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Mecklenburg County, Susan Rodriguez-McDowell, District 6

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Susan is originally from New York and grew up in New Mexico. She earned her bachelor's degree in fine arts from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her master's degree in counseling psychology from Colorado Christian University. Susan and her husband, Gavin, have 3 children.

Susan has previously worked as a graphic designer and a portrait photographer.

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell currently serves as Mecklenburg County Commissioner for District 6. She was first elected in 2018 is serving her third term. Susan is chair of the economic development committee.

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Supports expanding public services, including adding "hundreds of new acres for PARKS and GREENWAYS."

As County Commissioner, supported expanding parks and greenways.

Supports protecting air and water quality.

- As County Commissioner, supported expanding parks and greenways.
- Supports protecting air and water quality.

Public Services

Said, "I believe it is important for the county to foster business development and job opportunities along with a diversified economy."

- Said, "I believe it is important for the county to foster business development and job opportunities along with a diversified economy."

Economy

Supports fully funding students and educators.

Advocates to "fully fund our students and educators."

As County Commissioner, supported universal pre-kindergarten.

- Advocates to "fully fund our students and educators."
- As County Commissioner, supported universal pre-kindergarten.

Education

Supports measures to reduce crime and increase violence prevention.

Supports "measures to reduce crime and increase violence prevention."

- Supports "measures to reduce crime and increase violence prevention."

Public Safety

Believes in keeping the community "AFFORDABLE."

Wants to keep Mecklenburg County affordable.

- Wants to keep Mecklenburg County affordable.

Housing & Urban Development

As of June 14, 2024, Susan Rodriguez-McDowell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Susan Rodriguez-McDowell

As of July 8, 2024, Susan Rodriguez-McDowell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell was elected as a County Commissioner in November 2018 and has been serving in that capacity since. She made history by defeating an incumbent in her 2018 campaign. Specific appointments or committees she may serve on are not detailed in the provided information, nor are any previous runs for office mentioned.

Believes in bringing "high paying JOBS with GOOD BENEFITS" to the county.

Believes in the importance of education policy across early childhood, K-12, and post-secondary levels. Said, "It was also an honor for me to be appointed to the first cohort of the Hunt Institute State Policy Fellows in 2021."

The candidate's website says, "I have known many County Commissioners over more than three decades and you stand apart with a small handful of excellent public servants for the people. It was such a pleasure to work with you on the Child Fatality Prevention and Protection Team."

The candidate's website says, "COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES, HOUSING INNOVATION & STABILIZATION SERVICES, SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES, VETERANS SERVICES, HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS)."

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.