Jim Marascio
Jim Marascio (Republican Party) ran for election to the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners to represent District 6 in North Carolina. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Marascio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jim Marascio earned a bachelor's degree from Bryant University in 1993 and a graduate degree from the University of Maine in 1995. His career experience includes working as an executive, founding and running a technology consulting firm, and serving as COO, CTO, and CIO.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2024)
General election
General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6
Incumbent Susan Rodriguez McDowell defeated Jim Marascio in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Susan Rodriguez McDowell (D) | 53.0 | 57,087 |
 | Jim Marascio (R)  | 47.0 | 50,565 | |
| Total votes: 107,652 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Susan Rodriguez McDowell advanced from the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jim Marascio advanced from the Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Marascio in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jim Marascio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Marascio's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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During my time here, I have actively participated in the community as a member of several boards and committees, including as a past chairman of the City of Charlotte’s Privatization and Competition Advisory Committee, a member of the “Charlotte Moves” Mobility Task Force, the UNC Charlotte College of Computing and Informatics Dean’s Advisory Board, the Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation board of directors, and as a former president of the Charlotte Chapter of the Society for Information Management.
Professionally, I founded and runs Equals 11, a technology consulting firm.- Fiscal responsibility: The most recent budget included a property tax increase above revenue neutral, with an effective rate of increase that was much higher for most homeowners. A priority of the Commission is maintaining home affordability. Yet for those who are not homeowners, these tax increases are simply passed down as a portion of rental fees. Our government leaders must plan more strategically.
- Accountability: The Commission recently introduced a $2.5B bond referendum for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. While we all want to support our students, we should first hold CMS accountable for their performance and current budget management. Additionally, in my discussions with the residents of District 6, I’ve found that very few understand that this bond can effectively be increased to more than $4B without voter approval. We’re borrowing from our future taxes to pay for the unclear initiatives of an entity that has consistently exhibited poor performance. We must find ways to hold those organizations the County is funding accountable for their actions and results.
- Collaboration: When I speak with the people of District 6, I hear that they want a commissioner who will work for their constituents while collaborating with the other members of the County Commission and the various governmental entities that represent them. Throughout my professional career, I’ve held positions requiring me to build and work as a team member, while serving clients and internal customers. I will do the same here.
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Empathy
- Collaboration
Former CMS Board Member, Sean Strain
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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