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Altyn Cotell | Harrisburg, NC

Altyn Cotell has a bachelor's degree in English and literature, as well as a master of business administration and chartered financial analyst certification from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is married with two children.

Alytn works as a financial services professional. She also teaches business courses at a community college.

Altyn is currently a member of the Harrisburg Town Council. She was sworn in to her first term on December 13, 2021.

As of September 3, 2025, Altyn M. Cotell did not have a website or any information online.

Altyn M. Cotell

Altyn Cotell is from Harrisburg, North Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree in English and literature, as well as a master of business administration and chartered financial analyst certification from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is married with two children.

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Christopher is from Cramerton, NC, and studied Pastoral Ministry at Lee University. He is married and has 3 children. 

Christopher previously worked as the president of Rizon Air Technologies as well as the general manager of Universal Air and Gas Products Corporation.

Christopher A. Barfield - Ballotpedia

Christopher previously served on the Harrisburg Town Council. He ran for re-election in 2019 but did not win.

As of September 3, 2025, Christopher Barfield’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a council member, voted against a development project that would add 190 homes to the existing Stallings Farm and Flowers Farm neighborhoods.

- As a council member, voted against a development project that would add 190 homes to the existing Stallings Farm and Flowers Farm neighborhoods.

Christopher Barfield

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

As a council member, voted against a new development project.

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Erin Banks (Harrisburg Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Erin Banks is from Miami, Florida. She has a bachelor's degree in public relations, a master's degree in community psychology from Florida A&M University, and a PhD in psychology from North Carolina State University. 

Erin is the founder and CEO of E2E Consulting.

Erin Banks's campaign for Harrisburg Town Council Member is her first entry into politics. 

As of September 3, 2025, Erin Banks’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports balanced development that supports the local economy and protects community character.

- Supports balanced development that supports the local economy and protects community character.

Believes in well-resourcing public safety departments to foster inclusive spaces for all residents.

Plans to ensure public safety departments are provided with the proper resources.

- Plans to ensure public safety departments are provided with the proper resources.

Supports proactive planning and key partnerships to address transportation and infrastructure challenges.

- Supports proactive planning and key partnerships to address transportation and infrastructure challenges.

Erin Banks

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

Erin Banks is from Miami, Florida. She has a bachelor's degree in public relations, a master's degree in community psychology from Florida A&M University, and a PhD in psychology from North Carolina State University. She attends Baptist Christian.

Supports balanced development that aids the local economy and preserves community character.

Supports collaboration with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses to enhance community well-being, youth development, and economic mobility.

Believes residents deserve safe neighborhoods, strong public services, and meaningful opportunities for recreation and connection.

Mike Thevenin | Harrisburg, NC

Mike is married to his wife, Shelli, and they have 2 kids. He is a local pastor and also serves on the Harrisburg Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

Mike Thevenin (Harrisburg Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

The Town of Harrisburg welcomes new councilman, Mike Thevenin

Mike is currently a member of the Harrisburg Town Council. He was appointed to the council in January 2023 and is serving his first term.

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

Mike Thevenin

Mike Thevenin has lived in Harrisburg since 1993. He has deep roots in Harrisburg, where he and his wife, Shelli, raised their two daughters. Mike is dedicated to his community and has served as a local pastor for the last 10 years. Mike is passionate about serving the Harrisburg community and has recently done so by volunteering on the Harrisburg Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 