Phil Carey

Carey’s campaign website identifies his top issues as strengthening transparency in county government, public safety and crime reduction, improving physical and mental healthcare access, supporting small businesses, building local partnerships and improving transportation infrastructure in Mecklenburg County’s District 3. On his website, Carey emphasizes advocating for stronger crime legislation, supporting zero-tolerance policies for physical violence in schools, reopening and properly resourcing juvenile justice facilities, expanding access to mental-health services and school-based counseling, strengthening crisis response with clinicians involved, supporting small businesses through expanded CPCC Small Business Center services and micro-retail options, and improving public transit affordability and accessibility.