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McNeely withdraws reelection bid

Cornelius commissioner cites increased work demands, wish to spend more time with family

By Joe Marusak
jmarusak@charlotteobserver.com

CORNELIUS

Town commissioner Eddie McNeely has withdrawn his bid for reelection.

McNeely cited increased work commitments and a desire to spend more time with his young family.

McNeely has officially withdrawn from the non-partisan race with the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections

“I am very disappointed, as Eddie is a valuable asset to our board,” commissioner Jim Bensman said in an email this morning.

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