Edwin Elam
Edwin Elam ran for election for Mayor of Waxhaw in North Carolina. Elam lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.
Elam completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Although the mayor of Waxhaw is an officially nonpartisan position, Elam is a member of the Republican party.[1]
Biography
Elam is an ordained elder. He has received advanced credentials in ministry.[1]
Elections
2019
See also: Mayoral election in Waxhaw, North Carolina (2019)
General election
General election for Mayor of Waxhaw
Ronald Pappas defeated Jon Perdue, Bob Morgan, Ericka McKnight, and Edwin Elam in the general election for Mayor of Waxhaw on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ronald Pappas (Nonpartisan) | 28.9 | 618 | |
| Jon Perdue (Nonpartisan) | 28.6 | 611 | ||
| Bob Morgan (Nonpartisan) | 18.8 | 402 | ||
| Ericka McKnight (Nonpartisan) | 13.0 | 278 | ||
 | Edwin Elam (Nonpartisan)  | 10.4 | 223 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 2,135 | |||
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Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Edwin Elam completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Elam's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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2.) A Vision Plan for Parks and Transportation that makes sense for all cultures and citizens within Waxhaw
This is important because as Mayor, I will need to maintain an ongoing relationship with County, Regional, State, and National Legislators to bring about solutions to transportation
The above are only 3, as a well-read individual I am constantly reading journals like Harvard's Business Review, American Demographics, The Atlantic and many more to remain up-to-date in many areas that challenge my thinking and keeps me open, reseptive and reasoning on many issues that connect with people here in the USA and abroad.
Analyzes government business and operating procedures to devise most efficient methods of accomplishing work. Plans study and audit of work problems and procedures, such as organizational changes, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, accounting procedure, inventory control, and cost analysis. Gathers and organizes information on problems or procedures including present operating procedures. Analyzes data gathered, develops information and considers all available solutions and /or alternative methods of proceeding. Organizes and documents findings of studies and prepares recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, and organizational changes. Confers with Town Manager to assure smooth functioning of newly implemented systems and procedures. Develops and/or updates functional and operating manual outlining established methods of performing work in accordance with the Town's Organizational Policy. Promotes the recruitment of businesses to the Town and Region and creates goodwill displays, touring country, making speeches at conventions, etc., and calling on individual merchants to advise on ways and means for helping to promote One Vision. May demonstrate an Up-to-Date knowledge while representing the chronological advances in our Town for industry, seminars, expos, etc.
As it relates to the Town of Waxhaw, the manifestation of a real vision plan that is doable and equipped with as many of the componets as I can provide on my watch while paving the way for those who come after ...where all families and all cultures and people will know that we were here and thinking of them as I exit Stage Right! Smile!
The Mayor helps to bring attention to the needs of the community and acts as a resource to help with things like Special Needs Initiatives, Town Beautification Initiatives and encouraging volunteers to be engaged in the community and Town of Waxhaw... Being Mayor means keeping a watch over the financial integrity of the Town and to expose Corruption and encourage swift attention to matters to keep the Town strong and within the Ethics Policies set by the Town of Waxhaw! The Mayor leads! He helps to keep the vision before the citizens of the Town!
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I am running for the Mayor's Office to help solve the problems of the people and to rid our Town of Corruption. I am running for Mayor to Give the People their Governement back... I am a Conservative and I love the Town of Waxhaw, Union County and the Region of NC we live in... Our Home is part of 1889's Historic Americana that got off track from a lack of vision and who now has to be held accountable to the People, Citizens, and Taxpayer who made our Town Home! I have the skills, exposure, experience, talent, energy, and vision to deliver for all people and it is God's Master Plan for my life that I serve now to help provide a legacy for all our children's future... We are all better when we can work "Together!"[2] |
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| —Edwin Elam[1] | ||
See also
2019 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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