Paker Mills

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Parker's campaign for Monroe city council member is his first time running for public office.

Parker Mills (REP) has filed for Monroe City Council.

As of January 2, 2026, Paker Mills’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports improving local infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and fostering economic development in Monroe.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Gary Anderson

As of January 2, 2026, Gary Anderson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Gary is a City Council member. He works at the City of Monroe in North Carolina, where he serves on several standing committees including the Centralina Council of Governments (as an alternate delegate), the Citizens Appointment Committee, the General Services Committee, and the Public Safety Committee.

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Staff Directory • Gary Anderson

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Supports developing a broader, collaborative effort to address homelessness and plans to create a working group for recommendations on sustainable solutions.

Heidi Petterson

As of January 2, 2026, Heidi Petterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

James Kerr

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James is currently a member of the Monroe City Council.

Staff Directory • James Kerr

As of January 2, 2026, James Kerr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Julie Thompson

Julie is currently a member of the Monroe City Council.

Staff Directory • Julie Thompson

Monroe council members push back on surprise state bill to make ...

Monroe City Council votes to oppose HB3 – WSOC TV

Monroe City Council rejects mayor's proposal targeting drag shows ...

As of January 2, 2026, Julie Thompson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports the efforts of the Winchester Revitalization Committee to "preserve the history while providing new economic opportunities..."

Michelle Ball

Michelle previously served as a member of the Monroe City Council.

As of January 2, 2026, Michelle Ball’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michelle Ball's campaign for Monroe City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As a city council member, voted against House Bill 3, which would change Monroe’s elections from nonpartisan to partisan.

- 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. 