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Kannapolis residents call for the resignation of Council Member Tom ...

Tom is currently a member of the Kannapolis City Council. He was first elected in 2013 and is serving his 6th term.

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Economy

Supports the deal with Cooperative Christian Ministry (CCM) to turn Caremoor Retirement Community into transitional housing for children and families in need.

- Supports the deal with Cooperative Christian Ministry (CCM) to turn Caremoor Retirement Community into transitional housing for children and families in need.

Public Services

Said, "There are over 900 children in Cabarrus County and the Kannapolis school system that are sleeping in cars tonight. For the last 14 years, we have been trying to find a way to end homelessness."

As a council member, made efforts to reduce homelessness. 

- As a council member, made efforts to reduce homelessness. 

Housing & Urban Development

Pledges to maintain strong support for the Kannapolis Police Dept., Kannapolis Fire Dept., and other public safety agencies by ensuring they have the resources to attract and retain qualified personnel.

- Pledges to maintain strong support for the Kannapolis Police Dept., Kannapolis Fire Dept., and other public safety agencies by ensuring they have the resources to attract and retain qualified personnel.

Public Safety

Said, "I pledge to continue supporting zoning policies and housing regulations that will bring responsible growth to Kannapolis."

Promises to continue supporting zoning policies and housing regulations that will bring responsible growth to Kannapolis.

Opposes a "blanket moratorium on new housing or construction."

Pledges to oppose any "blanket moratorium on new housing or construction."

Promises to advocate for more funding for roads, highways, and infrastructure.

- Promises to continue supporting zoning policies and housing regulations that will bring responsible growth to Kannapolis.
- Pledges to oppose any "blanket moratorium on new housing or construction."
- Promises to advocate for more funding for roads, highways, and infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Pledged to continue supporting teachers and schools.

- Pledged to continue supporting teachers and schools.

Education

Resigned from council due to pressure related to the sale of Caremoor Retirement Community to Cooperative Christian Ministry.

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

Ethics & Conduct

Tom Kincaid

Tom is currently a member of the Kannapolis City Council. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his second term. 

Said he would meet with interested parties to discuss the plans for Caremoor.

- 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. 