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Off to the races

On first day to file for elected office, candidates set up challenges in Mecklenburg.

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City's new employee: A Foxx spokesperson
By Steve Harrison | E-mail | 7:23AM
Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx now has a spokesperson, a new position that the Democrat said will help him better communicate with residents.
Jenny Sanford didn't enjoy being first lady
The (Columbia, S.C.) State | February 9, 2010
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The job came with no pay, carried high expectations and was tough on a mom with four young kids, she told CNN's Larry King.

Mecklenburg commissioners all will seek re-election
By April Bethea | E-mail | February 8, 2010
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Filing for elected offices starts today, and all nine members of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners have told the Observer they will run for re-election.

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