John Gemignani is from Waxhaw, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a master of business administration from Walsh University. He has lived in Waxhaw since 2011 with his wife, Sally, and their two daughters. 

John is a sales director in the home improvement industry. He has over 26 years of experience in sales and marketing, working in both retail and manufacturing. He is also a small business owner.

John's campaign for Waxhaw Town Commissioner is his first entry into elected politics. He is currently a member of the Waxhaw Planning Board, where he has served two terms.

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

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Believes the provision in Senate Bill 382 that prevents local governments from downzoning properties "stripped municipalities of a vital tool" for responsible growth and neighborhood protection.

- Believes the provision in Senate Bill 382 that prevents local governments from downzoning properties "stripped municipalities of a vital tool" for responsible growth and neighborhood protection.

Public Services

Supports repealing the prohibition on downzoning.

- Supports repealing the prohibition on downzoning.

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John Gemignani

John Gemignani is from Waxhaw, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a master of business administration from Walsh University. He lives with his wife, Sally, and their two daughters in Waxhaw. He is active in his church and community.

John's campaign for Waxhaw Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics. He is currently a member of the Waxhaw Planning Board, where he has served two terms.

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

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Alex Montalvo earned a vocational degree in mainframe programming from Empire Technical College. 

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Alex Montalvo's campaign for Waxhaw Town Commissioner is his entry into politics. 

Alex is the IBMi EDI coordinator at Parkdale Mills, Inc. 

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

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Wants to provide parks and recreation for youth.

- Wants to provide parks and recreation for youth.

Believes the town needs to control overdevelopment without improving infrastructure and roadways to accommodate the influx of the existing population.

Believes the town needs to control overdevelopment. 

Said, "We need to limit the use of our homes as rental havens without moderation and stop developers from squandering land for development under the table."

- Believes the town needs to control overdevelopment. 
- Said, "We need to limit the use of our homes as rental havens without moderation and stop developers from squandering land for development under the table."

Plans to improve road infrastructure by adding new traffic devices and widening roads.

- Plans to improve road infrastructure by adding new traffic devices and widening roads.

Alex Montalvo

Alex's campaign for Waxhaw Town Commissioner is his entry into politics. 

Alex Montalvo is the IBMi EDI coordinator at Parkdale Mills, Inc. 

Daniel Farris studied business entrepreneurship at Fullerton College. He has lived in Waxhaw since 2019 with his wife, Stacey, and their daughters. 

Daniel works as vice president of logistics at Expressway Transportation in Charlotte.

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Daniel is currently the Planning Board Chair for the Town of Waxhaw. He was appointed to the position in 2023. He ran for Waxhaw Town Commissioner in 2023 but did not win.

Believes in considering the long-term impact of residential growth on taxes.

- Believes in considering the long-term impact of residential growth on taxes.

Believes in ensuring development benefits the community by highlighting where developers failed to meet town ordinances, particularly on key issues like park land and public resources.

Wants to expand recreational and natural spaces to enhance quality of life.

- Believes in ensuring development benefits the community by highlighting where developers failed to meet town ordinances, particularly on key issues like park land and public resources.
- Wants to expand recreational and natural spaces to enhance quality of life.

Believes in partnering with residents and businesses to maintain Waxhaw’s charm while managing growth responsibly.

- Believes in partnering with residents and businesses to maintain Waxhaw’s charm while managing growth responsibly.

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

Supports the Waxhaw Parkway Helm Road extension to improve traffic flow.

- Supports the Waxhaw Parkway Helm Road extension to improve traffic flow.

Plans to collaborate with county leaders and Waxhaw Re-Engage to address immediate school needs.

- Plans to collaborate with county leaders and Waxhaw Re-Engage to address immediate school needs.

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Daniel Farris

Daniel Farris is currently the Planning Board Chair for the Town of Waxhaw. He was appointed to the position in 2023. He ran for Waxhaw Town Commissioner in 2023 but did not win.

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

As planning board chair, highlighted areas where developers failed to meet town ordinances, particularly on key issues like park land and public resources.

Believes the Board of Commissioners' actions raise ethical and legal concerns, including conflict of interest, retaliation, lack of transparency, and erosion of public trust.

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John Mullen earned a high school diploma from Connetquot High School and completed an apprenticeship with the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters. He lives in Waxhaw, North Carolina.

John is the Director of Technical Services & Research at IAPMO. He previously worked as a journeyman plumber.

John is currently a commissioner for the Town of Waxhaw's Historic Preservation Commission. He was appointed in 2023. He also serves as a commissioner for the Union County Historic Preservation Commission.

Supports fostering a community where skilled labor, quality education, and personal accountability contribute to a prosperous and sustainable future.

- Supports fostering a community where skilled labor, quality education, and personal accountability contribute to a prosperous and sustainable future.

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

As a Historic Preservation Commissioner, helped shape growth policies that balance heritage with progress.

- As a Historic Preservation Commissioner, helped shape growth policies that balance heritage with progress.

Plans to focus on alleviating traffic congestion, upgrading infrastructure, and preserving local heritage.

- Plans to focus on alleviating traffic congestion, upgrading infrastructure, and preserving local heritage.

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Jordan Benn has lived in North Carolina throughout his life. He studied mechanical engineer at MIT and earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Clemson University. He lives in Waxhaw with his wife, Annie, and their son. 

Jordan works as a product engineer at Columbus McKinnon. 

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Jordan's campaign for Waxhaw Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

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

Believes in advocating for a long-term urban development plan that anticipates future projects, challenges, and evolving community needs.

Supports responsible growth and fair, well-planned expansion that benefits local residents and merchants.

- Believes in advocating for a long-term urban development plan that anticipates future projects, challenges, and evolving community needs.
- Supports responsible growth and fair, well-planned expansion that benefits local residents and merchants.

Supports municipal employees and the police department.

- Supports municipal employees and the police department.

Plans to prioritize infrastructure improvements.

- Plans to prioritize infrastructure improvements.

Jordan Benn

Jordan Benn has lived in North Carolina throughout his life. He studied mechanical engineer at MIT and earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Clemson University. 

Jordan Benn is from Waxhaw, North Carolina. He lives with his wife, Annie, and their son, Jude, in Waxhaw. He has a background in engineering, automation, and manufacturing.

Jordan is an engineer specializing in automation and manufacturing.

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

Mike De Iulio moved to Waxhaw in 2017 with his wife Erica, and their two children. He studied communications and mass media at Santa Ana College in California. 

Mike has over 30 years of experience in management positions in flight and trucking logistics. 

Mike's campaign for Waxhaw Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Believes the local government should prioritize the interests of Waxhaw citizens over outside interests and developers.

- Believes the local government should prioritize the interests of Waxhaw citizens over outside interests and developers.

As of September 4, 2025, Michael De Iulio’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports responsible development that aligns with infrastructure, quality of life, and community values.

- Supports responsible development that aligns with infrastructure, quality of life, and community values.

Michael De Iulio

Mike De Iulio moved to Waxhaw in 2017 with his wife Erica, and their two children, Louie and Brooklyn. As a family, they had explored communities across the Carolinas and Mid-South, coming from the cozy and tightknit appeal of the Midwest. It was in Waxhaw, with its small-town charm, outstanding schools, and welcoming spirit, that Mike and Erica truly felt at home. Their kids quickly settled into the community through UCPS schools and youth sports—through which Mike embraced a way to give back to his new home, serving as a volunteer football coach at Cuthbertson High School for four years. After nearly a decade, Mike has been continually inspired by the family Waxhaw has given him through his neighbors, his community service, and his ongoing career. Professionally, Mike has over 30 years of leadership in flight and trucking logistics, where he has built a nationally recognized career managing large teams and multi-million-dollar budgets. He advocates for and leads with the "People-Service-Profit" initiative, where his focus first falls on nurturing a positive work environment to boost employee morale, and therefore cultivate quality service. With this initiative, profit doesn't have to be chased at the expense of others, but is instead a byproduct of collaborative teamwork and mindful budgeting. Mike's integrity has earned him multiple awards for excellence in his career, most notably being the prestigious FedEx 5 Star Award. Mike studied communications and mass media at Santa Ana College in California, which is where he first developed an interest in local government and economic development. However, as a lifelong football enthusiast and former head coach, Mike credits the sport for teaching him the power of perseverance and teamwork, which he exhibits in his leadership style every day. Whether in business or on the football field, Mike leads with strategy, accountability, and purpose. For the past four years, Mike has closely followed Waxhaw’s growth, challenges, and council decisions. As a candidate for Town Commissioner, he is committed to responsible development that never outpaces infrastructure, quality of life, or community values. He understands the risk of losing what makes this town exceptional, giving him a simple goal: To protect Waxhaw from outgrowing its residents. Mike will work to preserve the charm and neighborly spirit that first drew his family here. He firmly believes in transparency, in humility, and in solutions that put our Waxhaw residents first. He understands that public service means working for the people—never the other way around. With business experience and a heart for service, he’s ready to make the tough decisions, to listen to his neighbors, and to serve the community that his family proudly calls home.

Professionally, Mike has over 30 years of leadership in flight and trucking logistics, where he has built a nationally recognized career managing large teams and multi-million-dollar budgets. He advocates for and leads with the "People-Service-Profit" initiative, where his focus first falls on nurturing a positive work environment to boost employee morale, and therefore cultivate quality service. With this initiative, profit doesn't have to be chased at the expense of others, but is instead a byproduct of collaborative teamwork and mindful budgeting. Mike's integrity has earned him multiple awards for excellence in his career, most notably being the prestigious FedEx 5 Star Award.

Michael De Iulio's campaign for Waxhaw Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

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

Believes the current majority board prioritizes outside interests and developers over Waxhaw citizens.

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Michael Doby's campaign for Waxhaw Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

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

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- 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. 