Trey Long (Mint Hill Town Council, North Carolina, candidate 2025)

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Trey Long

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Mint Hill Town Council

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 4, 2025

Personal

Birthplace

Charlotte, N.C.

Religion

Christian: Baptist

Profession

Operations Manager

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Campaign website

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Trey Long is running for election to the Mint Hill Town Council in North Carolina. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Long completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Trey Long provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 18, 2025:

• Birth date: January 9, 1982
• Birth place: Charlotte, North Carolina
• High school: Bible Baptist Christian School
• Associate: Central Piedmont Community college, 2005
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Christian: Baptist
• Profession: Operations Manager
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Rooted in Tradition. Ready for Tomorrow.
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Mint Hill Town Council (2 seats)

Twanna Henderson, Patrick Holton, Trey Long, Patrick J. O'Brien, and Matt Schwoebel are running in the general election for Mint Hill Town Council on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Twanna Henderson (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Patrick Holton (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Trey Long (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Patrick J. O'Brien (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Matt Schwoebel (Nonpartisan)

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a resident who loves Mint Hill for its quiet streets and community feel. I believe our town's true identity is in its rural character, and I'm dedicated to keeping it that way. We've always been a place where people come to escape the urban sprawl of Charlotte, a place with a distinct charm and a slower pace. My focus is on ensuring we have smart, intentional growth, not the kind of development that turns towns into just another suburb. We must be a community that values its open spaces and protects its natural resources. But I also have to be realistic. When I look west and east, I see the boom in Union and Rowan Counties and the steady expansion of development along the I-485 loop and beyond. I know we can’t ignore the pressures building on both sides of the county line. The new developments in places like Indian Trail, Stallings, Midland, Locust, and Fairview, signal a wave of change that is pushing right up against us. This isn't just a distant possibility; it's a current reality that will affect our roads, our schools, and our way of life. To face this head-on, we need to be proactive. We must pressure the state for limited infrastructure now, not as a reaction to overdevelopment, but as a way to prepare for a sustainable future for the residents who are already here. We need to keep Mint Hill a place we all can call home.

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?

• Smart Growth
• Intentional Planning
• Pro-Small Business

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Data and Analytic-driven solutions and auditing of real-life development. Embracing the past, but planning for the future.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Networking and Leadership with the county and state officials to represent and advocate for our town.

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

My dad and Grandpa Collins. They are my heroes

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

Principled. Character. Tactful. Compassionate, but Able to make hard decisions.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Wisdom. Tact. Emotional and Intelligence Quotients, Love and Roots in our Town

What legacy would you like to leave?

One of service, public compassion, and that everyone I meet is a better person after having engaged with me.

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

Fall of the Berlin Wall. 7 years old

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

Family business. Appliance and HVAC repair

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible and The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw. Bible for the greatest love story ever written. The greatest Generation about self sacrifice I wish this generation would have.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

James Bond

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Time Management

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

Not necessarily. but I wish the town would be more communicative about the "No's" than the "Yes's" that residents see. It would go a long way in public perception.

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

No, not for this town.

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

Leadership. Social skills, Public Speaking., Team Management, Data and Analytics.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

Local Leadership, local community engagement, Town Planning

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Mecklenburg County GOP

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

Too many to count. Every voice and story matters.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

A faithful husband and becoming a father (twice)

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