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Lisa Rudisill
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Lisa Rudisill ran for election to the Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors in North Carolina. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Rudisill completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Lisa Rudisill was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. She earned a bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University in 1977. Rudisill also attended the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Liberty Baptist Seminary, Hood Seminary, and the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Her career experience includes working as a freelance writer. She also worked as the publications/communications director at The Children's Home, night manager at the Dollar Tree, patient advocate at Dorothea Dix Mental Hospital, co-owner of a small farm with horse stables, and author of four novels.[1]
Rudisill has been affiliated with the Charlotte Folk Society, Festival in Park, Voices from the Past, Christian Evangelical Fellowship, Writer's Guild, Charlotte Community Relations Cmte, Foxhole Landfill, Church Women United, the Democratic Party of Mecklenburg County, and the Republican Party of Mecklenburg County.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2024)
General election
General election for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Mitchell Mullen defeated Lisa Rudisill and Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel in the general election for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mitchell Mullen (Nonpartisan)  | 43.1 | 199,727 |
 | Lisa Rudisill (Nonpartisan) | 32.5 | 150,609 | |
 | Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel (Nonpartisan) | 23.1 | 106,935 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 6,429 | ||
| Total votes: 463,700 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Native Charlottean with pioneer ancestors on Catawba River. Top ten HS Senior Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Schools system wide, NC Governor's School attendee, Honors UNC Chapel Hill, Magna cum laud NC State BA, Masters Theological Studies 2012. Candidate for County Commission District 5 in 2012 (46% in primary), Candidate Mecklenburg Soil & Water Conservation 2014 (incumbent won). Small farm owner with husband (horse farm/stables) over 20 years and assisted in maintenance and management of large farms (up to 150 acres). My relatives owned and operated cattle and swine farms of up to 1,000 acres in lower South Carolina and one relation represented the region on Agriculture Affairs in Washington, D.C. Lake Norman's Charlotte pumping station was named for my uncle who directed the Charlotte Water Department many years. I served on the Charlotte City Community Relations Committee (Civil Rights) for three years. I also served three years on the Foxhole Landfill Citizens Advisory Committee for three years. That large construction landfill (Lancaster Hwy) is under auspices of Charlotte Waste & Recycling. I've gained knowledge of city-county processes, programs and needs through participating on these committees. I also participate heavily in church and local mission activities including feeding homeless, clothing giveaways, jail/prison ministry, tutoring, GRE instruction, music ministry (Calvary Church, Hwy 51 for 5 years), Festival in Park, Voices from Past.
- WATER Conservation is Critical: We generally think water is an Unlimited Resource. The Great Catawba River nourished my pioneer ancestors and Indians. Now it is asked to sustain around a MILLION people for drinking water, home, recreational, commercial, industrial and agricultural uses. It also generates electricity and cools two nuclear power station reactors. We need to begin stemming our population growth in order to keep the river alive and vital.
- Higher controls on construction and Growth to stem Run-off, erosion and deforestation: Our tree planting program is excellent, but we can do even more to maintain forest cover and reduce unnatural pollutants in water by pushing to restrict construction. Our uncontrolled growth not only impacts the river, but also the entire issue of Run-off and groundwater pollution.
- Our focus now is Urban Conservation: gladly, we have new staff position for this. We need focus on educating residents especially in neighborhoods and refining policy on use of chemicals and pesticides there which is growing. The "Greening" of neighborhoods with lawns at the expense of nature (such as birds, honeybees & pollinators) requires educating in new ideas. I also suggest new "CONSERVATION Zoning" areas across city.
1) Push for "Conservation Zoning" using city-county funds to buy property or rights. 2) Begin a move to highly restrict new construction to stop uncontrolled and overuse of Catawba River 3) Assist with policies/work to reduce plastic particles in water 4) Focus on Urban Conservation 5) Push for education & laws limiting use of chemicals/pesticides in neighborhoods which impact bees and other wildlife....And begin selling flowers/seeds along with tree seedlings!
I still believe that my parents were great models for me. I especially still remember what my Father taught me and his model. He was kind, humble, hard-working, gentle most often, a veteran of World War II who loved America, the city and state and his own family, a strong believer in God and faith, musically-gifted, willing to lead, intelligent for sure. He was constant and devoted to the care of his family financially meeting their needs. He gave extra time to me that he did not have, for he travelled and worked more than 40 hours a week while also being Worship Minister of a church choir, so that was very special. My mother was a Godly woman who did not break laws, drink, gamble or have vices. She made most of our clothing (the four children), raised and looked after us, canned the vegetables my Dad raised in the garden behind our home in Wesley Heights (within walking distance of downtown)--those vegetables got us through the winters.
Some will be offended, but I would suggest the Holy Bible is MY own guide. I am not stating that only respect Christian beliefs for I do respect many religions who speak about the UNIQUE and PHENOMENAL CREATION called EARTH. My main Biblical source regarding Nature and Conservation is Genesis, Chapter 1, in which it states that God created the Heavens and the Earth. God's Spirit moved over the Waters, it states--the sole MOST IMPORTANT part of this new Earth. After dividing the waters, He is said to have created LIFE--fish, mammals, trees and plants--then finally MAN. Then God set Mankind to be the Keeper and Care for this Garden of Eden He had created. By this account, WE--mankind--you and I--are not only given the great gift of the Waters, Land and all Living Creatures on Earth, but we are also CHARGED with the Responsibility to See to and Care for them WISELY. Many religions follow these beliefs. If NOT us--mankind--then who will care for our planet? For people who believe in God as I definitely do, Caring for our Beautiful Earth which sustains us and all life and gives us Happiness and the ability to raise our children is KEY. We cannot simply USE and USE UP the Earth's great gifts. In the case of the Bible, it also lists the laws (the Ten Commandments and Jesus's sayings) which lead us to interact with others in a good and productive way. Again, other religions which ask for such moral behavior are also great guides in helping us all live in this Garden together-- for those who choose them. The Bible for me is a general guide but it rightly begins with Caring for our greatest gift--the Earth.
I believe several important things make a good elected official: First is Having a Heart for their city, state or nation and commitment to the role they have. I am a native Charlottean with family roots here who truly cares about and loves my city. I believe this guides me in what I will do in my work. Secondly, Intelligence and the willingness to work with intelligent leaders is key. Popularity way too often determines who is elected--but that character trait cannot ensure the BEST decisions will be made in leadership. While everyone an official represents should be represented, respected, listened to and recognized, the best decisions for all in the end will be from the WISEST leaders. Intelligence should also be paired with practicality and humility and balanced with plain common sense. Third, too often we run into political leaders whose over aggression not only unfairly hurts their rivals (who just might BE the best person for the job, after all), but who also use their position to make money. Also, power allotted to government leaders can be used to aid themselves, friends and more. Generally, a leader with strong moral character is truly important. However, they are allowed to have private lives, free from intense scrutiny, as long as those fall within prescribed law. Frivolous lawsuits should not be allowed. A Leader should also have OBJECTIVITY and also EMPATHY in order to be able to see the point of view of others. This is crucial. For those who might be rich, they must understand how different the lives are of citizens who are poor, as an example. There are many examples that could be given.
I am a hard worker, having made Honors in schools and colleges (I have attended 6 colleges including UNC Chapel Hill, UNC G, NC State, Hood Seminary, Liberty Baptist Seminary and a summer session at NC School of Arts -- plus a class at Forsyth Tech.) I try to obtain knowledge to help me make good decisions, even learning about the history of our area, state and nation as much as possible to help. I read and think about our issues. I also try to glean what I can from smarter sources such as the Bible and God's words. I think creatively--above commonly-held beliefs when necessary--to try to seek our largest problems and how we can overcome them. I write and organize thoughts well. I reach out to become involved in mission and citizen's activities where possible. I speak up at Council meetings on issues of real importance. I have plenty of experience managing, handling budgets, and presenting ideas. Even more--I CARE ABOUT CHARLOTTE/MECKLENBURG and about conservation of this great areas resources.
Most important is that the Commissioner be committed to conservation, use research, discussion and intelligence to suggest and help create programs and plan for the FUTURE OF OUR GREAT RIVER AND OF OUR CITY AND COUNTY IN THE AREA OF CONSERVATION. I believe they should have a truthful desire to aid in all possible areas related to Conservation in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, particularly as to our Water--but really, in general. That means they should keep themselves abreast as much as possible on this issue and where problem areas are. The person once elected should be faithful to attend all meetings and events of the office and engage in discussion as well as education on the state of Conservation in Mecklenburg County. It is imperative that they have knowledge of any financial matters related to the office such as grants for conservation projects and services. It is also important that they share their knowledge about conservation and programs available with citizens through events and individual contact where needed. I believe Soil & Water Commissioners are bound by their role to oversee the staff employed by the city regarding conservation and ensure that they are effectively carrying out their duties both in a moral and intelligent fashion. When required, the Commissioners should be involved in any communication projects for their role to aid with education of the public and to represent the county in this area of conservation. The commissioner should also interact with other elected and paid officials of the government in a meaningful and appropriate manner.
A legacy I wish to leave is that I tried hard in the World to help, to leave knowledge here for future generations, to record our history and what we have experienced and learned, to show love of God and respect for the beauty, power and vital importance and magnificence of our Natural World.
I would say several things qualify: The Cowan's Ford Dam had recently been built when my folks took us to see it. It was and IS impressive. That tells that the dam has quite a lot of age on it, too. Fireball Roberts died in a car crash at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in the World 600. How awful! But the best if when John F. Kennedy came to Douglas Airport when I was six. My parents held me up and he shook my hand as he came through the crowd at the entrance lined up to greet him. How said when he was killed! Following JFK came Richard Nixon, who ran against him, also at Douglas Airport. The crowd there also greeted him and my parents held me up. He shook my hand, too. I guess I learned an interest in politics at a young age.
My first job was selling movie tickets at Southpark Cinema I & II. We ended up on Saturday nights with $6,000 in cash, much of which sat in a box at our feet for some time. I did it during high school for approximately six months--nights and weekends. I enjoyed it. Now I wonder about having all that money we young people were responsible for. I learned very young (from my parents and churches) not to steal. I think this has done me well my whole life.
Afghanistan by James Michener 1950's (and his others). It was prophetic with a vision of New York's skyscrapers explained by main character standing outside Kabul. Also the Complete Works of Shakespeare who was also prophetic and the tragedies and tales are awesome. The Holy Bible, of course. Works of Southern and especially North Carolina history--especially novels. I love historical novels and write them myself. My new favorite is one I wrote recently called "Lambs of War."
The star of National Velvet, today.
Lord, You are Holy== it's a lovely song I played violin with large choir for special music at Calvary
In recent years, I have personally struggled with the massive changes to my home city of Charlotte. It is so completely different and for me, much more uninviting than it was when I was young. I realize that the glitz and glamor of skyscrapers and downtown metro area attract many people. Our great fun was high school football games and college basketball rivalries--and of course stock car racing both at small and larger tracks.
Three guys together trying to figure out how to change a burned out lightbulb on a porch. The Carolina alumnus said "If we speak truthfully to it, we can convince it to change." The Duke alumnus said "Let's pray to God that the lightbulb will change!" The UNC Charlotte alumnus asked his friends to hold him up. He grabbed the lightbulb. "Now turn me in a circle! We'll get it out and put a new one in!"
I believe that as prescribed by law, our government is required to not only follow correct financial principles, but is also obligated to share their information on how tax dollars and grants are spent as clearly as possible with the citizens. I personally believe that in the city of Charlotte, we now carry too high a DEBT LOAD, because we pay a relatively high percentage of taxpayer dollars each year simply in interest on that loan. Thrift is the only means to change this picture. I do believe at any rate in openness of government particularly in finances. Our government leaders are responsible to our citizens, whose taxes paid primarily fund our operations, salaries, fringe benefits, and services, to make sure that they do not wastefully use funds. This is a charge of their office.
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2024 Elections
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