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2015 NCPBA Endorsed Candidates

This is a list of all of the endorsed candidates that the NCPBA has endorsed in 2015.  We would like to congratulate each of these candidates on their endorsements and we hope to work with them into the future to help make the law enforcement profession better for our members.  Please show your support for these candidates at the polls.
 
Cary Chapter
 
Don Frantz
Cary Town Council, District B
 
Ken George
Cary Town Council, District D
 
 
Mountain Chapter
 
Corey Atkins
Asheville City Council
 
John Miall
Asheville City Council
 
Lindsey Simerly
Asheville City Council
 
 
North Mecklenburg Chapter
 
Jill Swain
Mayor, Town of Huntersville
 
Melinda Bales
Board of Commissioners, Town of Huntersville
 
Dan Boone
 Board of Commissioners, Town of Huntersville
 
Sharon Eskridge
Board of Commissioners, Town of Huntersville
 
Rob Kidwell
Board of Commissioners, Town of Huntersville
 
Sarah McAulay
Board of Commissioners, Town of Huntersville
 
Jeff Neely
Board of Commissioners, Town of Huntersville
 
Stacey Anderson
Board of Commissioners, Town of Davidson
 
Beth Cashion
Board of Commissioners, Town of Davidson
 
Dave Gilroy
Board of Commissioners, Town of Cornelius
 
 

North Carolina News
Scholarship Winner Isaiah Oates Aims to Further Family Tradition of Service

January 21, 2026

It is no surprise that Isaiah is driven to serve others ? both of his parents have been doing just that for his entire life.

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Attending One Chapter Meeting Spurs Lasting Change

January 7, 2026

On December 10th, 2022, NC State Park Rangers Douglas Austin and Jeb Rector attended their first North Carolina State LEO chapter meeting. Their goal was to bring awareness to the issues facing officers working for NC State Parks related to pay, lack of training, and subpar equipment.

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Administrative Law Judge Byrne: Winning As an Attorney and as a Judge

November 26, 2025

When North Carolina Administrative Law Judge Michael Byrne served as a PBA lawyer for many years, Byrne vigorously represented members and protected their rights. Byrne also contributed to PBA victories on appeal by writing ”friend of the court” briefs for PBA in multiple North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court cases.

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