Charlotte Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Joseph Chin
Jr.
Joseph Chin Jr. is running for mayor of Charlotte in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kevin Fullerton.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Joseph Chin Jr.You’re reading
- 02Kevin FullertonIncumbent
Background
- About
- Charlotte City Council member for District 2, with a term that expires in November 2028.
The League of Women Voters and Eaton County 4All scheduled a mayoral debate between Kevin Fullerton and Joseph Chin Jr. for September 30 at the Charlotte Community Library. The County Journal
On the record: Joseph Chin Jr.
10 sourced01Emergency services assessment3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-18, the Emergency Services and Vehicles Special Assessment (passed 5-1, April 2026).
Council voteCharlotte City Council minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-33 creating the special assessment roll for emergency services and vehicles (passed 6-1, May 2026).
Council voteCharlotte City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved to remove a proposed three-year expiration clause from the emergency vehicle and services special assessment (passed 5-2, October 2025).
Council voteCharlotte City Council minutes, October 1, 2025 · Oct 1, 2025Link
02License plate cameras1 sourced position
Voted no on temporarily suspending use of the city's Flock license plate cameras pending a City Attorney review (passed 5-2, August 2026).
Council voteCharlotte City Council minutes, August 24, 2026 · Aug 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03M-79 lane conversion1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-03 asking MDOT to convert M-79 (Lawrence Avenue) from four traffic lanes to three (passed 7-0, January 2026).
Council voteCharlotte City Council minutes, January 12, 2026 · Jan 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Building inspections2 sourced positions
Voted yes on awarding the McKenna proposal for building inspection services (passed 6-0, January 2026).
Council voteCharlotte City Council minutes, January 26, 2026 · Jan 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Strongly supported the McKenna building inspection proposal, noting residents paid about $151,000 a year to the county for inspection services widely criticized for poor customer service.
Own statementCharlotte City Council minutes, January 26, 2026 · Jan 26, 2026Link
05Purchasing and bids3 sourced positions
Voted no on waiving the bid requirement for an HR services contract (passed 4-2, June 2026).
Council voteCharlotte City Council minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on buying crack sealant material for street maintenance (passed 6-1, April 2026).
Council voteCharlotte City Council minutes, April 27, 2026 · Apr 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Raised concerns about not following formal bid procedures for the crack sealant purchase, which exceeded the policy threshold.
Own statementCharlotte City Council minutes, April 27, 2026 · Apr 27, 2026Link
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Joseph Chin Jr.: their words and their votes on the same issue
City building inspections
In their words
Strongly supported the McKenna building inspection proposal, noting residents paid about $151,000 a year to the county for inspection services widely criticized for poor customer service.
Jan 26, 2026 ·as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Charlotte City Council minutes, January 26, 2026 · Jan 26, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on awarding the McKenna proposal for building inspection services (passed 6-0, January 2026).
Jan 26, 2026 ·Charlotte City Council minutes, January 26, 2026 · Jan 26, 2026
Purchasing and bids
In their words
Raised concerns about not following formal bid procedures for the crack sealant purchase, which exceeded the policy threshold.
Apr 27, 2026 ·as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Charlotte City Council minutes, April 27, 2026 · Apr 27, 2026
On the record
Voted no on buying crack sealant material for street maintenance (passed 6-1, April 2026).
Apr 27, 2026 ·Charlotte City Council minutes, April 27, 2026 · Apr 27, 2026
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