George is from Pineville, North Carolina. He attended South Mecklenburg High School, Central Piedmont Community College, and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has a master's degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and associate degrees in law enforcement and correctional science from Central Piedmont Community College. He attends Saint Paul Baptist Church.

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George is from Pineville, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in law enforcement and correctional science from Central Piedmont Community College as well as a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and master's degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He attends Saint Paul Baptist Church. 

George is a county commissioner for Mecklenburg County’s District 3. He works at the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. He previously worked as a police officer and served in the U.S. military.

George previously worked as a police officer. He served as a lance corporal, private first class, and sergeant in the United States Marine Corps for two years and later enrolled in the North Carolina Air National Guard and the Marine Reserves for 11 years. 

George Dunlap is currently a member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners representing District 3. He was first elected in 2008 and has served nine terms. He is chair of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners.

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George Dunlap is currently a member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners for District 3. He was first elected in 2008 and is serving his ninth term. Previously he served on the Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board.

As county commissioner, provided business incentive grants for economic and workforce growth.

- As county commissioner, provided business incentive grants for economic and workforce growth.

Economy

Supports the addition of parks, green spaces, new schools, a regional recreation center, a new swimming pool, a community resource center, and a new library in District 3.

As county commissioner, added parks, green spaces, new schools, a regional recreation center, a new swimming pool, a community resource center, and a new library in District 3.

Believes in keeping communities safe, ensuring high-quality education, and increasing jobs.

- As county commissioner, added parks, green spaces, new schools, a regional recreation center, a new swimming pool, a community resource center, and a new library in District 3.
- Believes in keeping communities safe, ensuring high-quality education, and increasing jobs.

Public Services

Supports participation in programs aimed at developing affordable housing projects in Mecklenburg County, recognizing it as a significant community challenge.

Aims to develop affordable housing projects, address homelessness and housing instability, and support wrap-around services to help vulnerable populations. 

Supports rental subsidy programs, housing assistance, and property tax relief clinics.

- Aims to develop affordable housing projects, address homelessness and housing instability, and support wrap-around services to help vulnerable populations. 
- Supports rental subsidy programs, housing assistance, and property tax relief clinics.

Housing & Urban Development

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Believes in addressing drug concerns through a Drug Court in order to alleviate traffic in the system and expedite cases.

Supports "removing those with mental illnesses to an appropriate facility that will adequately address their concerns."

Supports having "adequate jail space" for incarcerated people.

Believes the biggest issue with Immigration and Customs is that "they carry out their actions . . . in such a way that it intimidates people."

- Believes in addressing drug concerns through a Drug Court in order to alleviate traffic in the system and expedite cases.
- Supports "removing those with mental illnesses to an appropriate facility that will adequately address their concerns."
- Supports having "adequate jail space" for incarcerated people.
- Believes the biggest issue with Immigration and Customs is that "they carry out their actions . . . in such a way that it intimidates people."

Public Safety

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George is from Pineville, North Carolina. He has an associate degree in law enforcement and correctional science from Central Piedmont Community College as well as a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and master's degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He attends Saint Paul Baptist Church. 

George previously worked as a school board representative and a police officer. He served as a lance corporal, private first class, and sergeant in the United States Marine Corps for two years and later enrolled in the North Carolina Air National Guard and the Marine Reserves for 11 years. 

George Dunlap is currently a member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners for District 3. He was first elected in 2008 and is serving his ninth term. 

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Expresses gratitude for community support throughout his tenure.

Believes the biggest issue with Immigration and Customs is that the way they "carry out their actions is done [in a way] that intimidates people.]"

- Believes in addressing drug concerns through a Drug Court in order to alleviate traffic in the system and expedite cases.
- Supports "removing those with mental illnesses to an appropriate facility that will adequately address their concerns."
- Supports having "adequate jail space" for incarcerated people.
- Believes the biggest issue with Immigration and Customs is that the way they "carry out their actions is done [in a way] that intimidates people.]"

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