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  Patrick McCrory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
McCrory graduated from Catawba College in 1978 with a B.A. degree in Political Science/Education and in 2001 Catawba awarded McCrory with an Honorary Doctorate Degree.
McCrory is involved in many national organizations, including: President of the Republican Mayors and Local Officials (RMLO) organization; chairman of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Committee for Housing and Community Development; the past six-term Chair of the USCM Environmental Committee; and founder and inaugural Chairman of the North Carolina Metropolitan Coalition.
In 2003, McCrory was the recipient of the national Homeownership Hero Award recognizing his innovative work in leading Charlotte to have one of the highest homeownership rates in the country.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pat_McCrory   (358 words)

  
 Creative Loafing - Creative Loafing Charlotte: Old Archives: News: Metrobeat
Its no surprise that McCrory said he considers sales and marketing to be a major function of the mayor's office, particularly given the state of the local, state and national economy and its impact on Charlotte's ability to recruit and retain businesses.
McCrory says a lot of what he does is informal, and doesn't make it into the media.
McCrory touts the many formal and informal breakfasts he has had with Charlotte's small and large business owners over the past two years as part of his multi-faceted approach to keeping businesses in Charlotte and thus retaining jobs.
charlotte.creativeloafing.com /2001-11-03/metrobeat.html   (1083 words)

  
 Creative Loafing - Creative Loafing Charlotte: Cover: cover story: Can Cannon beat McCrory?
Meanwhile Pat McCrory, a Republican who has held the office for a record-breaking five terms, has nearly $200,000 sitting in a campaign account, can raise more money easily and is better known than Cannon.
McCrory and Cannon are moderate politicians who've done well among moderate white Democratic voters — the same voters who have on occasion been known to go with the white guy over the fl guy, in the process derailing the careers of more than one African-American politician.
McCrory's crusade for light rail and an uptown arena angered a lot of conservatives in his party, and the mayor takes a near daily beating on local talk radio.
charlotte.creativeloafing.com /2005-01-26/news_cover.html   (3005 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Charlotte mayor talks to NBA; attendance scam?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
NEW YORK — Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory met with the NBA relocation committee Monday in a last-ditch effort to keep the Hornets from moving to New Orleans.
McCrory met with commissioner David Stern and the seven owners on the committee, which has until May 17 to issue a recommendation on whether the Hornets should be permitted to relocate.
McCrory came to New York after meeting with President Bush earlier in the day in Knoxville, Tenn. He said he spent part of the meeting clarifying differences between the arena plan that failed by referendum in June and the one being proposed with a $100 million advance from Charlotte businesses.
www.usatoday.com /sports/nba/hornets/2002-04-07-charlotte-mayor.htm   (818 words)

  
 Landslide Pat Slips At Polls   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
On his way to an unprecedented, fifth consecutive term in office, Mayor Pat McCrory outran a trail of escalating transit concerns and costs, dodged an angry contingent of arena critics and skirted doubts about his commitment to fulfill his full term.
Her campaign slogan, in fact, was “Rebuilding Trust,” which was echoed by persistent jabs at McCrory for turning his back on the public that resoundingly defeated an arena referendum two years ago.
As much as he believes in transit’s saving grace, McCrory should keep a wary eye on the $6 billion tab residents are going to have to pay for a few bus and train corridors.
www.rhinotimes.com /charlotte/archives/110603/story02.html   (920 words)

  
 Mayor's Home
In December 2005, Mayor McCrory became the first six-term Mayor in the history of the City of Charlotte, continuing his record as the City's longest-serving Mayor.
Mayor McCrory began his political career in Charlotte in 1989 when he was elected as an At-Large City Council representative in his first run for an elected office.
Mayor McCrory graduated from Catawba College in 1978 with a B.A. degree in Political Science/Education.
www.charmeck.org /Departments/Mayor/Home.htm   (407 words)

  
 Objectivism Online: A Marketplace for Ayn Rand's Objectivism
Given Mayor Pat McCrory's announcement that he is "at peace" with the end of the American Dream here in Charlotte, I thought it would be timely to share this previously-owned post on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Food System.
McCrory: You have to put this into the context that light meal is only a piece of a much larger initiative I call “Smart Food”.
McCrory: We have a multi-phase approach that we will have no clue of as to how effective it will be for at least 20 to 30 years.
www.objectivismonline.net /index.php?page=archives/000307.html   (2358 words)

  
 Novant Health | News Media Center | News Release Detail
McCrory is serving his fifth consecutive term as mayor of Charlotte and recently announced that he will seek a sixth term during the upcoming fall election.
McCrory serves as honorary chair for the Charlotte chapters of the Alzheimer's Foundation and the Arthritis Foundation.
McCrory chairs the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Environment Committee and has served as a past chair for the organization's Housing and Community Development Committee.
www.novanthealth.org /news_media/news_releases/mccrory_board.jsp   (251 words)

  
 Former KHS players take Navarro to the top
Todd and McCrory are among the conference leaders in pitching and batting, and Majors is returning from a wrist injury.
McCrory, who was able to come home to Kilgore earlier this week for the Fort Worth CatsShreveport Sports exhibition game held at Driller Park, has been red-hot - he's practically hitting.500 (.492), and has 61 RBI and eight home runs.
McCrory was sporting a strawberry-like scratch on his chin from an injury in practice.
www.kilgorenewsherald.com /news/2006/0505/Sports/030.html   (545 words)

  
 News 14 Carolina | 24 Hour Local News | Mecklenburg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Pat McCrory has been mayor longer than anyone in the history of Charlotte.
McCrory said he is aware that he has angered many constituents during the past decade.
McCrory said his top priorities remain economic development, public safety and a long-term transportation plan.
news14charlotte.com /content/local_news/mecklenburg?ArID=103324&SecID=3   (421 words)

  
 (Parks) Helms says he won't seek mayor's (Charlotte) job   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
McCrory has not made his re-election bid official, but he said Thursday night he is "taking all the steps necessary" to run for an unprecedented fifth two-year term.
McCrory would almost surely run (unless he could wrangle a Cabinet post somehow), which would make some other folks step back and consider their options a bit.
Pat was all, "can't I get a moment to myself?" but put on a good face.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-gop/925596/posts   (2608 words)

  
 Q-Notes Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Pat McCrory apparently only wants to associate with or represent those that share his same partisan and philosophical beliefs.
McCrory said he sends welcome letters to convention attendees “every week,” but said this is not the first time he’s refused a group’s request to write a letter.
Nevertheless, McCrory has once again symbolically slapped the LGBT community in the face by insinuating our culture is unsuitable for the viewing eyes of the public and — in effect — given an okay for Operation Save America to rear their ugly heads at Charlotte Pride ’05.
www.q-notes.com /editorial/editorsnote_031205.html   (943 words)

  
 Local Resolutions Spark National Debate
Earlier this month, Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory received a letter from Peter Clavelle, the mayor of Burlington, Vermont, requesting that mayors endorse a letter to President George Bush.
The original letter, McCrory’s response and several replies to McCrory’s letter from other mayors are all printed below.
In an interview with The Rhinoceros Times, McCrory emphasized that the opinions expressed in his reply were his own, and not an official reflection of opinions held by the Charlotte City Council.
www.rhinotimes.com /charlotte/archives/032003/story07.html   (916 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Charlotte mayor bids goodbye to Hornets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
McCrory said he had not spoken directly with the team, but was told by Mike Crum, director of operations management at the Charlotte Coliseum, that the team plans to apply to the NBA for permission to move.
The NBA and Hornets management refused to comment Wednesday, and Crum could not be reached.
McCrory said the city will try to keep the Hornets in town, but won't significantly change its proposal.
www.usatoday.com /sports/nba/hornets/2002-01-16-new-orleans.htm   (780 words)

  
 The Mint Museums: Programs & Events Detail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
On the fourth Tuesday of every month at 12noon, the uptown craft museum will host the free event as a fun, interactive way to meet Charlotte celebrities and discover tidbits about the art world.
Celebrities’ Choice features Mayor Pat McCrory and Tim Newman, President of Charlotte Center City Partners, who will engage in a point-counterpoint debate on July 27.
Celebrities' Choice encourages those in the uptown area to come by on lunch break to meet local celebrities while they reveal their fun and interesting tastes in craft art.
www.mintmuseum.org /programs_events_detail.php?program_id=207   (144 words)

  
 Welcome to Glasgow Weans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
It is with great regret that we announce the very sudden and unexpected death of Pat McCrory,
Pat will be sadly missed by his family and friends and no doubt
If you knew Pat then you can post any messages of condolense here.
www.glasgowweans.com   (106 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Mayor Pat McCrory will move on to the general election after defeating challengers Michael J. Castano and Edward Mulheren.
In the Democratic primary, Craig Madans will face McCrory and Libertarian Carlton Harvey after defeating Leonard "Preacherman" Harris.
In City Council races, incumbent Pat Mumford advanced in his Republican at-large race and will be joined Frances E. Perez, John W. Lassiter and Paul Eich.
www.officer.com /news/IBS/wsoc/news-1800435.html   (222 words)

  
 Keyword   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
GOP chief wants McCrory foe out Challenger known for sexually explicit readings at meetings RICHARD RUBIN Staff Writer Hours after he filed to run for mayor last Friday, Republican Martin Davis got a call from county party chairman John Aneralla, who asked him to end his primary challenge to 10-year incumbent Pat McCrory.
— Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory released the following statement today in response to a Boston Herald article that shows Senator John Kerry was against nuclear preparedness programs: “When he was running for Lieutenant Governor in 1982, John Kerry campaigned against planning for state evacuation in the event of a nuclear attack.
He'll likely run against four-term Mayor Pat McCrory in the Republican primary, setting up a race that will focus largely on McCrory's support of a new $265 million basketball arena.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/keyword?k=mccrory   (1376 words)

  
 USCM | Tolerate No Truancy Program | Charlotte, North Carolina
The Tolerate No Truancy (TNT) program was initiated in Charlotte in January 1993.
The program was the joint effort of then-Mayor Richard Vinroot, Councilmember (and now Mayor) Pat McCrory, Police Chief Ronnie Stone and School Superintendent John Murphy.
It was developed in response to the community's rising concern over juvenile involvement in crime and the belief that young people between the ages of seven and 16 need to be in school and not on the streets where they have the potential to become either the victims or the perpetrators of crime.
www.usmayors.org /uscm/best_practices/bp_volume_3/charlotte_3.htm   (732 words)

  
 CHARLOTTE BOBCATS: NBA Expansion Franchise To Be Named Charlotte Bobcats
NBA Commissioner David Stern and Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory joined Johnson as the new team’s name, logo and colors were unveiled to fans at a team-hosted basketball street festival in the center of Uptown Charlotte.
The team’s name, logo and colors were selected following a six-month process that included various forms of fan feedback, a series of creative phases and a thorough analysis of merchandise opportunities, game presentation possibilities and licensing considerations.
“This naming announcement is one more part of the new and exciting chapter that we have begun with the NBA and Bob Johnson,” said Mayor McCrory.
www.nba.com /bobcats/news/charlottebobcats_061103.html   (798 words)

  
 The Meck Deck » Blog Archive » We’re Number 1! We’re Number 1!
See, the key to understanding Pat is that he thinks everyone else does not understand what is going on, that they are being manipulated by WBT and Rhino Times and Locke Foundation propaganda.
Only he, Pat McCrory, modern gnostic, has access to the truth.
He absolutely thinks he is Winston Smith, fighting the good fight against the Powers That Be, secretly knowing he’ll cave at the slightest opportunity.
charlotte.johnlocke.org /blog?p=419   (601 words)

  
 CHARLOTTE BOBCATS: Construction On New Uptown Arena Begins After Groundblasting
While the games in Charlotte's new Uptown Arena will begin in October 2005, the building of the facility officially started on July 29th, 2003.
Charlotte Bobcats and Sting owner Robert L. Johnson, Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, Charlotte Sting co-captains Andrea Stinson and Dawn Staley and members of the Charlotte City Council officially commenced construction of the facility with a ceremonial groundblast on the site.
The arena will offer suites, club seats, sports bars, restaurants, a team store, fan interactive zones and many other state-of-the art features.
www.nba.com /bobcats/arena_news_begins.html   (425 words)

  
 News 14 Carolina | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES
Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory is banking on some Missouri cooking.
McCrory is putting up some barbeque, while Slay is offering a variety of Saint Louis food favorites.
Slay will reveal the bounty at a 10 a.m.
rdu.news14.com /content/top_stories?ArID=41282   (141 words)

  
 News 14 Carolina | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
(CHARLOTTE) - Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory will host a meeting of the national Homeland Security Advisory Committee next week.
The 21-member group will talk Monday and Tuesday about critical infrastructure, information sharing by the private sector and
McCrory has been a member of the group since September 2003.
rdu.news14.com /content/top_stories?ArID=65776   (115 words)

  
 HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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Statement by Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory on John Kerry's Judgment on Security Issues.
Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory released the following statement today in response to a Boston Herald article that shows Senator John Kerry was against nuclear preparedness programs:
highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?docid=1G1:118696882&...   (173 words)

  
 Charlotte Succession - The Group Today for the Leaders of Tomorrow - Charlotte Succession Successes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The first ever Succession event went exceedingly well.
Mayor Pat McCrory spoke to a crowd of about 40 men in an intimate setting at the Charlotte City Club.
Pat spoke of leadership and integrity and r...
www.charlottesuccession.com   (237 words)

  
 Mayor Pat McCrory Addresses Pro Soccer Opponents - OurSports Central
Mayor Pat McCrory Addresses Pro Soccer Opponents - OurSports Central
The United Soccer Leagues and the two Pro Soccer League (PSL) National Championship opponents, the Charlotte Eagles and Utah Blitzz came together in a prelude to the PSL Championship Match (7:00 pm Saturday, September 4th at Waddell Stadium).
Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory welcomed Steven Thompson, Pro Soccer League Director of Operations and the Utah Blitzz to the City of Charlotte.
www.oursportscentral.com /services/releases?id=3082810&l_id=&t_id=   (519 words)

  
 American Community Survey data for Charlotte, N.C.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
American Community Survey data for Charlotte, N.C. high resolution
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory and U.S. Census Bureau Director Louis Kincannon prepare to brief reporters on Dec. 11, 2003 on American Community Survey data for Charlotte and other areas of North Carolina.
Last Revised: December 24, 2003 at 03:53:05 PM
www.census.gov /pubinfo/www/photos/charlotte12-11-03.html   (79 words)

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