Jeanne Dixon, Kannapolis City Council candidate, answers our questions
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Name: Jeanne A. Dixon
Birthdate: Nov. 27 Campaign website or social media page: winwithjeannedixon@gmail.com Occupation Retired from Cabarrus County Department of Social Services and the N. C. Administrative Office of the Courts as the Guardian ad Litem District Administrator.
Education: BA degree in Organizational Management from Barber-Scotia College, Concord
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought or held) Kannapolis City Council, member since 2021
Please list your highlights of civic involvement Board of Trustees, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College; Board member, Cabarrus Health Alliance Community Health Center; Advisory Board Member, State Employees Credit Union; member, Cabarrus County NAACP; member Price Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, Concord; member, Sisters in Partnership breast health advocacy; member Cabarrus Partnership for Children; member Jessie O. McCain, Order of the Eastern Star
What are the most important issues facing Kannapolis today, and how would you address them? Lack of affordable housing. I would increase our efforts to work with developers to decrease the price point on proposed housing in our area. I would also work collaboratively with Habitat for Humanity, both in Rowan and Cabarrus County, to bring affordable housing to Kannapolis.
Keeping our tax base low. I would work to attract new industry to Kannapolis to strengthen our economy by paying their share of taxes and pay higher wages to our residents.
Development, particularly downtown, has changed Kannapolis significantly over the previous several years. What’s your opinion on how growth and development is changing what things feel like living in Kannapolis? And what’s your vision of what Kannapolis should look and feel like in the next few years? When the mill closed in 2003, Kannapolis became a virtual ghost town. It has taken several years to begin the transformation of the downtown area. As development increases, Kannapolis should feel more inviting and more vibrant. This downtown transformation should then expand out into our neighborhoods.
How would you support improving parks, recreation and community spaces in Kannapolis?
These are quality of life issues that I fully support. I will advocate for the expansion of new parks, the improvement of existing parks and accessibility of recreational spaces in all of our communities.
Why should voters choose you over others who are in the race?
Over the past 50 plus years, I have dedicated my career to advocating for the needs of people in our community. Serving on boards, commissions and committees has increased my knowledge of the resources that enhance the quality of life for our residents. This knowledge has been used to be responsive when called on to address concerns by our residents. While serving on City Council, since 2021, I have been responsive to the concerns of our constituents. I have attended community meetings, been visible at community events and voted consistently to support our city staff, including the police and fire personnel.
This story was originally published October 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM.
