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Michael earned a bachelor's degree from Furman University and a master's degree in strategic management from Wake Forest University. 

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Michael was the founder of Shiptransportal, a transportation and logistics company, where he has worked for over 20 years. He's also previously worked as a senior consultant for Cap Gemini Ernst & Young.

Michael D. Osborne (Cornelius Town Council, North Carolina ...

Michael D. Osborne currently serves as Town Commissioner in Cornelius. He was first elected in 2021, and is serving his first term. 

As of September 4, 2025, Michael D. Osborne did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports quickly expanding public services to meet demand.

Supports the Land Use Plan created by residents.

- Supports quickly expanding public services to meet demand.
- Supports the Land Use Plan created by residents.

Public Services

As a planning board member, led a citizen-driven Growth Management Task Force to address overcrowding and capacity issues.

- As a planning board member, led a citizen-driven Growth Management Task Force to address overcrowding and capacity issues.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports fully funding police and fire departments.

- Supports fully funding police and fire departments.

Public Safety

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Plans to prioritize improvements to roads and infrastructure without the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Supports the PAVE Act in order to improve infrastructure in the region.

- Plans to prioritize improvements to roads and infrastructure without the Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Supports the PAVE Act in order to improve infrastructure in the region.

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Michael D. Osborne

Michael is the founder and president of Shiptransportal, where he has worked for over 20 years. 

Michael D. Osborne's campaign for Cornelius Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

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Colin has a bachelor's degree in marketing from the state University of New York. 

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Colin J. Furcht (Cornelius Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

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Colin previously served as a Cornelius Town Commissioner from 2021 to 2023. He ran for re-election in 2023 but did not win.

As of September 4, 2025, Colin J. Furcht did not have a website or any information online.

Colin Furcht, Cornelius commission candidate, answers our questions

Said, "As I’ve already stated, we sent a message that we were not interested in high density residential projects here. Our focus needs to be more business and keeping as much green space in every project as possible."

Said, Cornelius is "not interested in high density residential projects" and that "focus needs to be more business and keeping as much green space in every project as possible."

- Said, Cornelius is "not interested in high density residential projects" and that "focus needs to be more business and keeping as much green space in every project as possible."

Believes traffic is the most important issue and plans to address it by not approving high-density residential projects and adding more local businesses.

- Believes traffic is the most important issue and plans to address it by not approving high-density residential projects and adding more local businesses.

Colin J. Furcht

Colin previously served as a Cornelius Town Commissioner for two years.

Colin previously served as a Cornelius Town Commissioner. He ran for re-election in 2023 but did not win.

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John P. Caldwell (Cornelius Town Council, North Carolina ...

John P. Caldwell withdrew his campaign for Town Commissioner in Town of Cornelius in North Carolina.

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

John P. Caldwell

John P. Caldwell's campaign for Cornelius Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

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Michael earned a bachelor's degree in economics and English from Emory University and a master's degree in finance and general management from the University of Houston at the C.T. Bauer College of Business. 

Michael is the executive vice president of OptiCrib and the owner of MRO Solutions. He's previously worked as president and general manager, Integrated Supply at Turtle & Hughes. 

Now there's a 7th candidate for Town Board | Cornelius Today

Michael DeVoney's campaign for Cornelius Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

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

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Robert Carney is youngest member of Town Board | Cornelius Today

Robert earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and business management from East Carolina University. He lives with his wife, Erika, and their two children on Coachmans Wood Lane.

Robert is currently a principal consultant with O&G Consulting, LLC. He previously served as the executive director of both the Mooresville-South Iredell Economic Development Corporation and the Cabarrus County Economic Development Corporation.

Robert is currently a Cornelius Town Commissioner. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term.

Believes in development that improves traffic, generates community revenue to keep taxes affordable, and adds amenities to enhance quality of life.

- Believes in development that improves traffic, generates community revenue to keep taxes affordable, and adds amenities to enhance quality of life.

Supports prioritizing parks, greenways, and recreational amenities.

Supports creating new communication channels to better understand residents' needs.

- Supports prioritizing parks, greenways, and recreational amenities.
- Supports creating new communication channels to better understand residents' needs.

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

Believes in balancing public safety needs with fiscal responsibility and plans to provide public safety personnel with necessary resources.

- Believes in balancing public safety needs with fiscal responsibility and plans to provide public safety personnel with necessary resources.

Plans to work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and state representatives to prioritize improvements to Exit 27.

- Plans to work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and state representatives to prioritize improvements to Exit 27.

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Robert Carney

Robert Carney is from Cornelius. He has a bachelor's degree in marketing and business management from East Carolina University. He lives with his wife, Erika, and their two school-age children on Coachmans Wood Lane.

Robert is the director of client development at Dualboot Partners. He previously served as the executive director of both the Mooresville-South Iredell Economic Development Corporation and the Cabarrus County Economic Development Corporation.

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

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Susan Johnson brings real estate experience to Town Board ...

Susan Johnson has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master's degree from Queens University. She was born in Charlotte and raised in Stanly. Susan has two children. 

Susan is currently a town commissioner for Conrelius. She was first elected in 2023. 

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

Wants to expand parks, green space, and town amenities.

- Wants to expand parks, green space, and town amenities.

Wants to slow residential growth to protect the community.

- Wants to slow residential growth to protect the community.

Supports police, fire, and public safety.

- Supports police, fire, and public safety.

Supports "smart, managed growth," reducing traffic congestion, improving infrastructure, and connecting through greenways.

- Supports "smart, managed growth," reducing traffic congestion, improving infrastructure, and connecting through greenways.

Susan Johnson

Todd Sansbury is from North Carolina. He attended Wake Forest University.

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Todd is currently a town commissioner for the Town of Cornelius. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

- Supports reducing taxes.
- Supports affordable housing.

Supports expanding the Parks and Recreation Plan to include more tennis and pickleball facilities.

Plans to address the issue of electric vehicles on sidewalks.

Supported the construction of the new Atrium Hospital.

- Supports expanding the Parks and Recreation Plan to include more tennis and pickleball facilities.
- Plans to address the issue of electric vehicles on sidewalks.
- Supported the construction of the new Atrium Hospital.

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

Supports increasing pay for police and fire personnel.

- Supports increasing pay for police and fire personnel.

Plans to expedite traffic projects instead of waiting on the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC DOT).

As a County Commissioner, designated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for infrastructure and road projects.

Designated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for infrastructure and road projects.

Advocated for new crosswalks and pedestrian safety.

- Plans to expedite traffic projects instead of waiting on the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC DOT).
- Designated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for infrastructure and road projects.
- Advocated for new crosswalks and pedestrian safety.

As a town commissioner, added 2 new elementary School Resource Officers.

- As a town commissioner, added 2 new elementary School Resource Officers.

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Todd Sansbury

Todd Sansbury is from North Carolina. He attended Wake Forest University. He lives in Emerald Cove.

Supports affordable housing and established a Community Development Corporation to help with this.

Lowered the speed limit on Bethel Church Road.

- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 