Katie Cordell

Katie Cordell

Nonpartisan

Education

Bachelor's

Troy University

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

2006 - 2012

Personal

Birthplace

Montgomery, Ala.

Profession

Substitute teacher

Contact

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Katie Cordell ran for election to the Ranlo Town Council in North Carolina. Cordell won in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Cordell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Katie Cordell was born in Montgomery, Alabama. She attended Troy University. Cordell served in the United States Navy from 2006 to 2012. Her professional experience includes substitute teaching and being a Navy sailor.

Elections

2019

See also: City elections in Ranlo, North Carolina (2019)

General election

General election for Ranlo Town Council (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Ranlo Town Council on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Katie Cordell (Nonpartisan)	20.2	295
✔	Submit photo	Jamie Fowler (Nonpartisan)	19.9	291
✔	Submit photo	Doug Moore (Nonpartisan)	16.8	245
	Submit photo	Ronnie Laws (Nonpartisan)	15.5	226
	Submit photo	Wade Morton (Nonpartisan)	14.4	210
	Submit photo	Glenn Wright (Nonpartisan)	7.5	109
		Other/Write-in votes	5.7	83

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Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Katie Cordell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cordell'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.

My name is Katie Cordell and I'm running for Ranlo Town Commissioner! I joined the United States Navy in 2006 and spent four and a half years onboard the USS Carl Vinson, completing multiple deployments. After my service, I started a family with my husband, Keith. While raising our daughter, I've been working towards my degree: a Bachelor's of Science in American and Latin American History at Troy University. After Keith completed his service, we decided to make Ranlo our home! I have helped create a softball league for young girls and love working to better the world around me. My family has experienced the growing pains of a town in flux and after long consideration, I have decided to try and use my military experience to make Ranlo a better place to live. Here's how I plan to do just that: I will bring openness and transparency to the office. I will be accessible and listen to Ranlo's citizens. I will embrace technology and use that to keep citizens informed. I will give voice to those who feel ignored by our current government. I will always be 100% honest, and I will work to make Ranlo shine!

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?

• Institute a more transparent and open government
• Divert spending from vanity projects to essential infrastructure
• Ensure clear communication between government and citizens

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Responsible spending, infrastructure, open and honest communication.

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

I look up to people who value making the world a better place. One of my biggest heroes was Mr. Rogers. He spent his life putting good into the world and teaching children like me that it is okay to have feelings and how we can deal with those feelings. His efforts gave kids a healthy perspective on the world and he made a difference in the lives of children all around the country. My goal is to make a difference in the lives of those around me in a positive way.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Trust in government is key. When leadership acts as if there is something to hide or is not fully honest with citizens, that erodes trust and causes people to check out. Without that trust, the government functions poorly and this can lead to a loss of good leaders, worsening relations between government and the people it serves. Government should always be a tool for serving the people and bettering their lives. When it fails in that goal, it is up to the elected officials to correct and make the government serve the people.

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

A true desire to make the lives of those around me better.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

One power held by town leaders is the ability to work with local entrepreneurs to bring in more businesses. While ultimately business is a private enterprise, local leaders should be heavily involved in attracting the right kinds of business to smartly grow the town's tax base and attract residents and visitors who will bring in more money to the town.

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

I believe that previous government experience has little bearing on the ability to effectively manage a municipality.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Patience, willingness to communicate, and care for others are the cornerstone of any elected office. From there, fiscal responsibility is a key aspect of municipal government.

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