Rodriguez-McDowell has been appointed to be the Economic Development Committee where she serves as chair.

Born in New York and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Commissioner Rodriguez-McDowell received her Bachelor of Fine Art Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Colorado Christian University in Morrison, Colorado. Her professional background includes Operations Manager for the Charlotte branch of a national graphic arts supply dealer; Director of Counseling Services for Colorado Christian University and the principal of two small businesses.

Susan is married to Gavin and the couple has three adult children.

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell | Board of County Commissioners

Her professional background includes Operations Manager for the Charlotte branch of a national graphic arts supply dealer; Director of Counseling Services for Colorado Christian University and the principal of two small businesses.

Susan is married to Gavin and the couple has three adult children.

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell was born in New York and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She received a bachelor's degree in fine art from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a master's degree in counseling from Colorado Christian University. She is married to Gavin.

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell was born in New York and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She received a bachelor's degree in fine art from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a master's degree in counseling from Colorado Christian University. She is married to Gavin McDowell.

Born in New York and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Commissioner Rodriguez-McDowell received her Bachelor of Fine Art Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Colorado Christian University in Morrison, Colorado. Her professional background includes Operations Manager for the Charlotte branch of a national graphic arts supply dealer; Director of Counseling Services for Colorado Christian University and the principal of two small businesses.

Susan is married to Gavin and the couple has three adult children.

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell has worked as an operations manager for the Charlotte branch of a national graphic arts supply dealer and as director of counseling services for Colorado Christian University. She has also been the principal of two small businesses.

County Commissioners Susan Rodriguez-McDowell, District 6

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell, District 6, is a Democrat who was first elected to the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (her first elected office) in 2018.

Rodriguez-McDowell has been appointed to be the Economic Development Committee where she serves as chair.

Susan currently serves on the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners for District 6. She was first elected in 2018.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Since I was elected in 2018 I have worked diligently to represent you and make real progress for all:
As chair of the county's Economic Development Committee, I have championed small-business growth, helped attract thousands high paying JOBS with GOOD BENEFITS, and supported millions in new investment - while working to keep property taxes stable for residents.

RE-ELECT SUSAN RODRIGUEZ-MCDOWELL MECKLENBURG COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 6

BRINGING MORE "GREEN" TO DISTRICT 6

WORKING TO KEEP PROPERTY TAXES LOW

As your Mecklenburg District 6 County Commissioner, I successfully led the charge to keep property taxes as low as possible. My proposal reduced the county's planned tax increase from 1.5 cents to the 1 cent approved by voters for the school bonds.

This minimized the financial burden on you, the taxpayer, while still addressing the county needs.

RE-ELECT SUSAN RODRIGUEZ-MCDOWELL | MECKLENBURG COUNTY COMMISSIONER

As a county commissioner, championed small-business growth and efforts to attract jobs and investment while keeping property taxes stable.

Proposed reducing the county's planned property-tax increase from 1.5 cents to the one-cent increase approved for school bonds.

- As a county commissioner, championed small-business growth and efforts to attract jobs and investment while keeping property taxes stable.
- Proposed reducing the county's planned property-tax increase from 1.5 cents to the one-cent increase approved for school bonds.

Economy

Since I was elected in 2018 I have worked diligently to represent you and make real progress for all:
As chair of the county's Economic Development Committee, I have championed small-business growth, helped attract thousands high paying JOBS with GOOD BENEFITS, and supported millions in new investment - while working to keep property taxes stable for residents.
Laser focused on keeping our community AFFORDABLE.
Established UNIVERSAL PRE-K, boosting learning readiness.

FIGHTING FOR HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION

I have been actively focus ed on relieving overcrowding in our schools and creating an environment for high quality public education. I supported a major school bond approved by the voters of Mecklenburg County that will fund 30 major construction and renovation projects for CMS.

These dollars will build new schools, replace outdated facilities, and improve learning environments and safety measures.

Established universal pre-kindergarten to improve school readiness.

Supported a Mecklenburg County school bond to fund 30 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools construction and renovation projects.

- Established universal pre-kindergarten to improve school readiness.
- Supported a Mecklenburg County school bond to fund 30 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools construction and renovation projects.

Public Services

A county should invest in its people. Investing in people means truly valuing and funding public education which is equitable and accessible for all. Investing in people means healthcare, and a roof over your head ought to be accessible for our residents. Investing in people means protecting our collective environment and providing spaces for healthy living, playing and breathing.

About Me - RE-ELECT SUSAN RODRIGUEZ-MCDOWELL MECKLENBURG COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 6

Believes housing should be accessible to county residents.

- Believes housing should be accessible to county residents.

Housing & Urban Development

As of January 5, 2026, Susan Rodriguez-McDowell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

The other side: Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell, who also represents Matthews, says while Cotham's bill offers more "wiggle room," the Silver Line remains a sticking point for her and many of her constituents.
  * "There's been a real lack of interest in exploring how we can make this plan work for everyone," Rodriguez-McDowell said.
  * "It really fails."

Debate over Silver Line continues, even with 2 transit bills in NC legislature - Axios Charlotte

Calls for exploring how the Silver Line transit plan can work for everyone.

- Calls for exploring how the Silver Line transit plan can work for everyone.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As your District 6 County Commissioner, protecting the environment has been a major part of my role. I joined the Environmental Stewardship Committee so that I could contribute to protecting and sustaining our county's natural resources.

Through my work as your District 6 County Commissioner, I led the charge to acquire over 1000 acres of green space for preservation, parks and greenways. But there is more work to do!

As a county commissioner, led the acquisition of more than 1,000 acres of green space for preservation, parks, and greenways.

- As a county commissioner, led the acquisition of more than 1,000 acres of green space for preservation, parks, and greenways.

Energy & the Environment

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Susan Rodriguez-McDowell

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell is from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Colorado Christian University in Morrison, Colorado. She has a bachelor’s degree in fine art from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a master’s degree in counseling from Colorado Christian University. She is married to her husband, Gavin, and they have three adult children.

Susan is a County Commissioner for Mecklenburg County. She works at the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, where she has served since 2018. She previously worked at the Charlotte branch of a national graphic arts supply dealer as operations manager, at Colorado Christian University as director of counseling services, and was the principal of two small businesses.

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell is currently a Mecklenburg County Commissioner representing District 6. She was elected in 2018 and has served four terms. She is chair of the Economic Development Committee.

Supports universal pre-kindergarten programs.

As a city council member, passed a non-discrimination ordinance.

Supports measures to reduce crime and increase violence prevention.

Opposes the proposed funding structure of the Charlotte Area Transit System Silver Line, believing it "places too much of the financial burden on local taxpayers."

Supports adding more parks, greenways, and nature preserves to enhance quality of life and protect air and water quality.

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