City Officials
Elected officials for Cornelius — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
Michael Osborne
Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner2025–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Robert Carney
Commissioner2025–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Susan Johnson
Commissioner2025–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Colin Furcht
Commissioner2025–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Scott Higgins
Commissioner (appointed June 2026 to fill vacancy; term through 2027)2026–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Former Officials (2)
Boards & Commissions
Brett Hart
Planning Board MemberPublished term ends January 29 (Planning Board page, cornelius.org)
Todd Little
Planning Board MemberPublished term ends January 29 (Planning Board page, cornelius.org)
Ava Callender
Planning Board MemberPublished term ends January 27 (Planning Board page, cornelius.org)
Andy Upchurch
Planning Board MemberPublished term ends January 29 (Planning Board page, cornelius.org)
Fred Westaway
Planning Board Vice-ChairPublished term ends January 29 (Planning Board page, cornelius.org)
Keith Eicher
Planning Board MemberPublished term ends January 27 (Planning Board page, cornelius.org)
Travis Julian
Planning Board MemberPublished term ends January 27 (Planning Board page, cornelius.org)
Mamie Lee
Planning Board MemberPublished term ends January 28 (Planning Board page, cornelius.org)
Phil Bechtold
Planning Board ChairPublished term ends January 28 (Planning Board page, cornelius.org)