Jim Dedmon was born in Canton, Ohio and has lived in the Charlotte area since 1974. He earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from The University of North Carolina Charlotte. 

Jim has worked as a captain and battalion chief for the Charlotte Fire Department. He has also worked as an EMT. 

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Jim's campaign for Matthews Town Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

As of September 4, 2025, Jim Dedmon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Promises to end the practice of withholding information from the public.

Promises to properly inform the citizens of all decisions made by the Board of Commissioners. 

- Promises to properly inform the citizens of all decisions made by the Board of Commissioners. 

Public Services

Believes Matthews should prioritize affordable housing for long-term residents over new housing options for outsiders.

Opposes high-density developments like the Sante project in areas with overwhelmed infrastructure, believing the current board lacks genuine empathy for residents' concerns.

Opposes high-density developments like the Sante project in areas with overwhelmed infrastructure. 

- Believes Matthews should prioritize affordable housing for long-term residents over new housing options for outsiders.
- Opposes high-density developments like the Sante project in areas with overwhelmed infrastructure. 

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Wants to work with neighboring mayors and the NCDOT to find solutions for traffic congestion.

- Wants to work with neighboring mayors and the NCDOT to find solutions for traffic congestion.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Jim Dedmon

Jim Dedmon is from Canton, Ohio. He attended Charlotte Catholic High School and earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He lives in Matthews, North Carolina.

Opposes prioritizing affordable housing for newcomers over addressing the needs of current residents, especially seniors and single-income homeowners.

Supports transparency in government and plans to ensure clear and accountable processes.

Believes in prioritizing housing affordability for current residents, especially seniors and single-income homeowners, over new housing developments.

As of September 4, 2025, Jim Dedmon did not have a website or any information online.

Opposes the Mayor's push for light rail in the Pave Act Bill, citing strained regional relationships and additional taxes.

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Jim is an IT product manager. He previously served five years of active duty in the U.S. Army as an armor officer, with postings at Fort Hood, Texas, and Fort Knox, Kentucky. After relocating to Orlando in 1984, he transferred to the Army Reserves and reached the rank of major.

- 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. 