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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:

  • Email: Best for detailed concerns or when attaching supporting documents.

  • Phone Calls: Useful for urgent matters or when you want to have a direct conversation.

  • Office Visits: Meeting in person (or virtually) can be powerful, especially if organized with a group.

  • Social Media: Many officials engage with constituents through Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

 

3. Be Clear and Concise

When reaching out:

  • Clearly state your name and address (so they know you are a constituent).

  • Be specific about the issue you’re addressing.

  • Mention any relevant policies, ordinances, or bills.

  • If requesting action, clearly state what you want them to do.

 

4. Personalize Your Message

  • Form letters and petitions can be useful, but a personalized message carries more weight.

  • Share your personal story or how the issue affects your community.

 

5. Be Respectful and Professional

  • Even if you disagree, remain courteous and respectful.

  • Avoid overly emotional language or threats—it’s more effective to appeal to reason and shared interests.

 

6. Follow Up

  • If you don’t receive a response within a couple of weeks, follow up with another email or call.

  • Thank them if they take action or consider your request.

 

7. Engage in Public Meetings

  • Attend Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meetings or Charlotte City Council meetings, which often allow for public comment.

  • Meeting schedules are available on Mecklenburg County’s website.

 

8. Work with Local Advocacy Groups

  • Partnering with local organizations can amplify your voice.

  • 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:

  • U.S. Senators & U.S. Representatives (Congress Members):

    • Issues: Federal education funding, healthcare policies, child welfare laws, civil rights.

NC Senators

Thom Tillis

113 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

Phone: (202) 224-6342 

Website

Social Media: Instagram: @senthomtillis, X @senThomTillis

 

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Ted Budd

B40C Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

Phone: (202) 224-3154 

Website

Social Media

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 District Office

Cornelius Town Hall

21445 Catawba Avenue

Cornelius, NC  28031

Phone: (980) 460-8110

District 8

Mark Harris

Washington DC Office

126 Cannon House Office Building

Washington, DC  20515

Phone: (202) 225-1976   Website

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Monroe District Office

300 North Main Street

Monroe, NC  28112

Phone: (704) 218-5300

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5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for U.S. constituents to make a political impact.  Calling your congressperson is the most effective way to influence policy.  Learn more about why calling works.

State Legislators

State Representatives

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Governor

Josh Stein

20301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699

Phone: (919) 814-2000

Website

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Lieutenant Governor

Rachel Hunt

20401 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699

Phone: (919) 814-3680

Website

Mecklenburg County State Senators
District
Name
Address
Phone
Member's Email
Legislative Assistant
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
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
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Local 

Mecklenburg County Commissioners
District
County Commissioner
Affiliation
Phone
Email
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
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

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