston County Board of Commissioners received the recommended FY2023-24 Gaston County Budget at its April 25, 2023 Regular Meeting. April 26, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Berks County Democrats have choices when it comes to who they want to lead the county. Before taking office he served as the executive director of the Berks County Solid Waste Authority, as an assistant county solicitor and as a Douglass Township supervisor. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Piedmont Lithium wants to build mines and process lithium on 1,548 acres, not far from where Brian Stein works and lives on Hephzibah Church Road. The County Attorney is the legal advisor to the Board of Commissioners and all County officials. Candidates whose notices of candidacy are accepted will be on their county's ballot for the Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor contest during the general election on November 8. Data and dialogue inform our decisions. letter-spacing: 0.03em; max-width: 75px; He'll face Austin Gilbert of Granite Falls, the only Democrat to file for that post, in November. Volunteer, hold leadership positions, run for office, become a sustaining donor, join a caucus or committee. In December of each year, the Board elects a Chairman and Vice-Chairman to serve for the upcoming year. } background: #4c4c4c; 3 0 obj Yet another legal triumph was my strategy to take Antietam Lake from the City of Reading, thereby precluding development and creating the countys largest park. How you distribute the money and where your priorities lie is very telling. Since no primary election is scheduled for these races, the filing period will be from July 1 to July 15. Gaston County strives to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to access its programs, services, and activities. Public policy. Click here to see a new mix of characters. I respect the office. Update the Mission, Goals, and Objectives of Gaston County bi-annually at the beginning of odd-numbered years. margin: 0px 10px; With realignment of Congressional districts, it had been expected that Tim Moore might seek a seat in Congress, but instead, he filed for re-election for the District 111 seat in the NC House. Box 1578 Gastonia, NC 28053-1578. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} From 1992 to 2001, he played baseball, playing for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Pittsburgh Pirates.