- Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Longest-serving mayor in Charlotte history having served seven terms (1995 - 2008).
- Graduated from Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina with a B.A. in political science and education.
- Born in Ohio, but grew up in Jamestown, North Carolina.
- Hd began his political career in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1989 when he was elected as an At-Large City Council representative. He was reelected in 1991 and 1993, served as Mayor Pro Tem in 1993 and elected Mayor in 1995.
- Serves as the honorary chair for the Charlotte chapters of the Alzheimers Association. (2008).
- In 2003, he was the recipient of the national Homeownership Hero Award recognizing his innovative work in leading Charlotte to have one of the highest homeownership rates in the country.
- Ran for North Carolina governor. (2008, lost election to Beverly Perdue). Ran for North Carolina governor. (2012).
- Governor (R-NC) (2013-2017). As of 2020, has been co-host of a radio program.
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