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County Commissioner, Mecklenburg County

District 02

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Term
2 years
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2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the members of the board that adopts the county budget, sets the property tax rate and oversees county government.

Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).

Angela White Edwards

Republican

The gist

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Monifa (Mo) DraytonMo Drayton for County Commission

Monifa (Mo) Drayton

Democratic

CEO of a strategic planning firm; chair, Mecklenburg ABC Board

The gist

  • Supports anti-displacement policies for long-time neighborhoods
  • Supports property tax stabilization for long-time homeowners
  • Supports investing in sidewalks, greenways and transit connections
  • Supports more clinics and maternal health services
  • Supports data-sharing so residents can track county progress
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  1. Supports anti-displacement policies for long-time neighborhoods

    Mo Drayton for County Commission District 2

    Campaign website · Mo Drayton for County Commission · modraytonforcountycommission.com

    “Champion anti-displacement policies to keep families rooted in their communities.”
  2. Supports property tax stabilization for long-time homeowners

    Mo Drayton for County Commission District 2

    Campaign website · Mo Drayton for County Commission · modraytonforcountycommission.com

    “Support property tax stabilization measures that protect long-time homeowners.”
  3. Supports investing in sidewalks, greenways and transit connections

    Mo Drayton for County Commission District 2

    Campaign website · Mo Drayton for County Commission · modraytonforcountycommission.com

    “Invest in sidewalks, greenways, and safe transit connections to improve mobility.”
  4. Supports more clinics and maternal health services

    Mo Drayton for County Commission District 2

    Campaign website · Mo Drayton for County Commission · modraytonforcountycommission.com

    “Increase clinics and maternal health services to improve family well-being.”
  5. Supports data-sharing so residents can track county progress

    Mo Drayton for County Commission District 2

    Campaign website · Mo Drayton for County Commission · modraytonforcountycommission.com

    “Ensure data-sharing and transparency so residents can track progress.”

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