July 9. Eric Rowell, winner of the 2021 Sunshine Award from the NC Open Government Coalition, has filed to run for the Huntersville Town Board. The North Carolina native and graduate of North Carolina State University started following transparency issues in local government after graduating from the Charleston School of Law.

Others who have filed to run for six open seats on the Huntersville Town Board are Rob Kidwell, Derek L. Partee, Nancy M. Reed and Patrick Chance Thomas.

As of noon today, Commissioner Melinda Bales is the only candidate who has filed to run for mayor. John Aneralla is not seeking re-election.

Filing closes July 16 at noon.