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Carl “Mickey” Ellington – Mint Hill Board of Commissioners

Candidate name: Carl “Mickey” Ellington

Website: www.voteformickey.com

E-mail: minthillmickey@carolina.rr.com

Phone Number:: (704)545-4421

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Current Occupation:: Funeral Director

Education–Highest Degree:: East Mecklenburg High, Attended Appalachian State University

What office are you running for?: Board of Commissioners

Please share with us a short personal/professional biography:: Mint Hill Native, Wife of 52 years, Anne, Three children and five grandchildren. Enjoy time spent at Ocean Isle Beach and Badin Lake with my family. I am past president of McEwen Funeral Service.

Most important organizations you belong to (up to three):: Mint Hill Masonic Lodge
Oasis Shrine Temple
Scottish Rites Bodies
Lions Club
Advisory Board Queen’s Grant Charter School
Oasis Golf Club

List up to three (3) of your most important political/civic accomplishments in the last five (5) years:: 2004 Rotary Club Man of the Year
Fund Raising for the Mint Hill Masonic Lodge
Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem of Mint Hill

Why are you running for the office of your choice?: I am committed to helping Mint Hill remain the outstanding community and place to live that it is now.

What makes you the most qualified candidate?: My 11 years on the Mint Hill Planning Board and 10 years serving as a Town Commissioner.

What regional issue do you believe most affects your municipality (such as crime, roads, schools, etc.) and what role do you believe your municipality can play in improving it?: We have a low crime rate but we do need many road improvements and our schools have become overcrowded. We will have to keep local and state governments aware of our needs.

Do you believe there could be better collaboration among the municipalities in Mecklenburg County? If so, what would you suggest to improve it?: I am pleased with what I have observed at the meetings I have attended over the past several years, we seem to share some of the same problems. I think the communication in good.

How can residents get involved in your campaign? Please include campaign manager or volunteer coordinator’s contact information.: Please contact me by e-mail or phone.

My campaign managers are George R. Lamb (704-545-8126) and Donald Wilson (704-281-4856).

Let me or my campaign managers know if I can place a sign in your yard or if you would like to work the polls on election day.