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County Commissioner, Davidson County
Photo of Matt Mizell
Matt MizellOfficial portrait — Davidson County

Matt Mizell

Candidate for County Commissioner, Davidson County

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Marketing professional; former teacher

A Davidson County commissioner serving his first term, which ends in December 2026; he taught history in North Carolina public schools for four years before a career in marketing.

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Photo: Official portrait — Davidson County

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Proposed a scaled-back, cheaper Southmont sportsplexIn office

    His alternative to the $65 million plan, estimated at about $35 million, did not win a majority.

    Commissioner Mizell asks board to consider scaled back plan for Sportsplex

    News coverage · The Dispatch · the-dispatch.com

    “The alternative, floated by Commissioner Matt Mizell, would have removed some of the sports fields … estimated his scaled-down version of the sportplex would cost about $35 million”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposed and voted for a temporary data center moratoriumIn office

    He raised the idea in July 2026; a six-month moratorium failed 3-3 in August, and in September he voted with the majority to schedule a hearing on a four-month pause.

    Commissioners deadlock on data center moratorium; proposal fails on 3-3 vote

    News coverage · The Dispatch · Aug 28, 2026 · the-dispatch.com

    “The issue was first raised in July by Mizell. … Voting for the moratorium were Commissioners Matt Mizell, Tripp Kester and Chris Elliott.”
    Four-month data center pause in Davidson County advances amid divide

    News coverage · The Dispatch · Sep 29, 2026 · the-dispatch.com

    “Commissioners Tripp Kester, Matt Mizell, Chris Elliott and Shook voted to move forward with a public hearing for a moratorium.”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges to communicate often and explain his decisionsIn office

    From the governing philosophy on his county commissioner page.

    Commissioner Matt Mizell

    Government record · Davidson County · co.davidson.nc.us

    “Communicate often and explain your rationale.”
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