Pat Kahle has a husband. She currently volunteers at the South Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees, the Monroe Rotary Club, and the Alex Kahle Foundation as the chair, co-treasurer, and vice chair respectively. 

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Pat is retired. She previously worked as the president of Union County Chamber. She also worked as a senior vice president and director of retail operations in the banking industry and has been the owner of various retail locations. 

Pat Kahle's campaign for Monroe Mayor is her first entry into politics.

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Pat's campaign for Monroe Mayor is her first entry into politics. 

Plans to increase economic development by investing in "strategic assets" such as airport and infrastructure, revitalizing downtown, and attracting high-tech industries.

Wants to attract high-tech industries that create high-demand, well-paying jobs and expands the commercial tax base.

Plans to provide "enhanced training programs" for residents to prepare them for future jobs.

Plans to support local businesses, streamline city processes, and build partnerships to promote entrepreneurship.

Values transparent leadership, responsible fiscal management, and "common-sense governance" that puts residents first.

- Plans to increase economic development by investing in "strategic assets" such as airport and infrastructure, revitalizing downtown, and attracting high-tech industries.
- Wants to attract high-tech industries that create high-demand, well-paying jobs and expands the commercial tax base.
- Plans to provide "enhanced training programs" for residents to prepare them for future jobs.
- Plans to support local businesses, streamline city processes, and build partnerships to promote entrepreneurship.
- Values transparent leadership, responsible fiscal management, and "common-sense governance" that puts residents first.

Economy

Wants to foster teamwork between elected officials, community stakeholders, and policymakers.

As of January 2, 2026, Pat Kahle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Housing & Urban Development

Plans to enhance public safety by supporting police, fire, and first responder departments and ensuring they have the necessary tools, resources, and trust.

- Plans to enhance public safety by supporting police, fire, and first responder departments and ensuring they have the necessary tools, resources, and trust.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

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- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.