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Colin has a bachelor's degree in marketing from the state University of New York. 

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Colin J. Furcht (Cornelius Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

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Colin previously served as a Cornelius Town Commissioner from 2021 to 2023. He ran for re-election in 2023 but did not win.

As of September 4, 2025, Colin J. Furcht did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

Colin Furcht, Cornelius commission candidate, answers our questions

Said, "As I’ve already stated, we sent a message that we were not interested in high density residential projects here. Our focus needs to be more business and keeping as much green space in every project as possible."

Said, Cornelius is "not interested in high density residential projects" and that "focus needs to be more business and keeping as much green space in every project as possible."

- Said, Cornelius is "not interested in high density residential projects" and that "focus needs to be more business and keeping as much green space in every project as possible."

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Believes traffic is the most important issue and plans to address it by not approving high-density residential projects and adding more local businesses.

- Believes traffic is the most important issue and plans to address it by not approving high-density residential projects and adding more local businesses.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Colin J. Furcht

Colin previously served as a Cornelius Town Commissioner for two years.

Supports "reasonable, manageable growth" with an emphasis on increasing business and improving infrastructure.

Considers whether a proposed rezoning will add amenities that enhance quality of life when deciding whether to support a rezoning petition.

Considers current land use and zoning, proposed amenities, and citizen input when deciding whether to support a rezoning petition.

Believes traffic can be reduced by not approving more high-density residential projects and adding more local businesses.

Colin previously served as a Cornelius Town Commissioner. He ran for re-election in 2023 but did not win.

- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 