Aaron is from San José, Costa Rica. He attended Georgia State University in Atlanta, where he studied architecture. He later pursued the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation, specializing in financial analysis, with coursework in Toronto, Canada. He lives with his wife, Brooke, and their two sons in North Charlotte.

Aaron Marin is from San José, Costa Rica. He attended Georgia State University in Atlanta to advance his studies in architecture. He later pursued the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation, specializing in financial analysis. He lives with his wife, Brooke, and their two sons in North Charlotte.

Aaron is the owner of United Mortgage. He works at United Mortgage, which has active branches in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, and Virginia. He previously founded Marin Development Company, a custom homebuilding firm serving Charlotte and Lake Norman, and worked as a licensed North Carolina general contractor renovating several prominent hotels in Charlotte.

Aaron is the owner of United Mortgage. He also founded Marin Development Company, a custom homebuilding firm serving Charlotte and Lake Norman and Generation 5:17 Ministries, a nonprofit that organized Christian concerts and produced radio programs. He previously worked as a licensed North Carolina general contractor renovating several prominent hotels in Charlotte.

Aaron R. Marin's campaign for Mecklenburg County Commissioner, District 1 is his first entry into politics.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Supports expanding economic opportunity to create jobs and improve infrastructure for District 1 families.

Supports expanding economic opportunities to create jobs. 

- Supports expanding economic opportunities to create jobs. 

Economy

Supports increasing outdoor opportunities and access to safe, well-maintained places for residents to connect with nature, while partnering with local businesses for clean environmental initiatives.

Advocates for stronger school safety planning, expanded academic resources, and competitive teacher pay.

- Supports increasing outdoor opportunities and access to safe, well-maintained places for residents to connect with nature, while partnering with local businesses for clean environmental initiatives.
- Advocates for stronger school safety planning, expanded academic resources, and competitive teacher pay.

Public Services

As of January 5, 2026, Aaron R. Marin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans on working with law enforcement to strengthen coordination, increase visibility, and support "proven prevention strategies that stop crime before it escalates."

- Plans on working with law enforcement to strengthen coordination, increase visibility, and support "proven prevention strategies that stop crime before it escalates."

Public Safety

- Wants to improve roads and traffic flow.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Aaron R. Marin

Advocates for increasing outdoor opportunities and partnering with local businesses to promote clean, responsible environmental initiatives that ensure community safety and access to nature.

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- 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. 
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