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LOCAL GOVERNMENT: WHO DOES WHAT Government Services Elected Appointed City of Charlotte City Services City Council and Mayor City Manager #cltcc City Council (includes Mayor) Interim City Manager – Ron Kimble [email protected] www.charlottenc.gov More information www.generationnation.org/learn
Community Health and Safety Police, Fire/Emergency Services, Animal Control, Water/Sewer, Garbage, Yard Waste, Recycling Transportation CATS, LYNX, Airport Infrastructure Build/maintain city streets, streetlights, sidewalks Planning and Development Land use, Zoning, Neighborhood Development, Economic Development/Jobs
Mayor ‐ Presides at City Council meetings, votes in the event of a tie, has veto authority ‐ With City Council, is responsible for establishing the general policies under which the City operates ‐ Chief spokesperson for the City, represents city at ceremonies and events (local, state, national, international) Council ‐ Establishes general policies for City (with mayor) ‐ Appoints positions including City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, Boards and Commissions members ‐ Reviews annual budget, sets tax rate, approves financing of all City operations. ‐ Enacts ordinances, orders (laws at local level such as graffiti, noise, curfew)
Mayor and Council Partisan office (run as Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, etc.) 2‐year term Next election: 2017 Council includes 4 members by city‐wide vote (at‐large) and 7 members from districts by voters who reside in each district
Key administrative officer of the city Carries out the City Council's policy decisions, provides vision and leadership, oversees daily operations of City government.
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Government Services Elected Appointed Towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville
Town Services Town Council and Mayor (Town Board)
Town Manager
Towns: Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville Town Councils include mayors and town boards Each town has a manager www.cornelius.org www.ci.davidson.nc.us www.huntersville.org www.matthewsnc.govwww.minthill.com www.townofpineville.com More information about town governments at http://generationnation.org/index.php/CLC/entry/local‐government‐who‐does‐what
Services include Police, planning/zoning, garbage pickup, Fire/EMS, Parks/Rec/Cultural Arts, streets, sidewalks, stormwater
Town Board ‐ Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy, establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances, hires/evaluates/fires Town Manager. Mayor ‐ Presides at Town Board meetings, votes in the event of a tie, has veto authority ‐ With Town Council, is responsible for establishing the general policies under which the Town operates ‐ Chief spokesperson and represents town at ceremonies and events Non‐partisan office 2‐ year term Next election: 2017
Administers town policies and manages town government. Usually a full‐time paid position.
Mecklenburg County County Services Board of County Commissioners County Manager #meckbocc Board of County Commissioners County Manager – Dena Diorio [email protected] www.mecklenburgcountync.govMore information: www.generationnation.org/learn
Community Health and Safety Health, Mental Health, Social Services, Courts, Jails, Child Support Enforcement Education and Economic Development Job training, Libraries, Funding for CMS, CPCC
Adopts and sets the annual County budget, sets the County property tax rate, sets county government priorities and policies, hires/evaluates/fires County Manager. Chair leads meetings. Partisan office (run as Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, etc.)
Administers county policies and oversees the daily operations of county government. Full‐time paid position.
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Government Services Elected Appointed Growth and Environmental Parks, greenways, Historic preservation, air, water and land quality County Government Operations
BOCC includes 3 members by county‐wide vote (at‐large) and 6 members from districts by voters who reside in each district
Property, county taxes, Budgeting, Elections, Communications
Part‐time position 2‐year term Next election: 2016
Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Schools (CMS)
Services Board of Education (school board)
Superintendent
#cmsbd Board of Education Superintendent Ann Clark [email protected] www.cms.k12.nc.us More information www.generationnation.org/learn
Public Education Public instruction and programs School operations School construction and buildings
‐ Hire/fire superintendent ‐ Establish school district policy ‐ Determine budgets ‐ Annual operating and capital (construction) ‐ Approve student assignment boundaries ‐ Oversee the management of the school district’s major systems (includes budget, curriculum, personnel) Chair presides at meetings Non‐partisan office 4‐year term Board includes 3 members by county‐wide vote (at‐large) and 6 members from districts. Next election At‐Large: 2019 Districts: 2017
‐ Oversees daily CMS operations ‐ Keeps school board and public informed about CMS ‐ Implements policies established by school board ‐ Analyzes, prepares and recommends info for school board approval (includes school calendars, budgets, appointment of principals and top staff)
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Government Services Elected Appointed North Carolina
www.nc.gov North Carolina General Assembly #ncga http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/counties/counties.pl?County=Mecklenburg
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Creates and enacts laws, policies and budget for the State of North Carolina – directly impacting local government.
Governor Next election: 2016 Lt Governor and Council of State – oversee different agencies Next election: 2016 General Assembly ‐ House of Representatives ‐ Senate Next election: 2016
Staff is hired to manage daily operations of state agencies and offices.
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City of Charlotte Government
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THE CITYMunicipality = city, town, village
In Mecklenburg County• One city - Charlotte
• Six towns - Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville
No legal difference between a city, town or village – is preference of the residents
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COUNCIL-MANAGERCharlotte is one of the largest US cities with this form of government
• Manager reports to city council• City Council votes on Manager’s recommendations
Responsibilities divided • Elected Officials + Appointed City Manager
Provides skilled professional administration for city government
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CITY SERVICESCommunity Health and Safety
• Police*, Fire/Emergency Services, Animal Control*• Water/Sewer*, Garbage, Yard Waste, Recycling
Transportation• Bus, Train (Rapid Transit), Airport
Infrastructure• Build/maintain city streets, street lights, sidewalks
Planning and Development• Land Use, Zoning, Housing, Neighborhood Development• Economic Development/Jobs
* Consolidated Service with County
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WHO RUNS THE CITY?The Mayor and City Council
• Elected• 12 Total Members • Establishes priorities on community
needs, sets policy, establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances
Charlotte City Manager
Interim Manager
Ron Kimble• Hired by City Council• Responsible for daily
operations of the city
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CITY MANAGERResponsibility
• Carries out the City Council's policy decisions
• Provides vision and leadership
• Oversees daily operations of City government
Key administrative officer of the City• Assisted by a leadership team made up of Deputy and
Assistant City Managers and members of the Manager's staff
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MAYORElected every 2 yearsPresides at City Council meetings
• Votes in the event of a tie • Has veto authority
With City Council, is responsible for establishing the general policies for City
Chief spokesperson for the City• Represents city at ceremonies and events• Local, state, national, international
Mayor
Jennifer Roberts
(D)
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CHARLOTTE CITY COUNCILElected every 2 years
• 4 members by citywide vote (at-large)• 7 members from voters in districts
Key roles– Establish general policies for City (with mayor)– Appoint positions
– City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk– Boards and Commissions members
– Review annual budget, set tax rate, oversight for City operations, authorize contracts.
– Enact ordinances, orders (laws at local level)– Graffiti, noise, curfew
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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERSAt-Large
Vi Lyles(D) Mayor Pro-Tem
Julie Eiselt (D)
Claire Fallon (D)
James Mitchell (D)
District 1 District 2 District 3
Patsy Kinsey Al Austin LaWana Mayfield(D) (D) (D)
District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7
Gregory Phipps John Autry Kenny Smith Ed Driggs(D) (D) (R) (R)
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CITY BUDGETFY2016 = $2.119 billionSources of funds= Taxes, fees, other
• Property tax=47.87 cents/$100 of property
Where each dollar goes• 25 cents - Public transportation (CATS, light rail, etc.)• 21 cents - Airport• 17 cents – Public Safety (Police, fire, etc.) • 14 cents – Water and sewer• 11 cents - Public works• 4 cents – Housing, Economic Development • 4 cents - City operations• 4 cents – Storm water
Source: Mecklenburg County FY15-16 Tax Brochure
NOT CMS!
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GET INVOLVED Contact officials, follow issues– Social media: search Twitter hashtag #cltcc
Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council– GenerationNation www.generationnation.org
City Council Meetings– Monday evenings at the Government Center– Who can attend? Anyone!– Sign up to speak or watch the meeting online
http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/CityCouncil/Pages/default.aspx
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Charlotte City Council
#cltcc Mayor Jennifer Roberts [email protected] 704‐336‐2241
Mayor Pro‐Tem At‐Large Vi Lyles [email protected] Mayor Pro‐Tem=leads council if Mayor’s away At‐Large=represents entire city
At‐Large Julie Eiselt [email protected] At‐Large=represents entire city
At‐Large Claire Fallon [email protected] At‐Large=represents entire city
At‐Large James Mitchell [email protected] At‐Large=represents entire city
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District 1 Patsy Kinsey [email protected] Central, East and Northeast Charlotte areas
District 2 Al Austin [email protected] NW and North Charlotte areas
District 3 LaWana Mayfield [email protected] West and SW Charlotte areas
District 4 Greg Phipps [email protected] NE Charlotte, UNCC areas
District 5 John Autry [email protected] East Charlotte areas
District 6 Kenny Smith [email protected] South Charlotte/Southpark areas
District 7 Ed Driggs [email protected] South Charlotte/1‐485 areas
Approximate representation areas listed. View map for more specific locations http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/BOE/candidate/Documents/2011%20City%20Districts%20Color.pdf
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Mecklenburg County Government
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THE COUNTY
County = major unit of local government
Towns/cities are located within a county
County seat = administrative center
There are 100 counties in N.C.
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DEMOGRAPHICSLand Area (square miles):
Mecklenburg County 530Charlotte 287
PopulationMecklenburg County 1 millionCharlotte 800,000Metropolitan Area 2.3 Million
25% of Mecklenburg residents are under 18 years old
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COUNTY COMMISSIONGoverning body of Mecklenburg County
• Adopts and sets the annual County budget• Sets the County property tax rate• Sets county government priorities and policies
Elected for 2-year terms• 3 At-Large members elected by countywide vote and 6 District
members elected by voters in districts
Hires the county manager• Non-elected professional who oversees the daily operations of
the county
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District 1Jim Puckett
District 5Matthew Ridenhour
Vice ChairDistrict 4Dumont Clarke
District 3George Dunlap
District 2Vilma Leake
At-LargeKim Ratliff
At-LargePat Cotham.
Chair, At-LargeTrevor Fuller
District 6Bill James
2015-17 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
At-LargeElla Scarborough
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COUNTY MANAGERThe Board of County Commissioners sets policy for the County. The County Manager executes policy decisions set by the County Commissioners and leads the County organization by overseeing the administration of County departments. The County Manager advises the Board on operational and financial matters, services and other issues, and submits an annual operating and capital budget for the Board’s consideration.
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COUNTY SERVICESCommunity health and safety
• Health, social services, courts, jails
Education and economic development• CMS and CPCC funding, job training, libraries
Growth and environment• Parks, greenways, historic preservation
County government operations• Property, county taxes, budgeting, elections,
communications to citizens and businesses
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COUNTY BUDGETFY 2016 Budget = $1,571,842,776
Sources of funds (“Revenue”)– Other governments, taxes, fees, other funds
• Property tax: 81.57 cents for $100 of property• Raise tax 1 penny = Adds approx $10 million
Where funds go (“Expenditures”)– 38% CMS Operating, Debt Service, Construction– 16% Health and Safety– 14% County Operations, 9% Debt Service, PayGo– 10% Social, Education, Economic (Libraries, Jobs, Social
Services, Other Education services)– 10% Sustainable Community (Growth, Parks, Environment)– 3% CPCC Operating and Debt Service
Source: Mecklenburg County FY13-14 Tax Brochure
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BUDGET PRIORITIESDifferent kinds of services in the budget– Mandated
– Defined by law (NC or federal law, or interest payments) – Means this service must be provided and at a specific level
– Discretionary– Service does not have to be provided, but is done so as a
service to the community
– Some are both mandated and discretionary– Service must be provided; level can fluctuate
Examples• Mandatory: build and maintain schools and jails• Discretionary: build and operate libraries and parks
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GET INVOLVEDWebsite: www.mecklenburgcountync.gov
Social media: county news and leaders• Twitter: #meckbocc, Facebook, YouTube, etc.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council/GenerationNationwww.generationnation.org
County Commission Meetings– First and third Tuesday, 6PM at Government Center
– Who can attend? Anyone! Want to sign up to speak? http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/BOCC/RegisterToSpeak.htm
– Watch on GovTV (16) or online http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/BOCC/Meetings/View.htm
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Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
#meckbocc Trevor Fuller
Chair At Large
At‐Large=represents entire county
Pat Cotham At‐Large [email protected] At‐Large=represents entire county
Ella Scarborough At‐Large [email protected] At‐Large=represents entire county
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District 1 Jim Puckett [email protected] North Mecklenburg areas including Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, University City and Mt Island
District 2 Vilma Leake [email protected] West and SW Charlotte and Mecklenburg
District 3 George Dunlap [email protected] North, Northeast and downtown Charlotte
Vice Chair District 4 Dumont Clarke [email protected] East Charlotte Vice‐Chair=leads BOCC if Chair is away
District 5 Matthew Ridenhour [email protected] South Charlotte (north of highway 51) including Southpark area
District 6 Bill James [email protected] South Charlotte/Mecklenburg (south of highway 51) including Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Ballantyne
Approximate representation areas listed. View map for more specific locations
http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/BOE/candidate/Documents/2012CountyCommission.pdf
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsBoard of Education
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K-12 EDUCATION 25% of Mecklenburg population is under 18
• If 1 million live here, approx. 250,000 children & youth
Over 250 K-12 schools in community• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools• Charter schools• Independent schools• Religious schools • …Plus home schools
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NC school attendance is required for ages 7-16Public schools are established by the NC ConstitutionOversight– North Carolina General Assembly legislation – NC Board of Education (appointed, not elected, body)– Department of Public Instruction
• Implements state’s public education laws and BOE policies and procedures governing K-12 education
– Statewide curriculum– Teacher evaluation criteria and salary levels– Calendar start/end dates, required days per year, etc.
NC PUBLIC EDUCATION
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CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS
Public school district for Mecklenburg CountyOne of the largest school districts in the US
• 148,000 students, 165+ schools• 18,000 employees – over half are teachers
Fast Facts http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/mediaroom/aboutus/Pages/FastFacts.aspx
Superintendent Ann Clark is CEO of CMS
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District 5
Eric Davis
At-Large
ErickaEllis-Stewart
Elyse DashewVice-Chair
Mary McCray
Chair
District 1
Rhonda Lennon
District 2Thelma Byers-Bailey
District 3
Ruby Jones
District 4
Tom Tate
District 6
Paul Bailey
CMS BOARD OF EDUCATION
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Hire/fire superintendentEstablish school district policy
• Policy list: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/boe/Pages/BoardPolicies.aspx
Determine budgets• Annual operating and capital (construction)
Approve student assignment boundariesOversee the management of the school district’s major systems
• Includes budget, curriculum, personnel
SCHOOL BOARD ROLE
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SCHOOL BOARD9 members on the school board
• 3 elected at-large, 6 elected by district
Role• Hire/oversee Superintendent• Establish school district policy• Approve budget + student assignment plans• Oversee management of major district systems
– Finance, personnel, curriculum, etc.
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School board thinks about entire district and the future
School Board = Goal/PolicyExample: All schools must be racially
and economically diverse in order to increase student performance across the district
Superintendent = StrategyExample: Revise student assignment plan for all
schools and neighborhoods
Principal = TacticsExample: Hire 12 new teachers/staff for
students now assigned to our school, includingESL Math, AP Chem, and 2 guidance counselors
School Bus Manager = TacticsExample: Create new bus routes and bus stops for
students attending different schools
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Oversees daily CMS operationsKeeps school board and public informed about CMSImplements policies established by school boardAnalyzes, prepares, recommends info for school board approval– School calendars– Budgets– Appointment of principals and top staff
Ann Clark
SUPERINTENDENT
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State58%
General Revenue(NC taxes, fines, etc.)Lottery Proceeds
Meck. County30%
Property TaxesOther sources
Federal & other funds
12%Grants, aid programs,School lunches, afterschool
Annual Budget = Over $1 Billion in operating funds
Remember, city and county governments are not the same. The City of Charlotte has NO responsibility to fund CMS!
BUDGET
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HOW IS EACH $1 USED?80 cents - People
• Salaries and benefits– Teachers, principals, bus drivers,
custodians, others
20 cents – Things• Purchased services
– Electricity, water, consultants, professional services
• Supplies and materials – Textbooks, paper, software, school bus
tires, fuel• Furniture, equipment, charter schools
– Equipment, furniture, computer hardware, payments to charter schools
People80%
Things20%
*Approximate breakdown
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CMS School Boardwww.cms.k12.nc.us/boe/Pages/default.aspx
NC Board of Educationwww.ncpublicschools.org/state_board
U.S. Department of Educationwww.ed.gov
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GET INVOLVED
Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education (School Board)
#cmsbd Mary McCray Chair At‐Large [email protected] At‐Large=represents entire county
Elyse Dashew Vice‐Chair At Large
[email protected] At‐Large=represents entire county Vice‐Chair=leads if Chair’s away
Ericka Ellis‐Stewart At‐Large ericka.ellis‐[email protected] At‐Large=represents entire county
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District 1 Rhonda Lennon [email protected] North Mecklenburg including Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Univ. City, Mt Island
District 2 Thelma Byers‐Bailey [email protected] West and SW Charlotte and Mecklenburg
District 3 Ruby Jones [email protected] North, Northeast and downtown Charlotte
District 4 Tom Tate [email protected] East Charlotte
District 5 Eric Davis [email protected] South Charlotte (north of highway 51) including Southpark area
District 6 Paul Bailey [email protected] South Charlotte/Mecklenburg (south of highway 51) including Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Ballantyne
Approximate representation areas listed. View list of schools by school board district (click on district #1-6) http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/boe/Pages/District1.aspx
View election district map: http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/BOE/candidate/Documents/2013SchoolBoard.pdf
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Mecklenburg Towns
Cornelius The Cornelius Town Board meets each month on the first and third Monday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall. www.cornelius.org/index.aspx?NID=27 www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Cornelius.pdf
Davidson The Davidson Town Board meets each month on the second and fourth Tuesday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall. www.ci.davidson.nc.us/index.aspx?nid=75www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Davidson.pdf
Huntersville The Huntersville Town Board meets each month on the first and third Monday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall http://www.huntersville.org/TownGovernment/ElectedOfficials.aspx www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Huntersville.pdf
Matthews The Matthews Town Board meets each month on the second and fourth Monday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall. www.matthewsnc.gov/TownGovernment/TownBoard.aspx www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Matthews.pdf
Mint Hill The Mint Hill Town Board meets each month on the second and fourth Thursday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall. www.minthill.com/index.aspx?nid=54 www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Mint%20Hill.pdf
Pineville The Pineville Town Council meets each month on the second Tuesday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall. www.townofpineville.com/town‐government/ www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Pineville.pdf
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Town of Cornelius
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The TownMunicipality = city, town, village
In Mecklenburg County• One city - Charlotte
• Six towns - Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville
No legal difference between a city, town or village – is preference of the residents
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CorneliusIncorporated in 1905– Economy: Mills and farms– Impacted by closing of mills, creation of Lake
Norman, building of I-77 and growth of Charlotte
Population– 25,000 citizens todayArea– 15 square miles
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GovernmentTown Board– Mayor and Town Board of Commissioners– Nonpartisan election every 2 years
Council-Manager Government– Elected Town Board sets policies– Professional Town Manager administers policies and
manages town governmentCode of Ordinances (local laws/rules)
http://www.cornelius.org/index.aspx?NID=176
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Town servicesPlanning
• Zoning, planning and land usePublic Works
• Sidewalks, streets, garbage, recycling, stormwaterParks & Recreation and Cultural Services
• Parks, athletics, arts programs, festivalsPublic Safety
• Police, Animal Control• EMS/Fire
Town Government• Operations, Finance
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Who runs the town?The Mayor and Town Board
Elected, nonpartisan
• Mayor and Town Board
• Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy,
establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances
Town Manager
Anthony Roberts
• Hired by Town Board
• Responsible for daily
operations of the town
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Town Board Meetings Town Board Meetings– 1st and 3rd Monday each month
• 7PM at Town Hall
– Who can attend? Anyone
Website: www.cornelius.orgFollow town government – Meeting agendas and minutes
http://corneliuspublic.novusagenda.com/– News http://www.cornelius.org/CivicAlerts.aspx
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Town of Davidson
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The TownMunicipality = city, town, village
In Mecklenburg County• One city - Charlotte
• Six towns - Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville
No legal difference between a city, town or village – is preference of the residents
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DavidsonSettled in mid-1800s– Davidson College and farmsIncorporated in 1879– Town name: Davidson College– Changed to Davidson in 1891Population– Over 9,000 citizens todayArea– 5 square miles
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GovernmentTown Council– Mayor and Town Board of Commissioners– Nonpartisan election every 2 years
Council-Manager Government– Elected Mayor and Town Board set policies– Professional Town Manager administers policies and
manages town government– Codes and ordinances (local laws/rules)
http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/index.aspx?nid=478
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Town servicesPlanning
• Zoning, planning and land usePublic Works
• Sidewalks, streets, garbage, recycling, stormwaterParks & Recreation and Cultural Services
• Parks, athletics, arts programs, festivalsPublic Safety
• Police, Animal Control• EMS/Fire
Town Government• Operations, Finance
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Who runs the town?The Mayor and Town Board
Elected, nonpartisan• Mayor and Town Board• Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy, establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances
Town Manager
Jamie Justice• Hired by Mayor and Town
Board
• Responsible for daily
operations of the town
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Town Board Meetings Town Board Meetings– 2nd Tuesday of each month
• 6PM at Town Hall
– Who can attend? Anyone
Website: www.ci.davidson.nc.usFollow town government meeting agendas, minutes and news– http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/index.aspx?NID=73
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Town of Huntersville
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The TownMunicipality = city, town, village
In Mecklenburg County• One city - Charlotte
• Six towns - Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville
No legal difference between a city, town or village – is preference of the residents
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HuntersvilleSettled in 1700sIncorporated in 1873– Cotton, farms, trains, commercePopulation– Over 40,000 citizens todayArea– 31 square miles
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GovernmentTown Council– Mayor and Town Board of Commissioners– Nonpartisan election every 2 years
Council-Manager Government– Elected Mayor and Town Board set policies– Professional Town Manager administers policies and
manages town government– Code of Ordinances (local laws/rules)
http://www.huntersville.org/TownGovernment/CodeofOrdinances.aspx
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Town servicesPlanning
• Zoning, planning and land usePublic Works
• Sidewalks, streets, garbage, recycling, stormwaterParks & Recreation and Cultural Services
• Parks, athletics, arts programs, festivalsPublic Safety
• Police, Animal Control• EMS/Fire
Town Government• Operations, Finance
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Who runs the town?The Mayor and Town Board
Elected, nonpartisan• Mayor and Town Board• Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy, establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances
Town Manager
Greg Ferguson
• Hired by Mayor and Town
Board
• Responsible for daily
operations of the town
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Town Board Meetings Town Board Meetings– 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
• 6:30PM at Town Hall
– Who can attend? Anyone
Website: www.huntersville.orgFollow town government meeting agendas, minutes and news– http://www.huntersville.org/TownGovernment/AgendaMinutes.aspx
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Town of Matthews
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The TownMunicipality = city, town, village
In Mecklenburg County• One city - Charlotte
• Six towns - Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville
No legal difference between a city, town or village – is preference of the residents
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MatthewsResidents and businesses settle in 1800sTown incorporates in 1879Population– 191 citizens in 1880– 30,000 citizens todayArea– 13 square miles
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GovernmentTown Council– Mayor and Town Board of Commissioners– Nonpartisan election every 2 years
Council-Manager Government– Elected Town Council sets policies– Professional Town Manager administers policies and
manages town government
Town Ordinances (local laws/rules)– http://matthewsnc.gov/TownGovernment/TownOrdinances.aspx
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Town servicesPlanning
• Zoning, planning and land usePublic Works
• Sidewalks, streets, garbage, recycling, stormwaterParks & Recreation and Cultural Services
• Parks, athletics, arts programs, festivalsPublic Safety
• Police, Animal Control• EMS/Fire
Town Government• Operations, Finance
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Who runs the town?The Mayor and Town Council
Elected, nonpartisan
• Mayor and Town Council
• Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy,
establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances
Town Manager
Hazen Blodgett
• Hired by Town Council
• Responsible for daily
operations of the town
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Town Council Meetings Town Council Meetings– 2nd and 4th Monday each month, 7PM at Town Hall– Who can attend? Anyone– At each meeting, you can speak for up to 4 minutes on a
topic. Sign up in the lobby before the meeting.
Website: www.matthewsnc.govFollow town government meeting agendas, minutes and news– www.matthewsnc.gov/TownGovernment/TownBoard.aspx– select Agendas and Minutes
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Town of Mint Hill
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The TownMunicipality = city, town, village
In Mecklenburg County• One city - Charlotte
• Six towns - Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville
No legal difference between a city, town or village – is preference of the residents
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Mint HillResidents and businesses settle in 1700sTown incorporates in 1971Population– 3,000 citizens in 1971– 22,000 citizens todayArea– 25 square miles
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GovernmentTown Council– Mayor and Town Board of Commissioners– Nonpartisan election every 2 years
Council-Manager Government– Elected Town Council sets policies– Professional Town Manager administers policies and
manages town governmentCodes and Ordinances (local laws/rules)
– www.municode.com/library/nc/mint_hill/codes/code_of_ordinances
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Town servicesPlanning
• Zoning, planning and land usePublic Works
• Sidewalks, streets, garbage, recycling, stormwaterParks & Recreation
• Parks, athletics, arts programs, festivalsPublic Safety
• Police, Animal Control• EMS/Fire
Town Government• Operations, Finance
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Who runs the town?The Mayor and Town Board
Elected, nonpartisan
• Mayor and Town Board
• Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy,
establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances
Town Manager
Brian Welch
• Hired by Town Council
• Responsible for daily
operations of the town
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Town Council Meetings Town Council Meetings– 2nd and 4th Thursday each month– 7PM at Town Hall– Who can attend? Anyone
Website: www.minthill.comFollow town government meeting agendas, minutes and news– www.minthill.com/agendas_minutes.php
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Town of Pineville
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The TownMunicipality = city, town, village
In Mecklenburg County• One city - Charlotte
• Six towns - Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville
No legal difference between a city, town or village – is preference of the residents
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PinevilleSettled in 1700s– President James K. Polk born in 1795Town incorporates in 1873Population– 585 citizens in 1900– 7,500 citizens todayArea– 3.5 square miles
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GovernmentTown Government– Mayor and Town Council– Nonpartisan election every 2 years
Council-Manager Government– Elected Town Council sets policies– Professional Town Administrator manages town
governmentTown Ordinances (local laws/rules)
– http://townofpineville.com/town-ordinances/
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Town servicesPlanning
• Zoning, planning and land usePublic Works
• Sidewalks, streets, garbage, recycling, stormwaterParks & Recreation and Cultural Services
• Parks, athletics, arts programs, festivalsPublic Safety
• Police, Animal Control• EMS/Fire
Town Government• Operations, Finance
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Who runs the town?The Mayor and Town Council
Elected, nonpartisan
• Mayor and Town Council
• Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy,
establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances
Town Manager
Haynes Brigman
• Hired by Town Council
• Responsible for daily
operations of the town
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Town Council Meetings Town Council Meetings– 2nd Tuesday each month, 6:30PM– Pineville Hut Meeting Facility, Johnston Road– Who can attend? Anyone
Website: www.townofpineville.comFollow town government meeting agendas, minutes and news– http://townofpineville.com/category/agendas-and-
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Talking with Adult Leaders
Let leaders and decision makers know what you think about an issue, policy or decision that is important to you. Ways to do this include:
• Sending an email or talking to them on the phone • Connecting on social media • Meeting with public officials and policy makers • Speaking at a public hearing • Inviting public officials and decision makers to your school or organization
Things to keep in mind
• Know your target – do your homework to find out which level of government, which department, which policy or decision maker you need to talk with
• Remember that you provide a valuable perspective that leaders need to hear
• Listen – to everyone in the room, especially people you disagree with
• Be open‐minded, respectful and polite – treat people as potential allies, not enemies
• Build relationships – don’t only communicate to complain.
• Think critically – connect what you hear with what you know
• Think like a leader – how does this issue impact others? The future? What can I do to make things better for the most people?
• Look for facts and figures – passion helps, but facts win and change opinions
• Identify the intent – don’t like a policy? try to see where the official was going with the idea
Communicating
• Mention that you are a student – you can use this to your advantage
• Ask questions and/or state your opinion
• Get your facts straight
• Make your comments short and to the point…focus on what’s important first
• Offer suggestions and solutions
• Ask for specific action
• Relate to your personal experience
• Use your own words
• Don’t waste time on the obvious
• Ask if you can help be a part of the solution
• If you are speaking, be confident and clear…and smile
• If you are writing, spell and punctuate correctly
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