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Jamie Wideman
Party:
Unaffiliated
Incumbent:
No
Previous experience in elected office:
None; ran unsuccessfully for the same position in 2023
Age:
42
Occupation:
Accounting and procurement manager for a global manufacturing company
Description:
Wideman has financed the site, 4Huntersville.com, an effort to encourage voters to vote for “no more than 4” conservative candidates. On that site, she is described as “a native North Carolinian, mom of two teenagers, and wife of a small business owner. Jamie’s background is in the construction and manufacturing industries and she brings a strong background in Accounting and Finance to the team.” On her Facebook page, she describes her platform as “Community-Guided Decisions, Responcible Growth (sic), Public Safety, and Smart Spending.” She placed 15th of 17 candidates when she ran for the Board of Commissioners in 2023.
Other personal:
She studied at Central Piedmont Community College and is registered as an unaffiliated voter.
The Election Hub Questionnaire
Please share demographic information to help voters (your age, education, and where you live in NC now).
44, Accounting and Procurement Manager for a global manufacturing company, Huntersville
Why are you running for this role, and why should voters pick you? Please tell us about any previous experience in elected office that you have.
I am running to empower citizens through community-led governance. This means citizens are engaged early, they are engaged often, and we listen to them without outside influence. Citizen involvement should be increased, never decreased.
What is one thing you would like to accomplish in the first six months if elected?
One of the first things I want to accomplish is quite simple - say no to unlimited variances of our zoning ordinances. The ordinances exist for a reason.
Tell us about a few of your professional achievements voters may find relevant.
I consistently exceed all goals established for me by my employer, including over $114K in cost savings in 2024 (target was $100K). I work together daily with multi-national teams to help all of our business units meet or exceed their goals through cooperative ideas and open communication. In addition to my current role, I am also serving as SAP Key User for our US operations.
What is your position on the proposed sales tax for transit benefits?
As of today, the highest combined sales tax rate in NC is 7.5%. Our neighboring counties of Iredell, Union, Gaston, Lincoln and Cabarrus all have sales tax rates of 6.75% or 7%. A 1 cent increase in Mecklenburg County sales tax will set the new rate at 8.25%, making us not only at least 1.25% higher than our neighbors, but also the highest in the state. The increased rate will hurt residents, and as residents look for relief by shopping for higher-priced purchases (furniture, appliances, bulk groceries, etc) in neighboring counties with lower tax rates, Mecklenburg County businesses will also suffer. I am a NO on the issue.
What endorsements from any notable NC organizations or individuals have you received?
I appreciate that everyone wants the best candidates to support their causes, but I don't actively seek endorsements as I feel my time is better spent connecting with local voters versus organizations run by individuals outside of our community.
Please tell us something unexpected about you that voters may be interested in knowing.
I am an NC native, born and raised in Kannapolis. I have lived all but 4 years of my life within 17 miles of my current home. I'm also Vice President of the local historic society.