John Caldwell, Cornelius commission candidate, answers our questions
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Name: John Caldwell
Age: 48 (49 by Election Day)
Campaign website or social media page: www.facebook.com/john.caldwell.96343
ccupation: Insurance
Education: Bachelors - Finance
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought or held) No
Please list your highlights of civic involvement No
What are the most important issues facing Cornelius today, and how would you address them? We have to plan for our previous, current and future growth.
How would you ensure Cornelius’ growth doesn’t outpace its infrastructure? This is a key question and needs leadership to address. From road expansion to exits off I-77 - all the way to public use parks and recreation - we need infrastructure to handle our current growth - let alone future growth.
Do you support implementing a local sales tax to fund transit improvements? Why or why not?
Undecided. A penny tax doesn’t seem like much, but the question is how many people will actually use the rail line?
Why should voters choose you over others who are in the race?
My business background, integrity, positivity, and life experiences will be of value. But being a husband, father, follower of Christ are who I am. I plan to bring that into what I do.
This story was originally published October 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
