COREY THOMPSON
Candidate for Mecklenburg County Commission At-Large
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FEBRUARY 11, 2010
“CMS Teacher Pledges To ‘Do More’ In Filing For County Commission”
Charlotte, NC- Corey Thompson, a 34 year old Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher, has announced his candidacy for the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. Thompson plans to file as an At-Large candidate on Monday, February 15th, at 4:15 PM at the Mecklenburg Board of Elections. This is the first time that Thompson has run for an elected office.
“I believe that the citizens of Mecklenburg County are looking for leaders who can identify with their day-to-day struggles, who will remain accountable to the public, and can restore trust in our elected officials. I believe that is exactly the type of leadership I can provide,” Thompson said.
The filing on Monday will serve a purpose other than just submitting the appropriate paperwork and fees to the Board of Elections. Thompson also plans to hold a school supplies drive in conjunction with making his candidacy official. In doing so, Thompson wants to raise awareness about his message of community involvement in helping solve problems throughout the county.
Thompson added “In the wake of the current economic recession, our county leaders have had to make tough decisions in shaping our budget, especially in regard to education. County Manager Harry Jones recently stated that we all need to be prepared to ‘do less, with less’ in the coming days. I believe that the hard-working citizens of this community are growing tired of waiting on the government to solve their problems. That’s why I’m pledging to ‘do more’ with the help of the people, because I am confident that everyday citizens can be far more effective than a government with misguided priorities.”
School supply contributions can be dropped off to Thompson’s campaign team between 4:00-5:00 PM Monday in the Board of Elections parking lot, located at 741 Kenilworth Avenue. Those items collected will be donated to Classroom Central on behalf of the people of Mecklenburg County. Thompson will also make brief remarks to family, friends, and supporters after filing.
Thompson and his wife Jenny, also a CMS teacher, are natives of Mecklenburg County. The couple are proud parents of a 2 year old son named Charlie. Corey is a graduate of The Citadel, and has held numerous leadership roles in local organizations.
Thompson concluded with a final challenge: “I want people to ask themselves one question. Is Mecklenburg County better off today than she was two years ago? If the answer to that question is ‘no,’ then I’m asking for the opportunity to earn your trust and your vote to help our community get back on a path toward prosperity. I believe in the spirit of Mecklenburg. I believe in our citizens, and with their help, I am confident that our best days are ahead of us.”
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