Monroe Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
David Dotson
Candidate for Mayor
David Dotson is running for mayor of Monroe in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Surluta B. Anthony.
Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.) · Fri, Oct 9, 2026
In 4 daysMonroe council member since 2023 and a former Marine and police officer. He served on the Planning Board and the airport commission before joining council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Republican
- Campaign website
- www.dotsonformonroe.com
Where David Dotson stands: positions on the record
Growth and development1 sourced position
Says he worked on the Unified Development Ordinance to reduce the density of future residential growth and has taken action on high-density growth.
“I am the only candidate for Mayor who can truly say I have taken concrete action to address high-density residential growth in Monroe.”
Own statementDavid Dotson for Mayor
Taxes and budget2 sourced positions
Says he did not vote for the last budget that raised real estate taxes.
“I did not vote for the last budget that raised your real estate taxes.”
Own statementDavid Dotson for Mayor
Voted no on the fiscal 2025-26 budget, which set the property tax rate at 44 cents per $100 of value (June 2025).
Council voteEnquirer Journal
Outside agency funding1 sourced position
Voted no on raising the outside agency funding cap to 2.5% of the General Fund budget (passed 4-3, June 2026).
I-77 South project1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution reaffirming the city's support for the I-77 South toll lane project (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Monroe · Jun 17, 2026
Park rentals1 sourced position
Voted no on the Parks and Recreation Facility Rental Policy (PR-03) (passed 5-2, April 2026).
Council voteMonroe City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 (in the May 12, 2026 agenda packet) · Apr 14, 2026
Developer agreements1 sourced position
Proposed a moratorium on new developer agreements until the city's policy is updated; council approved it along with the Riverstone agreement (September 2025).
Council voteEnquirer Journal
Public safety1 sourced position
Platform says he would continue to support competitive public safety pay and training to recruit and retain police officers and public safety professionals.
Own statementDavid Dotson for Mayor
What David Dotson said vs. how David Dotson voted
Taxes and budget
In their words
Says he did not vote for the last budget that raised real estate taxes.
On the record
Voted no on the fiscal 2025-26 budget, which set the property tax rate at 44 cents per $100 of value (June 2025).
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