Carrie Olinski

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Carrie Olinski

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

July 26, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Gardner-Webb University, 2006

Graduate

Arcadia University, 2010

Personal

Religion

Christian

Profession

Physician assistant

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Carrie Olinski (Republican Party) ran for election for an at-large seat of the Charlotte City Council in North Carolina. She lost in the general election on July 26, 2022.

Olinski completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Carrie Olinski's professional experience includes working as a physician assistant. She earned a bachelor's degree from Gardner-Webb University in 2006 and a graduate degree from Arcadia University in 2010.

Elections

2022

See also: City elections in Charlotte, North Carolina (2022)

General election

General election for Charlotte City Council At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Charlotte City Council At-large on July 26, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dimple Ajmera (D)	16.6	46,751
✔		Braxton Winston II (D)	16.3	46,045
✔	Submit photo	LaWana Slack-Mayfield (D)	15.1	42,582
✔		James Mitchell (D)	15.1	42,509
		Kyle Luebke (R)	10.1	28,600
		David Merrill (R)	9.0	25,385
		Carrie Olinski (R)	8.9	25,000
		Charlie Mulligan (R)	8.8	24,698
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	555

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 282,125
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Charlotte City Council At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Charlotte City Council At-large on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Braxton Winston II	21.1	44,761
✔		Dimple Ajmera	18.9	40,073
✔	Submit photo	LaWana Slack-Mayfield	17.7	37,461
✔		James Mitchell	16.2	34,331
		Larken Egleston	14.0	29,637
	Submit photo	Patrick Cannon	12.2	25,789

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 212,052
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Charlotte City Council At-large (4 seats)

David Merrill, Charlie Mulligan, Carrie Olinski, and Kyle Luebke defeated David Michael Rice in the Republican primary for Charlotte City Council At-large on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Merrill	24.0	19,541
✔		Charlie Mulligan	22.7	18,461
✔		Carrie Olinski	20.8	16,885
✔		Kyle Luebke	19.9	16,150
	Submit photo	David Michael Rice	12.6	10,281

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,318
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Carrie Olinski completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Olinski's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Servant - I want people to know that I have served in various ways throughout my lifetime. Right now, I feel called to serve my city and her people.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Public Safety - If our citizens don't feel safe, then nothing else matters. And, the very people out there trying to protect our families are not getting the respect they deserve. It is important that we respect and support them
• Access to Homeownership - Providing access to homeownership is one of the ways we can help residents attain generational wealth.
• Education - This may not fall under the city council purview but it should. Or, at least shared with the county. Education is an "all hands on deck" situation. Its one of the very most, if not the most important ways we can help people get out of poverty, improve the city as a whole, and improve quality of life of our residents.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

There are several areas that really need our immediate attention and each of them are intertwined. Transportation, Homeownership, Intergovernmental collaboration, and Public safety all to name a few. This isn't even the exhaustive list. I think the root of all of them can be helped if we better our education. Not only for our children in primary and secondary schools but also for adults. Providing and enriching livers with workforce development skills is important to help attain and maintain livable wages. Therefore, people can be better equip to afford or invest in homeownership and improve family wealth. With improved education, crime will likely lower and we will see safer neighborhoods and more.

My goal is to serve the city by serving its people. That is what city council is suppose to be - a public service. We need to get back to basics and support those in most need

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

There have been many people that have played significant roles in my life. Without each of them, I wouldn't be who I am today.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Love to learn - whether this is in books or talking to people. I am a fast study and willing to put in the work to research and understand a situation to make the best decision.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Listen to the people and try to work towards the betterment of the most needy as well as pushing the city's economical growth.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A healthier, more balanced city.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a babysitter at the age of 12 along with my older sister. My first W-2 job was a summer job working as a waitress in a diner.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I think it depends on the person. All prior experience can be helpful but it can also lead the holders down a specific road that may not be beneficial to the city.

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