New to the Charlotte area? Here’s how to find and contact your local officials
Just moved to the Charlotte area and wondering who’s in charge?
Whether you have a question about property taxes, need to report a pothole or want to voice your opinion on a new school, knowing your local and state officials is one of the first steps to getting involved.
From city council to Congress, The Charlotte Observer has a guide to who represents you — as of July 2025 — at every level and how you can contact them.
Who are the Mecklenburg County commissioners?
The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners consists of nine commissioners. Three commissioners serve the county at-large, while six represent individual districts.
You can find which district you reside in using the county’s map. Information about each commissioner is available on the county’s website.
At-large: Arthur Griffin, Arthur.Griffin@MeckNC.gov, 980-314-2879
At-large: Leigh Altman, Leigh.Altman@MeckNC.gov, 980-314-2871
At-large: Yvette Townsend-Ingram, Yvette.TownsendIngram@MeckNC.gov, 980-314-2874
District 1, North Mecklenburg: Elaine Powell, Elaine.Powell@MeckNC.gov, 980-314-2876
District 2, Southwestern Mecklenburg: Vilma D. Leake, Vilma.Leake@MeckNC.gov, 980-314-2875
District 3: George Dunlap, George.Dunlap@MeckNC.gov, 980-314-2873
District 4, Eastern Mecklenburg, Chair: Mark Jerrell, Mark.Jerrell@MeckNC.gov, 980-314-2872
District 5: Laura Meier, Laura.Meier@MeckNC.gov, 980-314-2877
District 6: Susan Rodriguez-McDowell, Susan.Rodriguez-Mcdowell@MeckNC.gov, 980-771-9385
Who are the Charlotte City Council members?
The Charlotte City Council consists of the mayor and 11 council members. There are four at-large members and seven district representatives.
You can find which district you live in using the city’s interactive map.
Mayor: Vi Lyles, mayor@charlottenc.gov, 704-336-2242
At-large: Dimple Ajmera, Dimple.Ajmera@charlottenc.gov, 704-336-2777
At-large: LaWana Mayfiled, LaWana.Mayfield@charlottenc.gov, 704-336-3433
At-large: James Mitchell Jr., James.Mitchell@charlottenc.gov, 704-336-3430
At-large: Victoria Watlington, victoria.watlington@charlottenc.gov, 704-336-3435
District 1 in southeastern Charlotte. Includes Dilworth, Plaza-Midwood, Grier Heights, Freedom Park, Myers Park, Eastover, Elizabeth, Chantilly and Windsor Park: Dante Anderson, Mayor Pro Tem, Dante.Anderson@charlottenc.gov, 704-336-4099
District 2 in northern Charlotte. Includes Third and Fourth Wards, Wesley Heights and more: Malcolm Graham, Malcolm.Graham@ci.charlotte.nc.us, 704-336-6105
District 3 in western Charlotte: Tiawana Brown, tiawana.brown@charlottenc.gov, 704-336-3185
District 4 in northeastern Charlotte: Renee Perkins Johnson, Renee.Johnson@charlottenc.gov, 704-336-3436
District 5 in eastern Charlotte near North Sharon Amity Road, Albemarle Road, Rama Road and Idlewild Road: Marjorie Molina, Marjorie.Molina@charlottenc.gov, 704-336-3432
District 6 in southern Charlotte: Edwin Peacock III, Edwin.Peacock@charlottenc.gov, 704-336-3431
District 7 in southeastern Charlotte: Ed Driggs, Ed.driggs@charlottenc.gov, 704-432-7077
Who are the Huntersville town commission members?
The Town of Huntersville board consists of a mayor, a mayor pro tem and five additional commissioners. The town does not have single member districts, and commissioners represent the entire town.
Mayor: Christy Clark, cclark@huntersville.org, 980-809-5831
Mayor Pro Tem: Jennifer Hunt, jhunt@huntersville.org, 980-809-5830
Commissioner: Alisia Bergsman, abergsman@huntersville.org, 980-987-8143
Commissioner: Amanda Dumas, adumas@huntersville.org, 980-809-5829
Commissioner: Edwin Quarles, equarles@huntersville.org, 704-875-6541
Commissioner: LaToya Rivers, lrivers@huntersville.org, 980-809-5826
Commissioner: Nick Walsh, nwalsh@huntersville.org, 980-809-5827
Who are the Cabarrus County Commissioners?
The Cabarrus Board of County Commissioners consists of five commissioners who each represent the entire county.
Vice-Chair: Laura Blackwell Lindsey, lblindsey@cabarruscounty.us, 980-401-1872
Commissioner: Lynn Shue, lwshue@cabarruscounty.us, 704-920-2213
Commissioner: Kenny Wortman, kmwortman@cabarruscounty.us, 704-920-2210
Commissioner: Larry Pittman, lgpittman@cabarruscounty.us, 704-920-2216
Commissioner: Jeff Jones, jdjones@cabarruscounty.us
Who are the Concord City Council members?
The City of Concord council consists of a mayor and seven members who each represent a district. You can find what district you live in by searching your address on the City of Concord website.
Mayor: Bill Dusch, duschb@concordnc.gov, 704-920-5215
District 1, Mayor Pro Tem: Andy Langford, langforda@concordnc.gov, 704-784-2151
District 2: Lori Clay, clayl@concordnc.gov, 704-920-5215
District 3: Betty Stocks, stocksbc@concordnc.gov, 704-918-5424
District 4: JC McKenzie, mckenziejc@concordnc.gov, 704-786-8209
District 5: Terry Crawford, crawfordt@concordnc.gov, 704-743-3396
District 6: Jennifer Hubbard, parsley@concordnc.gov, 704-226-8246
District 7: John Sweat Jr., sweatj@concordnc.gov, 704-425-2205
Who are the Gaston County Commissioners?
The Gaston County Board of Commissioners consists of seven members that represent six townships, though they are elected on an at-large basis.
Chairman, Riverbend Township: Chad Brown, chad.brown@gastongov.com, 704-516-8017
Vice-Chair, Dallas Township: Cathy Cloninger, Cathy.cloninger@gastongov.com, 704-915-0074
Commissioner, South Point Township: Jim Bailey, jim.bailey@gastongov.com, 980-925-4151
Commissioner, Cherryville Township: Allen Fraley, allen.fraley@gastongov.com, 704-813-4830
Commissioner, Crowders Mountain Township: Bob Hovis, bob.hovis@gastongov.com, 704-616-3766
Commissioner, Gastonia Township: Tom Keigher, tomkcom@aol.com, 704-864-2797
Commissioner, Gastonia Township: Scott Shehan, scott.shehan@gastongov.com, 704-813-7921
Who are the Gastonia City Council members?
Gastonia City Council consists of a mayor and six council members representing six different wards. You can find which ward you live in using the city’s map.
Mayor: Richard Franks, mayor.franks@gastonianc.gov, 704-284-1985
Ward 1: Demetrios Koutsoupias, ward1.koutsoupias@gastonianc.gov, 704-747-1177
Ward 2: Dave Kirlin, ward2.kirlin@gastonianc.gov, 704-616-7376
Ward 3: James Gallagher, ward3.gallagher@gastonianc.gov, 704-854-9747
Ward 4: Cheryl Littlejohn, ward4.littlejohn@gastonianc.gov, 980-819-1986
Ward 5: Jennifer Stepp, ward5.stepp@gastonianc.gov, 704-860-3088
Ward 6: Donyel Barber, ward6.barber@gastonianc.gov, 704-460-4517
Who are the Union County Commissioners?
The Union Board of County Commissioners consists of five at-large members.
Chair: Melissa Merrell, melissa.merrell@unioncountync.gov
Vice-Chair: Brian Helms, brianw.helms@unioncountync.gov
Commissioner: Clancy Baucom, Clancy.Baucom@unioncountync.gov
Commissioner: Christina Helms, Christina.Helms@unioncountync.gov
Commissioner: Gary Sides, Gary.sides@unioncountync.gov
Who are my state representatives in Raleigh?
North Carolina residents can find their state representatives and senators by searching their county or district on the state’s website.
Mecklenburg County is represented in the North Carolina General Assembly by Representatives Mary Belk, Terry Brown Jr., Laura Budd, Becky Carney, Tricia Cotham, Carla Cunningham, Aisha Dew, Julia Greenfield, Beth Helfrich, Brandon Lofton, Carolyn Logan, Jordan Lopez and Nasif Majeed.
Senators representing Mecklenburg County in the North Carolina Senate include Senators Woodson Bradley, Mujtaba Mohammed, DeAndrea Salvdor, Vickie Sawyer, Caleb Theodros and Joyce Waddell.
Who are my U.S. representatives?
Rep. Alma Adams represents Charlotte in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Sen. Thom Tillis represents North Carolina in the U.S. Senate: email; Washington D.C. office: 202-224-6342
Sen. Ted Budd represents North Carolina in the U.S. Senate: email; Washington D.C. office: 202-224-3154
