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Stephen "Steve" M. Morris is from Kannapolis, North Carolina. He holds bachelor's degree's in business administration from both North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He lives in Concord, North Carolina. He is a former chairman of the board of Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

Steve is the president of Gem Theatre Inc. 

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Steve previously served as a Cabarrus County Commissioner, where he was also chairman. He was elected in 2012 and served for 3 terms. 

As a county commissioner, helped attract 71 new companies and over 7,000 jobs to Cabarrus County.

As a county commissioner, helped bring 71 new companies and over 7,000 jobs to the county. 

Supported the launch of the Cabarrus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

- As a county commissioner, helped bring 71 new companies and over 7,000 jobs to the county. 
- Supported the launch of the Cabarrus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Economy

Supports funding for new parks and restoring green spaces.

As county commissioner, backed funding for new parks and green space restoration. 

Expanded services at senior centers and active living hubs across the county.

As county commissioner, expanded services at senior centers and active living hubs countywide. 

Supports investing in youth programs, public libraries, and shared community spaces.

Invested in youth programs, public libraries, and shared community spaces.

- As county commissioner, backed funding for new parks and green space restoration. 
- As county commissioner, expanded services at senior centers and active living hubs countywide. 
- Invested in youth programs, public libraries, and shared community spaces.

Public Services

Believes growth should not be opposed, but wants development that fits the character of the community and preserves quality of life.

Wants a type of city growth that fits the community's character and preserves quality of life

- Wants a type of city growth that fits the community's character and preserves quality of life

Housing & Urban Development

Supports pay increases to help retain and recruit first responders.

As a county commissioner, supported pay increases to help retain and recruit first responders. 

Backed a new regional Public Safety Training Center to improve readiness and coordination.

Backed a new Regional Public Safety Training Center to enhance readiness and coordination.

Helped expand EMS services to meet rising call volume across the county.

Helped expand EMS services to meet rising call volume countywide. 

As a city commissioner, led efforts to secure $32 million for public safety improvements.

Led efforts to secure $32 million for a new behavioral health hospital. 

- As a county commissioner, supported pay increases to help retain and recruit first responders. 
- Backed a new Regional Public Safety Training Center to enhance readiness and coordination.
- Helped expand EMS services to meet rising call volume countywide. 
- Led efforts to secure $32 million for a new behavioral health hospital. 

Public Safety

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Transportation & Infrastructure

As a state senator, raised teacher salary supplements to the highest in the region.

As a county commissioner, raised teacher salary supplements to the highest in the region.

Supports expanding early college high schools and workforce training programs.

Supported expanding early college high schools and workforce training programs.

- As a county commissioner, raised teacher salary supplements to the highest in the region.
- Supported expanding early college high schools and workforce training programs.

Education

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Stephen M. (Steve) Morris

- Supported the launch of the Cabarrus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Stephen M. Morris is from Kannapolis, North Carolina. He holds bachelor's degree's in business administration from both North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He lives in Concord, North Carolina. He is a former chairman of the board of Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

Stephen is the president of Gem Theatre Inc. 

Stephen previously served as a Cabarrus County Commissioner, where he was also chairman. He was elected in 2012 and served for 3 terms. 

Stephen M. Morris is from Kannapolis, North Carolina. He attended A.L. Brown High School, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He lives in Concord, North Carolina.

Steve previously served three terms as a Cabarrus County Commissioner.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.