Todd Sansbury

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Sansbury wants to “maintain the small town feel of Cornelius.” He lists several accomplishments in his current role at town commissioner including increased pay for police and fire staff, a reduced 2024 tax rate and no tax rate changes in 2025, expanded parks and recreation plan to include new tennis and pickleball facilities, the passage of a $20M park bond, and a lower speed limit on Bethel Church Road. He says he will “promise to focus on infrastructure to achieve a balance between a safe and thriving community, strong schools, manageable traffic, and a strong business environment.” He says he is an advocate of supporting the town’s tree canopy. Regarding the sales tax referendum for transportation, he says that he normally does not vote for tax increases but that he also sees there is an acute transportation budget shortfall for the town. He says that he will support the community’s decision, and that even if the tax increase does not pass, the town will need another way to address its transportation finance challenges.