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Phil Carey lives in Charlotte. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in accounting from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and a master's degree in finance from North Carolina Central University. He has served as the Vice Chair of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party. Phil has one son.

Phil is a teacher at Oakhurst STEAM Academy. He is also a Kenan Fellow.

Carpe Properties

Phil owns Carpe Properties, a property management company.

Elections 2026: Who filed to run in Mecklenburg County

Phil Carey's campaign for Mecklenburg County Commissioner is his first run for public office.

Plans to build Central Piedmont Community College's (CPCC) Small Business Center "to ensure new business owners have full access to their services."

- Plans to build Central Piedmont Community College's (CPCC) Small Business Center "to ensure new business owners have full access to their services."

Economy

Supports expanding access to mental-health services.

- Supports expanding access to mental-health services.

Public Services

As of January 2, 2026, Phil Carey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to introduce a local crime bill that "reflects the needs of the county."

Supports reopening county's juvenile justice facility.

- Plans to introduce a local crime bill that "reflects the needs of the county."
- Supports reopening county's juvenile justice facility.

Public Safety

Plans to discuss tiered pricing system across transit lines.

Supports mixed-income housing developments along light-rail corridors

- Plans to discuss tiered pricing system across transit lines.
- Supports mixed-income housing developments along light-rail corridors

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Phil Carey

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Phil Carey lives in Charlotte. He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and a master's degree from North Carolina Central University. He has served as the Vice Chair of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party.

He owns Carpe Properties, a property management company.

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- 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.