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.

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.

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.

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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 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.

- 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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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."

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

Education

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

Believes Cleveland County's public safety has significantly improved since 2020. As Commissioner, emphasized safety, resulting in a safer community.

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

As a Cleveland County Commissioner, Kevin Gordon has worked to support First Responders and improve the Sheriff's Office by providing necessary resources. Believes in making the Sheriff's Office "second to none" through accessibility and resource allocation.

As a county commissioner, has worked to support First Responders and improve the Sheriff's Office by providing necessary resources, and believes in making the Sheriff's Office "second to none" through accessibility and resource allocation.

- 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.
- As a county commissioner, has worked to support First Responders and improve the Sheriff's Office by providing necessary resources, and believes in making the Sheriff's Office "second to none" through accessibility and resource allocation.

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Kevin Gordon

Kevin Gordon lives in Shelby with his wife Sherry and their Labrador, Ranger. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science from the University of Maryland and an Associate's Degree in Fire Protection from Central Piedmont Community College, as well as a Master's Degree in Public Administration and Fire Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Kevin Gordon has a distinguished career in public service, including serving 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. Additionally, he has served on the North Carolina State Fire and Rescue Commission.

Kevin Gordon has served on the North Carolina State Fire and Rescue Commission from 2011 until 2023, having been appointed by NC Speaker Thom Tillis in 2011 and 2013, and by NC Speaker Tim Moore in 2016 and 2022. He has also held the position of County Commissioner, although the duration of this service is not specified.

- 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.

The candidate's website says, "Over the past 40 years, Kevin Gordon has been a vital part of the fire service in Cleveland County. He served as the Chief of Waco Community Volunteer Fire Department for 26 years, as well as a fire instructor for Cleveland Community College, where he has taught many students who went on to protect Cleveland County, including myself. He has also served in the role of President of the Firefighters Association. Kevin facilitated the awarding of a grant for Cleveland County, which allowed the fire service to purchase new radios, improving the safety of all county residents."

The candidate's website states, "Over the past 40 years, Kevin Gordon has been a vital part of the fire service in Cleveland County". He served as the Chief of Waco Community Volunteer Fire Department for 26 years, as well as a fire instructor for Cleveland Community College, where he has taught many students who went on to protect Cleveland County, including myself". 

The candidate's website says, "Served as the Deputy Fire Chief Business Administration {Charlotte Fire Department} (served as the Emergency Management Director and Fire Marshal; managed Emergency Management, Communications, Information Technology, Strategic Planning and Research, Logistics Division, Fire Marshals' Office, Arson Task Force, and the Fire Prevention Bureau)"

The candidate's website says, "“I look forward to continuing our work and commitment to the safety of the residents of Cleveland County. You can help us do that by assisting me in re-electing Kevin Gordon to the Cleveland County Commission.”"

The candidate's website says, "Certified NC Building Code Official, Certified NC Fire Investigator, and Member of Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE)"

Supports public safety and urges re-electing Kevin Gordon to the Cleveland County Commission to continue this commitment.

- Supports unwaveringly all public safety agencies, including the sheriff’s department, fire departments, emergency management, and EMS.
- As a Cleveland County Commissioner, Kevin Gordon has worked to support First Responders and improve the Sheriff's Office by providing necessary resources. Believes in making the Sheriff's Office "second to none" through accessibility and resource allocation.
- Supports all public safety agencies.
- Believes Cleveland County's public safety has significantly improved since 2020. As Commissioner, emphasized safety, resulting in a safer community.
- The candidate's website states, "Over the past 40 years, Kevin Gordon has been a vital part of the fire service in Cleveland County". He served as the Chief of Waco Community Volunteer Fire Department for 26 years, as well as a fire instructor for Cleveland Community College, where he has taught many students who went on to protect Cleveland County, including myself". 
- The candidate's website says, "Served as the Deputy Fire Chief Business Administration {Charlotte Fire Department} (served as the Emergency Management Director and Fire Marshal; managed Emergency Management, Communications, Information Technology, Strategic Planning and Research, Logistics Division, Fire Marshals' Office, Arson Task Force, and the Fire Prevention Bureau)"
- The candidate's website says, "“I look forward to continuing our work and commitment to the safety of the residents of Cleveland County. You can help us do that by assisting me in re-electing Kevin Gordon to the Cleveland County Commission.”"
- The candidate's website says, "Certified NC Building Code Official, Certified NC Fire Investigator, and Member of Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE)"
- Supports public safety and urges re-electing Kevin Gordon to the Cleveland County Commission to continue this commitment.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
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