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Incumbents file early for upcoming election season
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Published: July 8, 2009
In the early days of filing for this year's municipal elections, it was the familiar names of incumbents that made their way to the Cabarrus County Board of Elections to file.
Up for grabs in November's election are three seats of the Harrisburg Town Council and the mayor's seat. Council members and the mayor are elected to four-year terms.
Current council members Michael Hart and Steve Sciascia both filed for re-election, while councilman Phil Cowherd placed his bid for the mayor's seat.
As of noon on Tuesday, the three were the only candidates to file for the Harrisburg races. Interested candidates must make their intentions known by filing with the Board of Elections on or before Friday, July 17.
Hart, who is currently completing his first term on the board, said he's proud of what the council has accomplished in the last four years, including bringing the fire department and Harrisburg Youth Association under the scope of the town and hiring a new finance director.
If elected to a second term, Hart said he would like to continue to work to improve the town, and rebuild some of the trust that he said some residents believe is lacking between the council and its constituency.
"There are a lot of good things that we've done, but there are a few things left to do," he said.
Steve Sciascia is also seeking re-election to a second term.
Sciascia, who previously served as president of the Harrisburg Youth Association, was instrumental in bringing that organization under the scope of the town's newly-created Parks & Recreation department.
In his first term, Sciascia also worked on the town's communication committee and helped improve the town's communication with residents through its Web site and Connect-CYT phone messaging system.
Cowherd, a 10-year veteran of the council, filed Monday for the mayoral race.
"I sense that there is frustration on council and we need to move forward," he said of his decision to run. "I think it's time for change at the leadership position. I want to make sure there is good continuity and good management."
During his 10 years on the council, Cowherd said he's only voted once to raise taxes, and in that instance, the increase was to be used to build the town's library.
Cowherd said, in addition to his service on the council, his 30 years working in the City of Charlotte's Budget Office have prepared him for a greater leadership role.
"The town has got a lot of challenges (ahead) and we need to make sure we are headed in the right direction."
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