Joel Levy

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Joel Levy

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Joel Levy (Republican Party) ran for election to the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners to represent District 6 in North Carolina. Levy lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Levy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2020)

General election

General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6

Incumbent Susan Rodriguez McDowell defeated Joel Levy in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Rodriguez McDowell (D)	50.7	52,683
		Joel Levy (R)	49.3	51,212

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 103,895
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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. Joel Levy advanced from the Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6.

Endorsements

To view Levy's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Joel Levy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Levy's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an attorney, finance professional, husband, and father of 5 wonderful children. My wife and I have lived in the community for more than 15 years we are passionate about helping others. I am a "local politics" guy meaning that I want to focus on issues plaguing the community today. I support the police and all those who protect our families. I am against tax increases because I think it pushes people out of homes. I am want to fund schools, keep taxes low, and make sure the marginalized have a voice.

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?

• We will rebuild post COVID - I will make sure we protect the vulnerable and reopen our businesses to stop the waive of closures and bankruptcies.
• We will fund our schools - I am endorsed by the local school board member because I am serious about funding schools.
• We will keep our taxes low - I will fight against the property and sales tax increases pushed by my opponent that push middle income families out of the County.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about education, the marginalized, economic growth, and greenspaces. I care about people. I care about making our community safe and better off than how I found it. If it helps the community, I want to know more about it. I am earning my PhD in Public Policy - I care about how Public Policy shapes our lives. I will be the representative of all people. Historically, I was endorsed by major local major newspaper as someone who is willing to listen, cross political bridges, and have a watchful eye on the public purse.

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

I look up to people who do the right thing, even if it is unpopular. People who keep their word are rare and those who do are examples to the community. I believe we should all act honorable to each other.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was an EMS worker on September 11th. I went down to New York City to participate in the rescue efforts - that was very impactful to my 20's. I grew up poor but this was my first experience with existential "hate" and the danger from people I had never met. Before that event, the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion was the most impactful event to my young life.

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

Newspaper boy - I am not sure how long I had it but it was a great learning opportunity. I was proud of my paper route.

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