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Kevin Gordon

REPUBLICAN

Kevin Gordon is running for Cleveland County Commissioner.

Personal background

Kevin lives in Shelby with his wife Sherry. He holds an associate's degree in fire protection from Central Piedmont Community College, a bachelor's degree in fire science from the University of Maryland, and a master's degree in public administration and fire administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Professional background

Kevin has served as the deputy fire chief of personnel administration at the Charlotte Fire Department and as fire chief of the Waco Community Volunteer Fire Department. He has over 30 years of experience in city and county operations, holding various leadership roles.

Political background

Kevin Gordon was appointed to the North Carolina State Fire and Rescue Commission from 2011 until 2023. He has also served as a county commissioner.

Public Services

Believes public service is a noble calling requiring men and women of character to make a difference in their communities, states, and country.

Believes in aligning public services with community and state leadership to ensure initiatives meet deadlines, supports collaboration to enhance libraries, parks, recreation, and community building.

Believes in maintaining state-county relationships through effective communication and positive partnerships to secure resources for citizens.

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Economy

Supports economic development and job creation with decent salaries and benefits to ensure sustainable growth within the County.

Believes in the "creation of jobs with decent salaries & benefits."

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Education

As of June 14, 2024, Kevin Gordon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Public Safety

Supports unwaveringly all public safety agencies, including the sheriff’s department, fire departments, emergency management, and EMS.

Supports all public safety agencies.

Believes Cleveland County's public safety has significantly improved since 2020.

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Housing & Urban Development

As of June 14, 2024, Kevin Gordon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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