Mark Jerrell
Democratic · NC · Chair, Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners; District 4 Commissioner
Mark Jerrell has represented Mecklenburg County Commission District 4 since 2018 and chairs the board. An entrepreneur and Army Reserve veteran, he emphasizes economic mobility, equity, education, affordable housing, social services, environmental justice, parks, and small-business opportunity.
Where Mark Jerrell stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Moved to adopt his own proclamation declaring racism a public health crisis in Mecklenburg County. It passed 9-0.
June 16, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: webapi.legistar.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Publicly backed a one-cent sales tax for transportation on the county ballot. The plan split new money among rail, roads, and buses.
October 13, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: businessnc.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Proposed a restorative justice fund for Black residents hurt by racism. It covered free community college, small-business grants, job training, down payment help, and health care.
January 28, 2021Supports Housing Affordability
Source: wsoctv.com
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Proposed a restorative justice fund for Black residents hurt by racism. It covered free community college, small-business grants, job training, down payment help, and health care.
January 28, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: wsoctv.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Publicly backed a one-cent sales tax for transportation on the county ballot. The plan split new money among rail, roads, and buses.
October 13, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: businessnc.com
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Was elected chair of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners by a unanimous vote of his colleagues.
December 2, 2024
Source: wfae.org
Won re-election as District 4 county commissioner, beating Republican Ray Fuentes 37,067 votes to 12,641.
November 8, 2022
Source: s3.amazonaws.com
Past race Mark Jerrell ran in:
- Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 04 · November 3, 2026 · Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · incumbent