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City officials
Elected officials for Union County — promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City council
Brian Helms
Chair2022–present (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Christina B. Helms
Vice Chair2024–2028 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Melissa Merrell
Commissioner2022–present (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Clancy Baucom
Commissioner2024–present (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Errol Wedra
Commissioner2026–present (appointed) (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Former officials (5)
Gary Sides
CommissionerElected Nov 2024 (seated Dec 2, 2024); resigned March 31, 2026 (county release); died later in 2026
David Williams
Commissioner2020–2024
J.R. Rowell
Commissioner2023–2024
Richard Helms
Commissionermonth-level end: February 2024 per county site/local report (resigned for health reasons); start not sourced
Stony Rushing
CommissionerChair; died Aug 8, 2023 (WCNC/county); seat later filled by J.R. Rowell
Boards & commissions
City staff
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