“I can’t do this on my own — no one can,” says Powers. “But I believe with every fiber of my being that, if we can heal some of our divisions and come together with sensible constructive principled solutions, with your help, we really can get this done.”
Host JIM PUCKETT visits with WAYNE POWERS, Republican At-Large Candidate for the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners.
(Charlotte, NC. June 25, 2012) WAYNE POWERS (R), At-Large candidate for Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners speaks to Charlotte Mayor, City Council & Staff, urging greater public input in the budget process and NO TAX HIKE! Update: Later that evening, BOTH proposed tax increase plans were voted down!
“WE MUST ACCEPT FINITE DISAPPOINTMENT, BUT NEVER LOSE INFINITE HOPE.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those of you who really know me, know that I usually speak from my heart. After dedicating virtually every waking hour of the last 8 months of my life to this campaign and to all the good people [...]
I was extremely impressed with CARLOS GUTIERREZ, the 35th U.S. Secretary of Commerce and former Board Chairman/CEO of The Kellogg Company. During an Hispanic Small Business forum in Charlotte today, his input in support of the Romney/Ryan campaign was thoughtful and insightful — and anchored in a true understanding of the economic climate, the business [...]
Visiting with Craig Romney, who was in Charlotte today, co-hosting an Hispanic Small Business Forum in support of his dad. Craig speaks Spanish fluently and was an excellent spokesman in both languages for the Romney/Ryan campaign.
“WE MUST ACCEPT FINITE DISAPPOINTMENT, BUT NEVER LOSE INFINITE HOPE.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those of you who really know me, know that I usually speak from my heart. After dedicating virtually every waking hour of the last 8 months of my life to this campaign and to all the good people [...]
WAYNE POWERS EARNS AT-LARGE ENDORSEMENT (11/1/12) ”Mr. Powers … is new to running for elected office. We like that he isn’t afraid to speak honestly to voters about what he envisions for the county – fiscal responsibility and fairness in the revaluation process as well as a progressive business climate… we believe (he) will prove [...]
“Powers, by trade, is unafraid to speak his mind..” While the Charlotte Observer has been known to endorse qualified Republican candidates for conservative district offices, their nod to a conservative Republican for an At-Largeseat is a rarity indeed. “Powers, by trade, is unafraid to speak his mind – a trait that can be an advantage [...]
JIM PENDERGRAPH ENDORSES WAYNE POWERS FOR HIS AT-LARGE COUNTY COMMISSION SEAT. In his own words: “I have known Wayne Powers for 17 years and know him as a strong conservative Republican and friend. Wayne is the type person the taxpayers of Mecklenburg County want on their side when there are discussions about tax increases and [...]
Four of six At-Large County Commission candidates participated in the Black Political Caucus Forum — two of the three Democrats (@Pat Cain Cotham,Trevor Fuller for County Commission At Large), and two of the three Republicans, (James Peterson and Elect Wayne Powers). The debate was lively and informative, led by moderator Christopher R. Hailey.
After his compelling Keynote address at this morning’s MeckEd ANNUAL COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, I got to chat briefly with Dr. STEVE PERRY about our specific challenges in Mecklenburg County. Dr. Perry is the founder and Principal of Capital Preparatory Magnet School in Hartford, Connecticut, which has sent 100% of its graduates to 4-year colleges and universities. [...]
