Ken McCool
Democratic · NC
Ken McCool runs Ken's Sports Cards and Collectibles in Matthews. He served three terms on the Matthews Board of Commissioners, including a term as mayor pro tem.
Where Ken McCool stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record), Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose
As a Matthews town commissioner, moved the town's Fire Station No. 3 from proposal to a fully funded project to improve emergency response coverage.
December 16, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: thecharlotteweekly.com
As a Matthews town commissioner, helped put American Rescue Plan funds into affordable housing. Matthews was one of the first area communities to do so. The town partnered with Habitat for Humanity on local projects.
December 16, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: thecharlotteweekly.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
As a Matthews town commissioner, moved the town's Fire Station No. 3 from proposal to a fully funded project to improve emergency response coverage.
December 16, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: thecharlotteweekly.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
As a Matthews town commissioner, helped put American Rescue Plan funds into affordable housing. Matthews was one of the first area communities to do so. The town partnered with Habitat for Humanity on local projects.
December 16, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: thecharlotteweekly.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Advocated in Raleigh as a Matthews commissioner against the PAVE Act transit plan. Objected to how the plan treated Matthews and East Charlotte. Publicly opposed the plan as written, after the town had waited decades for rail transit.
December 16, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: thecharlotteweekly.com
Past race Ken McCool ran in:
- NC House of Representatives District 105 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 105; North Carolina