Robert Mitchener Jr. is a retired former deputy sheriff from Raleigh and the founder of Our Youth Matters, a youth mentorship program.

Robert is a retired former deputy sheriff. He is also the founder of Our Youth Matters, a youth mentorship program.

Who's Running: Wake County Board of Commissioners

Robert previously was a deputy sheriff. He is also the founder of Our Youth Matters, a youth mentorship program.

Robert Mitchener, Jr.'s campaign for County Commissioner in Wake County is his first run for public office. 

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Advocates for higher wages for teachers, law enforcement, and first responders.

- Advocates for higher wages for teachers, law enforcement, and first responders.

Economy

As of January 2, 2026, Robert Mitchener, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Wants to increase access to safe, affordable housing for working families and vulnerable residents.

- Wants to increase access to safe, affordable housing for working families and vulnerable residents.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to strengthen community safety through prevention programs and partnerships.

Wants to secure adequate staffing levels for law enforcement to improve response times and reduce burnout.

Wants to expand mental health support programs for law enforcement and the community.

- Plans to strengthen community safety through prevention programs and partnerships.
- Wants to secure adequate staffing levels for law enforcement to improve response times and reduce burnout.
- Wants to expand mental health support programs for law enforcement and the community.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Robert Mitchener, Jr.

As of January 2, 2026, Robert Mitchener, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.