Find My Representative
Here are some useful tips for effectively contacting your local government representatives, specifically here in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina:
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1. Identify the Right Representative
Before reaching out, ensure you are contacting the correct official who represents your district or handles the issue you’re addressing. You can find your local, state, and federal representatives using the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections website.
2. Use the Proper Contact Method
Most representatives prefer certain methods of communication. Here are some options:
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Email: Best for detailed concerns or when attaching supporting documents.
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Phone Calls: Useful for urgent matters or when you want to have a direct conversation.
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Office Visits: Meeting in person (or virtually) can be powerful, especially if organized with a group.
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Social Media: Many officials engage with constituents through Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
3. Be Clear and Concise
When reaching out:
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Clearly state your name and address (so they know you are a constituent).
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Be specific about the issue you’re addressing.
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Mention any relevant policies, ordinances, or bills.
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If requesting action, clearly state what you want them to do.
4. Personalize Your Message
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Form letters and petitions can be useful, but a personalized message carries more weight.
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Share your personal story or how the issue affects your community.
5. Be Respectful and Professional
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Even if you disagree, remain courteous and respectful.
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Avoid overly emotional language or threats—it’s more effective to appeal to reason and shared interests.
6. Follow Up
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If you don’t receive a response within a couple of weeks, follow up with another email or call.
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Thank them if they take action or consider your request.
7. Engage in Public Meetings
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Attend Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meetings or Charlotte City Council meetings, which often allow for public comment.
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Meeting schedules are available on Mecklenburg County’s website.
8. Work with Local Advocacy Groups
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Partnering with local organizations can amplify your voice.
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Groups like the League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg or Action NC often advocate for local policy changes.
Federal Legislators
Federal Government (United States)
Responsibilities: National laws, federal funding, civil rights, healthcare (Medicaid, CHIP), immigration, national defense.
Key Contacts:
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U.S. Senators & U.S. Representatives (Congress Members):
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Issues: Federal education funding, healthcare policies, child welfare laws, civil rights.
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Mecklenburg U.S. Congress Members
Most of Mecklenburg County is Distric 12. Portions in the far East and West are included in neighboring Districts 14 and 8.
District 12
Alma Adams
2436 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-1510 Website
10815 David Taylor Dr. Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
Phone: (704) 344-9950
District 14
Tim Moore
1424 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5634 Website
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Cornelius Town Hall
21445 Catawba Avenue
Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone: (980) 460-8110
District 8
Mark Harris
126 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-1976 Website
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300 North Main Street
Monroe, NC 28112
Phone: (704) 218-5300
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State Legislators
State Representatives
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Governor
Josh Stein
20301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699
Phone: (919) 814-2000
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Lieutenant Governor
Rachel Hunt
20401 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699
Phone: (919) 814-3680
2025-2026 NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY: https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/CountyRepresentation/Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg County State Senators
District | Name | Address | Phone | Member's Email | Legislative Assistant |
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37 | Vickie Sawyer | 300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 312, Raleigh, NC 27603 | (919) 715-3038 | Vickie.Sawyer@ncleg.gov | Kade Cooper |
38 | Mujtaba A. Mohammed | 300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 517, Raleigh, NC 27603 | (919) 733-5955 | Mujtaba.Mohammed@ncleg.gov | Sean Grier |
39 | DeAndrea Salvador | 16 West Jones Street, Rm. 1120, Raleigh, NC 27601 | (919) 733-5665 | DeAndrea.Salvador@ncleg.gov | Matteo Santoianni |
40 | Joyce Waddell | 16 West Jones Street, Rm. 1106, Raleigh, NC 27601 | (919) 733-5650 | Joyce.Waddell@ncleg.gov | Anita Bennett |
41 | Caleb Theodros | 300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 515, Raleigh, NC 27603 | (919) 715-3050 | Caleb.Theodros@ncleg.gov | Aurian Bayat |
42 | Woodson Bradley | 300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 518, Raleigh, NC 27603 | (919) 715-8331 | Woodson.Bradley@ncleg.gov | Ryan Terhune |
Mecklenburg County State House of Representatives
District | Name | Address | Phone | Member's Email | Legislative Assistant |
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88 | Mary Belk | 16 West Jones Street, Rm. 1313, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 | 919-733-5607 | Mary.Belk@ncleg.gov | Ralph Belk |
92 | Terry M. Brown Jr. | 300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 509, Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 | 919-733-5654 | Terry.Brown@ncleg.gov | Ashley Luyundu |
98 | Beth Helfrich | 16 West Jones Street, Rm. 1019, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 | 919-733-5828 | Beth.Helfrich@ncleg.gov | Valentina Silardi |
99 | Nasif Majeed | 16 West Jones Street, Rm. 1008, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 | 919-733-5606 | Nasif.Majeed@ncleg.gov | Beverlee Baker |
100 | Julia Greenfield | 16 West Jones Street, Rm. 2121, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 | 919-715-0706 | Julia.Greenfield@ncleg.gov | Evan P. Meade |
101 | Carolyn G. Logan | 300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 503, Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 | 919-715-2530 | Carolyn.Logan@ncleg.gov | Robert Lockard, III |
102 | Becky Carney | 16 West Jones Street, Rm. 1221, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 | 919-733-5827 | Becky.Carney@ncleg.gov | Beth LeGrande |
103 | Laura Budd | 16 West Jones Street, Rm. 1015, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 | 919-733-5800 | Laura.Budd@ncleg.gov | Elizabeth Whiteside |
104 | Brandon Lofton | 16 West Jones Street, Rm. 1309, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 | 919-715-3009 | Brandon.Lofton@ncleg.gov | Katherine Kirby |
105 | Tricia Ann Cotham | 300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 528, Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 | 919-733-5886 | Tricia.Cotham@ncleg.gov | Jacob Shirley |
106 | Carla D. Cunningham | 300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 402, Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 | 919-733-5807 | Carla.Cunningham@ncleg.gov | Troy Mackey |
107 | Aisha O. Dew | 16 West Jones Street, Rm. 1021, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 | 919-733-5778 | Aisha.Dew@ncleg.gov | Ann Raeford |

Local
Mecklenburg County Commissioners
District | County Commissioner | Affiliation | Phone | Email |
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4 | Mark Jerrell, Chair | D | 980-314-2872 | Mark.Jerrell@MeckNC.gov |
At-Large | Leigh Altman, Vice Chair | D | 980-314-2871 | Leigh.Altman@MeckNC.gov |
1 | Elaine Powell | D | 980-314-2876 | Elaine.Powell@MeckNC.gov |
2 | Vilma Leake | D | 980-314-2875 | Vilma.Leake@MeckNC.gov |
3 | George Dunlap | D | 980-314-2873 | George.Dunlap@MeckNC.gov |
5 | Laura Meier | D | 980-314-2877 | Laura.Meier@MeckNC.gov |
6 | Susan Rodriguez-McDowell | D | 980-771-9385 | Susan.Rodriguez-Mcdowell@MeckNC.gov |
At Large | Arthur Griffin | D | 980-314-2879 | Arthur.Griffin@MeckNC.gov |
At Large | Yvette Townsend-Ingram | D | 980-314-2874 | Yvette.TownsendIngram@MeckNC.gov |
Charlotte City Council
Mayor: Vi Lyles - Mayor@charlottenc.gov; 704-336-2241
600 E. Fourth Street Charlotte NC 28202
Charlotte City Council | Affiliation | Phone | Email |
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Dante Anderson, Mayor Pro Tem, District 1 | D | 704.336.4099 | Dante.Anderson@charlottenc.gov |
Dimple Ajmera | D | 704.336.2777 | Dimple.Ajmera@charlottenc.gov |
LaWana Mayfield | D | 704.336.3433 | LaWana.Mayfield@charlottenc.gov |
James Mitchell | D | 704.336.3430 | James.Mitchell@charlottenc.gov |
Victoria Watlington | D | 704.336.3435 | victoria.watlington@charlottenc.gov |
Malcon Graham | D | 704.336.6105 | Malcolm.Graham@ci.charlotte.nc.us |
Tiawana Brown | D | 704.336.3185 | tiawana.brown@charlottenc.gov |
Renee Johnson | D | 704.336.3436 | renee.johnson@charlottenc.gov |
Marjorie Molina | D | 704.336.3432 | marjorie.molina@charlottenc.gov |
Currently Vacant | R | 704.336.3431 | |
Ed Driggs | R | 704.432.7077 | ed.driggs@charlottenc.gov |