Amanda Wall

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Q&A with Belmont municipal candidates

Amanda Wall is from Belmont, North Carolina. She has a master's degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She lives with her two children in Belmont.

Amanda is currently a member of the Belmont City Council. She was appointed to her position in July 2023 and is serving her first term. She has previously served three terms on the Belmont City Council from 2010 to 2022. 

Supports reducing taxes for a third consecutive year, but wants to find a balance between a revenue neutral tax rate and a rate which is both fair to residents and allows the city to upgrade infrastructure and meet capital needs.

Economy

Plans to meet with community leaders, Parks & Rec, Gaston County Schools and other relevant institutions to discuss afterschool programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Public Services

As a city council member, led efforts to limit apartments and new development in certain areas and eliminate the "by right build option" for major developments.

Housing & Urban Development

Advocates for safety and community involvement in Belmont.

Public Safety

Plans to work with state legislators and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to identify potential improvements for traffic flow and infrastructure upgrades.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to meet with community leaders, Parks & Rec, and Gaston County Schools to discuss afterschool programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Education

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David Chee's campaign for Belmont City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, David Chee did not have a website or any information online.

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Marc Seelinger

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Marc Seelinger - Belmont, NC

Marc Seelinger is from a small town outside Raleigh. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a bachelor’s degree in Chinese, along with a minor in history. He lives with his wife, Cherry, and their son, Winston, in Belmont. He is an active member of Queen of the Apostles parish, where he serves on the parish finance council.

Marc previously served as a councilman and mayor for the city of Belmont. He was first elected to the city council in 2019 and served until 2023. He was appointed mayor in 2023 but did not seek reelection.

Believes in "managing taxpayer dollars with care."

As of September 3, 2025, Marc Seelinger did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to make improvements to keep traffic flowing and ensure residents can get where they need to go safely and efficiently.

Plans to work with state and local officials to secure funding for infrastructure upgrades.

Plans to prioritize fixing high-traffic areas and intersections that cause daily delays.

Plans to invest in road improvements to ease congestion.

Supports strengthening zoning policies to prevent uncontrolled expansion.

Supports ensuring new developments align with infrastructure capacity.

Nicholas Vesely

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 