Commissioner (District 1)· 2018–present (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)

Elaine Powell

Mecklenburg County

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At a glance

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Voice

Meetings spoken in: 19
Total speaking time: 2:59:20
Avg per meeting: 9:26
Segments: 2813

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Top issues during term (1)(Housing)

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Educator Housing Development at Garinger High School

None directly to county funds; executed via school board and non-profit partnerships.

Decisions during term (1)

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approved9-0Apr 7, 2026

Acquisition of Former Smith School for Future Housing

Voting record (0)(Housing)

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