Woody is from Cornelius, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Catawba College. He is married to Sharon Washam and has two adult children. He is a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

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Woody is a senior vice president at United Bank. He has worked as a banker in the Cornelius and Lake Norman communities for nearly 50 years. 

Woody Washam Jr. (Mayor of Cornelius, North Carolina, candidate ...

Woody is the current Mayor of Cornelius. He was first elected to the position in 2017 and is serving his 3rd term. Before serving as mayor, he was an elected member of the Cornelius Town Commission from 2013 to 2017.

As mayor, maintained a fiscally responsible government and lowest taxes in the region.

As mayor, maintained a fiscally responsible government and lowest taxes in the region achieving a "AAA" Bond rating.

- As mayor, maintained a fiscally responsible government and lowest taxes in the region achieving a "AAA" Bond rating.

Economy

Plans to maintain and expand parks, greenways, and park programming.

As Major Gifts Chairman, helped raise $25 million to build The Cain Center for the Arts, which opened debt-free on January 3, 2023, to provide entertainment, arts education, and support the redevelopment of Downtown Cornelius.

As mayor, formed the Mayor’s Task Force to establish the Cornelius History Museum, which aims to preserve the history of Old Town Cornelius, Smithville, and Lake Norman.

As a town commissioner, advocated for increased park maintenance funding and completed over 80% of the Emerald Necklace Greenway.

As mayor, advocated for increased park maintenance funding and completed over 80% of the Emerald Necklace Greenway.

- Plans to maintain and expand parks, greenways, and park programming.
- As Major Gifts Chairman, helped raise $25 million to build The Cain Center for the Arts, which opened debt-free on January 3, 2023, to provide entertainment, arts education, and support the redevelopment of Downtown Cornelius.
- As mayor, formed the Mayor’s Task Force to establish the Cornelius History Museum, which aims to preserve the history of Old Town Cornelius, Smithville, and Lake Norman.
- As mayor, advocated for increased park maintenance funding and completed over 80% of the Emerald Necklace Greenway.

Public Services

As mayor, established the Mayor's Affordable Housing Committee to address workforce housing needs.

Supports the redevelopment of Smithville to provide affordable housing for local workers, including police officers, firefighters, town workers, and teachers.

- As mayor, established the Mayor's Affordable Housing Committee to address workforce housing needs.
- Supports the redevelopment of Smithville to provide affordable housing for local workers, including police officers, firefighters, town workers, and teachers.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to ensure the successful transition of the Cornelius Fire Department to a full-time department and work with Mecklenburg County Medic Services to improve efficiency.

- Plans to ensure the successful transition of the Cornelius Fire Department to a full-time department and work with Mecklenburg County Medic Services to improve efficiency.

Public Safety

Advocates for collaboration with local governments to address traffic challenges and secure funding for infrastructure projects.

Supports addressing traffic issues in Cornelius by securing approval for 13 transportation/road projects starting in 2023.

Supports addressing traffic issues in Cornelius by securing approval for additional transportation/road projects.

- Advocates for collaboration with local governments to address traffic challenges and secure funding for infrastructure projects.
- Supports addressing traffic issues in Cornelius by securing approval for additional transportation/road projects.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of September 4, 2025, Woody Washam, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Woody Washam, Jr.

Woody Washam Jr. is from Cornelius, North Carolina. He has a Bachelor of Arts in business administration and a minor in music from Catawba College. He is married to Sharon Washam and has two adult children. He is a lifetime member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

Woody is a senior vice president at United Bank. He has worked as a banker in the Cornelius and Lake Norman communities for nearly 50 years.

Woody is the current Mayor of Cornelius. He was first elected to the position in 2017 and re-elected in 2019 and 2021. Before serving as mayor, he was a member of the Cornelius Town Commission from 2013 to 2017.

Supports maintaining the lowest tax rate in the region.

As of September 4, 2025, Woody Washam, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Denis has a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Connecticut. He lives with his wife, Chantal, and their son in Cornelius, North Carolina.

Denis is a retired insurance executive and sales executive. He worked as a sales executive at Hood Hargett & Associates from 2018 until his retirement in 2022. Prior to that he founded Aquesta Insurance Services and led the company until 2015. He also worked at The Hartford Insurance Group OTC Insurance Agency, and a regional independent insurance agency based in Cornelius. 

Denis P. Bilodeau (Mayor of Cornelius, North Carolina, candidate ...

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Denis previously served three terms as a Cornelius Town Commissioner, with one term as Mayor Pro Tem. Prior to that, he served two terms on the Cornelius Park Board.

Supports "smart economic growth" to improve the balance between commercial and residential taxes.

- Supports "smart economic growth" to improve the balance between commercial and residential taxes.

- Supports expanding parks and greenways.

Plans to review and correct zoning and land use plan disconnects.

Plans to use excess general funds to "land bank" green space.

- Plans to review and correct zoning and land use plan disconnects.
- Plans to use excess general funds to "land bank" green space.
- Supports affordable housing.

Supports safety in town and on the water and advocates for adequate pay for fire and police personnel.

- Supports safety in town and on the water and advocates for adequate pay for fire and police personnel.

Supports regular traffic updates at board meetings and collaboration with various organizations to enhance transportation planning.

Supports regular traffic updates at board meetings and collaboration with various organizations to enhance transportation planning and secure additional funding.

Supports energy-efficient commuting and building, and plans to promote the addition of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout town.

- Supports regular traffic updates at board meetings and collaboration with various organizations to enhance transportation planning and secure additional funding.
- Supports energy-efficient commuting and building, and plans to promote the addition of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout town.

As of September 4, 2025, Denis P. Bilodeau’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Denis P. Bilodeau

Denis Bilodeau has a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Connecticut. He lives with his wife, Chantal, and their son in Cornelius, North Carolina.

Denis is a retired insurance executive. He worked at The Hartford Insurance Group as a senior vice president from 1976 to 2005. He then served as executive vice president at OTC Insurance Agency, a regional independent insurance agency based in Cornelius. In 2009, he founded Aquesta Insurance Services, an insurance subsidiary of Aquesta Financial, and led the company until his retirement in 2015. He later worked as a sales executive at Hood Hargett & Associates from 2018 until his retirement in 2022.

As of September 4, 2025, Denis P. Bilodeau did not have a website or any information online.

Kenny earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from the National University of Singapore. He resides in Cornelius with his wife. 

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Kenny co-founded and operates Stuff You Can Use, a Christian publishing company. He was also previously a pastor and worked as a market researcher for TPG. 

Kenny Campbell (Mayor of Cornelius, North Carolina, candidate ...

Kenny Campbell's campaign for Cornelius Mayor is his first entry into politics.

Believes growth must be intentional and aligned with community values, and supports early resident involvement and clear guidelines in development projects.

- Believes growth must be intentional and aligned with community values, and supports early resident involvement and clear guidelines in development projects.

Supports enhancing parks and recreation through the new Parks and Greenways Master Plan, ensuring all neighborhoods access quality outdoor spaces, strengthening community bonds, property values, and local economic opportunities.

Supports making local government more accessible, responsive, and transparent through community engagement and inclusive decision-making.

- Supports enhancing parks and recreation through the new Parks and Greenways Master Plan, ensuring all neighborhoods access quality outdoor spaces, strengthening community bonds, property values, and local economic opportunities.
- Supports making local government more accessible, responsive, and transparent through community engagement and inclusive decision-making.

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Believes traffic congestion affects quality of life and economic potential, and plans to work with NCDOT, schools, and regional partners to implement cost-effective solutions for Cornelius.

Supports the one cent county sales tax increase, believing it will address traffic congestion and fund transit needs, including expanding bike lanes, widening roads, and increasing walkability.

Supports the construction of new affordable housing.

- Believes traffic congestion affects quality of life and economic potential, and plans to work with NCDOT, schools, and regional partners to implement cost-effective solutions for Cornelius.
- Supports the one cent county sales tax increase, believing it will address traffic congestion and fund transit needs, including expanding bike lanes, widening roads, and increasing walkability.
- Supports the construction of new affordable housing.

As of September 4, 2025, Kenny Campbell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kenny Campbell

Kenny is a business owner and author. He owns and operates a Christian publishing company with his wife, Elle. He was also a pastor for nine years.

Kenny's campaign for Cornelius Mayor is his first entry into politics.

As of September 4, 2025, Kenny Campbell did not have a website or any information online.

Believes in managing growth to reduce traffic congestion and prevent over-development.

Plans to address traffic concerns and over-development.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.