Derek Partee, Huntersville mayor candidate, answers our questions
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Name: Derek L Partee
Birthdate: 05/19/1952
Campaign website or social media page: electderekparteemayor.com
Occupation: Retired Federal, State Criminal Investigator
Education: Master’s Degree in Public Administration
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought or held) Former Elected Huntersville Commissioner
Please list your highlights of civic involvement Huntersville 2024 Plan, Appointed to the Huntersville Planning Board, Former Commissioner
What are the most important issues facing Huntersville today, and how would you address them? The most important issue is that Huntersville’s rapid growth has strained our resources and infrastructure, risking the safety of our residents. It’s time to slow development so our Town Managers can plan for future public service needs. As Mayor, I well actively monitor the Planning Board and with legal oversight closely scrutinized rezoning applications to protect the Town.
How would you ensure Huntersville’s growth doesn’t outpace its infrastructure? My campaign is focused on legally pausing the applications for rezoning so that all present developments that are in various stages of construction become occupy. Thereby enabling the Town Managers to correlate presents needs of new residency to Town Capital Improvement Projects upgrades.
How would you work to improve traffic and road congestion as Huntersville continues to grow? The PAVE ACT, if approved by the voters will provide Huntersville with the needed $12 million dollars per year and the net proceeds shall be used for infrastructure and capital improvement projects. Huntersville ROI will be over $700 million dollars over the next 30 years.
Do you support implementing a local sales tax to fund transit improvements? Why or why not?
Answered above.
Why should voters choose you over others who are in the race?
As a former Huntersville Commissioner voting on rezoning petitions, I have always listened to the community’s public comments, attended HOA meetings, and responded to public emails. My past voting record opposing the Birkdale rezoning, the lagoon rezoning, and the 55+ Community on Beatties Ford Rd confirms my commitment to representing the voters.
Listening and paying attention to details are learned skills essential for effective leadership.
