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Coffee with a Candidate

Coffee with a Candidate

By Charlotte Media Group

The team from the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, Union County Weekly and South Charlotte Weekly take a few moments to get to know local candidates running for office in the 2021 election cycle.
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Renee Garner for Matthews Commissioner

Coffee with a Candidate Oct 19, 2021

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Renee Garner for Matthews Commissioner
Oct 19, 202110:53
Larry Whitley for Matthews Commissioner
Oct 18, 202111:42
Mark Tofano for Matthews Commissioner
Oct 16, 202118:20
Danielle (Dani) Burnham for Matthews Commissioner
Oct 15, 202114:23
Jason Hall for Waxhaw Commissioner
Oct 14, 202116:15
John Urban for Matthews Commissioner
Oct 13, 202111:19
Ken McCool for Matthews Commissioner

Ken McCool for Matthews Commissioner

Ken McCool is an incumbent, running for his second term on the Town of Matthews Board of Commissioners. In the first episode of our second season of Coffee with a Candidate, listen as host Chris Melton has a conversation with Ken about a few lessons learned from his first campaign in 2019 as well as what he believes is the role of a Commissioner in the Town of Matthews.

Oct 12, 202112:30
Just Water with Todd Barber

Just Water with Todd Barber

Todd Barber is running for Indian Trail Town Commissioner. He discusses is involvement in the town,  why he's running and his goals moving forward. For more local news coverage, visit unioncountyweekly.com and follow us on social media @ucweekly.

Oct 30, 201910:35
4th Corner Bakehouse and Coffee Co. with Bob Morgan

4th Corner Bakehouse and Coffee Co. with Bob Morgan

Bob Morgan is running for mayor of the Town of Waxhaw. He said he is different from other candidates because of his experience in Waxhaw government on the town's planning board. He discusses his history with Waxhaw, his goals moving forward and why he wants to serve as mayor. 

Oct 29, 201911:14
Caramel Macchiato with Edwin Elam

Caramel Macchiato with Edwin Elam

Edwin Elam is running for mayor of the Town of Waxhaw. He discusses why he's "a man who knows how to get things done," why he's running, his history with Waxhaw and his goals moving forward. For more local news coverage, visit unioncountyweekly.com and follow us on social media @ucweekly. 

Oct 28, 201912:44
Chai Latte with Dimple Ajmera

Chai Latte with Dimple Ajmera

Dimple Ajmera currently serves as one of the at-large members of Charlotte City Council and is seeking re-election. She discusses the issues facing south Charlotte, her goals for Charlotte as a whole, her reasons for voting against hosting the Republican National Convention and how she's feeling about it now. For more local news coverage, visit thecharlotteweekly.com and follow @southcltweekly on Instagram and Twitter.

Oct 24, 201911:31
Staying Hydrated with Ericka McKnight

Staying Hydrated with Ericka McKnight

Ericka McKnight is running for mayor of the Town of Waxhaw. She is the only female candidate in the race and announced her campaign in November 2018, one year before the election. She discusses her experience, the dynamics of being the only female candidate in the race, why she's running for mayor and her goals moving forward for the Town of Waxhaw. For more local news coverage, visit unioncountyweekly.com

Oct 23, 201911:38
Just Coffee with Michael Alvarez

Just Coffee with Michael Alvarez

Michael Alvarez is running for re-election for Mayor of Indian Trail. He discusses his accomplishments in his last two terms, his goals moving forward if re-elected and why he's seeking a third term as mayor. For more local news coverage, visit unioncountyweekly.com and follow @ucweekly on Twitter and Instagram.

Oct 21, 201917:42
Mocha Latte with Jennifer De La Jara

Mocha Latte with Jennifer De La Jara

Jennifer De La Jara is running for Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board Member-at-Large. She discusses her background in education, her passion for immigrant advocacy and addresses some of the issues facing schools in Matthews and the south Charlotte area.
Oct 17, 201913:18
Milk and Sugar with Allen Crosby

Milk and Sugar with Allen Crosby

Allen Crosby is running for Matthews Town Commissioner. He ran for office in the 2017 election, but says he’s learned a lot since then. He discusses his background, his goals and his vision for Matthews.
Oct 14, 201914:36
English Breakfast Tea with Ben Bash

English Breakfast Tea with Ben Bash

Ben Bash is running for Matthews Town Commissioner. He discusses how he got into the race, why he’s running and his hopes for the Town of Matthews.
Oct 11, 201907:48
No Sugar Added with Ken McCool

No Sugar Added with Ken McCool

Ken McCool is 21 years old, making him the youngest person running for Matthews Town Commissioner this election. He discusses his history with the Town of Matthews as a lifelong resident, what he hopes to achieve if elected and his vision for the future of Matthews.
Oct 11, 201907:16
Caramel Latte with Jeff Miller

Caramel Latte with Jeff Miller

Jeff Miller has been a Matthews Town Commissioner for 12 years and is running for re-election. He discusses what he hopes to accomplish if re-elected, and how he has seen the development of the Town in his years on the board.
Oct 10, 201912:04
Classic Coffee with Karen Trauner (Mint Hill)

Classic Coffee with Karen Trauner (Mint Hill)

Karen Trauner is running for mayor of Mint Hill. She discusses why she’s running, her goals for the Town and her vision moving forward.
Oct 07, 201908:21
Decaf Coffee with Larry Whitley

Decaf Coffee with Larry Whitley

Larry Whitley is running for Matthews Town Commissioner. He served on the board a few years ago before running for mayor last term against Paul Bailey. Whitley joins us to discuss his history with the Town of Matthews and his vision for the future.
Oct 02, 201907:53
Black Coffee with Dave Bland

Black Coffee with Dave Bland

Dave Bland is running for Matthews Town Commissioner. He previously served on the board and hopes to return. He discusses his past accomplishments and his vision for the town moving forward.
Sep 30, 201910:08
Coffee and Cream with Renee Garner

Coffee and Cream with Renee Garner

Renee Garner is running for Town Commissioner of Matthews. She shares her history with the town, and her vision moving forward as a mom on board.
Sep 27, 201909:12
Ice Water with John Higdon

Ice Water with John Higdon

John Higdon has been a Matthews Town Commissioner for three terms. He has decided to change directions and run for mayor of the town against Paul Bailey. John discusses why he’s running for a new role, shares his thoughts on the challenges facing Matthews and comments on a recent newspaper ad. John will answer more questions at our Evening with the Candidates event Oct. 10.
Sep 24, 201910:49
Cream and Sugar with Paul Bailey

Cream and Sugar with Paul Bailey

Matthews Mayor Paul Bailey is running for re-election. He shares why he hopes to take on the role again, his vision for the town and comments on a recent newspaper ad. Paul will answer more questions at our Evening with the Candidates Oct. 10.
Sep 23, 201912:10
Bottled Water with John Urban

Bottled Water with John Urban

John Urban is running for re-election for Matthews Town Commissioner. He discusses his vision for the Town of Matthews, his experience and more over a quick bottle of water. John will answer more voter questions at our Evening with the Candidates Oct. 10.
Sep 19, 201907:51
Hazelnut Latte with Barbara Dement

Hazelnut Latte with Barbara Dement

Barbara Dement shares why she is running for re-election for Matthews Town Commissioner, her vision for the Town of Matthews and more. Dement will answer more voter questions at our Evening with the Candidates on Oct. 10, 2019.
Sep 17, 201911:01
Cold Coffee with Mark Tofano Candidate for Town of Matthews Board of Commissioners

Cold Coffee with Mark Tofano Candidate for Town of Matthews Board of Commissioners

Charlotte Media Group and The Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly sit down for a cup of coffee with Candidates running for local office.
Sep 12, 201916:35