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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Union voter guide

City budget

Jun 1, 2026

Ordinance 2026-07, the FY 2026-2027 city budget

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, June 2026

  • YesGeorge E. EldridgeVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-07, the FY 2026-2027 city budget (passed 4-1, June 2026).
  • YesJohn J. MeffordVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-07, the FY 2026-2027 city budget (passed 4-1, June 2026).
  • YesLarry King SolomonVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-07, the FY 2026-2027 city budget (passed 4-1, June 2026).
  • NoDoug BineVoted no on Ordinance 2026-07, the FY 2026-2027 city budget (passed 4-1, June 2026).

Union City Commission minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026Link

Duke Energy franchise fee

Jul 6, 2026

Ordinance 2026-09 renewing the city's franchise agreement with Duke Energy

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, July 2026

  • YesGeorge E. EldridgeVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-09 renewing the city's franchise agreement with Duke Energy (passed 4-1, July 2026).
  • YesJohn J. MeffordVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-09 renewing the city's franchise agreement with Duke Energy (passed 4-1, July 2026).
  • YesLarry King SolomonVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-09 renewing the city's franchise agreement with Duke Energy (passed 4-1, July 2026).
  • NoDoug BineVoted no on Ordinance 2026-09 renewing the city's franchise agreement with Duke Energy (passed 4-1, July 2026).

Union City Commission minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026Link

Growth and development

Jul 27, 2026

Ordinance 2026-10 approving the Drees Homes Union Acres rezoning on Old Union Road, as amended

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, July 2026

  • YesGeorge E. EldridgeVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-10 approving the Drees Homes Union Acres rezoning on Old Union Road, as amended (passed 3-1, July 2026).
  • YesJohn J. MeffordVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-10 approving the Drees Homes Union Acres rezoning on Old Union Road, as amended (passed 3-1, July 2026).
  • YesLarry King SolomonVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-10 approving the Drees Homes Union Acres rezoning on Old Union Road, as amended (passed 3-1, July 2026).
  • NoDoug BineVoted no on Ordinance 2026-10 approving the Drees Homes Union Acres rezoning on Old Union Road, as amended (passed 3-1, July 2026).

Union City Commission minutes, July 27, 2026 (special meeting) · Jul 27, 2026Link

License plate cameras

Sep 21, 2026

Resolution 2026-04 opposing automated license plate reader (Flock) cameras in Union

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, September 2026

  • YesDoug BineVoted yes on Resolution 2026-04 opposing automated license plate reader (Flock) cameras in Union (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesGeorge E. EldridgeVoted yes on Resolution 2026-04 opposing automated license plate reader (Flock) cameras in Union (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesJohn J. MeffordVoted yes on Resolution 2026-04 opposing automated license plate reader (Flock) cameras in Union (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesLarry King SolomonVoted yes on Resolution 2026-04 opposing automated license plate reader (Flock) cameras in Union (passed 5-0, September 2026).

Union City Commission minutes, September 21, 2026 (caucus) · Sep 21, 2026Link

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