Remarks by Elaine Powell
45 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 2
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“I appreciate it because it is valuable land. Thank you.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Can we get a report? I don't know how long it'll take, so tell me if this is reasonable or not. But I would like to have a report of the tax-exempt properties. Who has the big chunk of it? I don't know how many pages that is, but I'd like to know.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Good evening. I am Mecklenburg County Commissioner Elaine Powell, representing North Mecklenburg, Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, and North Charlotte. And I see some of our farmers. Welcome.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“And at this time, I will turn the gavel back to you, Mr. Chair.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Can I ask the attorney a question? Like it says that it says on my screen, that there are two openings. So if you refresh. Oh yeah, because it says one on one.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Congratulations. Where did you teach in Georgia? Millageville. Well, my mom's from Tifton.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Thank you so much. I hope you feel this. Because I've been sitting with him for a long time. So for him to be this choked up, I hope you feel it.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“It's missing a word. It should say way more than 10,000 Mecklenburg County youth participate every year in Mecklenburg County Park and Rec programming because I think I saw 10,000 in camp. I mean, just so many. So it's well over 10,000. Yes. Yeah. Thank you. But it's awesome. Thank you.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Thank you. Are the towns aware before today of the potential impact?”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Especially if the state hasn't gotten under 6% since 2019. Correct. I'm going to just say my whole question so I don't run out of time, but I really want to know what elements are beyond our control that we might have a future voice in. And maybe I need to meet offline with you, Adrian, because you said so many elements are out of our control.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“So from Raleigh, I hear all the time, that this is how they want to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse. I don't think there's anyone here that wants to continue with any waste, fraud, and abuse. So, you know, like when we're hearing this presentation, it kind of feels like a funeral. Like it really feels like a funeral. And I think how can we meet with them to talk about, you know, how can we meet with the General Assembly in some way to talk about how we work on reducing fraud, waste, and abuse, because nobody wants that. How do we work together so that it's not such a funeral? How do we work so…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“I'm just looking at the county manager. But, you know, like, just troubleshooting. Like, how do we work together? Because I think this is not a great... path. Thank you.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Thank you for being here. So I've been involved with this since early 2016, and I went to every single community meeting to hear community feedback. We represent the people. And I wasn't elected yet, but I went to every single meeting. I have all the paperwork, all the notes, everything. And I think you're gonna hear it over and over, because I heard it over and over, that the community, their number one priority was legacy and affordable housing, truly affordable. Like, you know, 80% AMI isn't truly affordable to most folks. And so at the end, like in the very last community session, we had…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Yeah, same thing. I just want to thank you for this because there has been a time in history of the county where we did recognize all the advisory boards when Harry Jones was here. And I think it's really important. And I love that the clerks went to see how the city was doing it. Um, I really appreciate that. Our clerks went to see how the city recognizes their advisory boards. And I like, it is very important. So when I was on the waste management advisory board, I came into the front hallway. you know, in the reception area and we had the big event and it was just really nice to be…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“So I was watching the meeting when the, uh, ombudsman came and every year when we sit here and we hear their presentation, like there's outrage up here and we, we keep saying like, well, I mean, I've talked to everyone. I've talked to everyone at the state that everywhere I go, I've talked about how important it is to have more state oversight. And if we can't get that, I mean, I'm gonna keep pushing, but if we can't get that, we need this. And there is a huge hole here. Every year we talk about how bad it is. And so I love this idea. I think it pays for their time while they're in class. And…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Thank you. As I'm recovering from major surgery, I have had the need to drive on I-77 North almost every day, which gets me into thinking about the nightmare, like the nightmare of toll roads. And like, you know, you're in the normal lanes and it's gridlocked no matter what time it is. And it's like a open freeway on the toll roads. And So I just want to declare to the world that I have no intention of ever changing my vote, ever, on I-77 South, and I can't even believe we're there, like the whole situation. And then I want to share the good news. So Northern Regional Rec Center, now you know…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“And please, you know, if you come up to my district, I will take you there because it is so awesome. It's just awesome on top of awesome. And that's all. Thank you. Thank you.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026