Michael Osborne for Cornelius Commissioner

Protect. Plan. Progress.

When 1,490 units were approved in 2021, you elected me to stop the craziness. Term 1: I led the citizen-driven Growth task force. Term 2: We planned more of what you want — as seen in the Downtown and Parks Master Plans. Term 3: Elect me to secure land for parks and business, not apartments.

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Terms.

Mission.

✓Led citizen-driven Growth Task Force

✓$20M+ in road grants secured

✓Stood alone on Cashmere NO vote

✓Fully funded public safety gaps

Commissioner Osborne campaign card: Your Voice, Protect, Plan, Progress — Led Task Force, Fixed public safety funding, $20M+ roads grants, Only NO on 6-story residential

2025 — Proactive Leadership to Reduce Traffic Congestion

The Four-Part Traffic Solution

Part 1 of 4

'25 — Part 1 of 4 Part Traffic Solution

Continue voting NO on apartments not in our Land Use Plan. Since being elected in '21 fewer than 250 have reached the Board. I was the lone 'no' vote against the 6-story Cashmere project, defending the citizen-created Land Use Plan.

Video: History of Land Use Plan

Highway interchange and road infrastructure

Part 4 of 4

'25 — Part 4 of My 4 Part Traffic Solution

In 2024, as our CRTPO rep, I helped secure $22MM in grant funding. Now I'm advocating for State road funding for a $100MM Cornelius project.

Video: Call to Action — Exit 27

Plan to End Traffic Nightmare — New Exit on I-77 near Cornelius

'25 — See the Four-Part Solution

Every commercial lot that becomes apartments means families driving elsewhere for work, leisure and everyday needs. Time is running out. We must act NOW.

Get the 4 Part Plan

Cornelius Land Use Plan

Help Local Businesses

Goal: Support Local!

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Jetton Village Social District

Activate evening hours for restaurants and retail

Local Permitting Control

Bring back from Mecklenburg County for faster service

Code Alignment

Align Land Use/Dev Code

Economic Development Director

Dedicated to Cornelius businesses only

United By A Common Goal

Like me, many of you moved here for the lake, the beautiful tree canopies, the parks, good schools and low crime. We are making our town better by prioritizing smart growth and safety. Nothing illustrates our commitment to safety more than voting to be the 1st in the region to provide full time School Resource Officers for our elementary schools.

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