INFORMATION ABOUT CLEVELAND COUNTY
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Cleveland County Board
Of Elections
Statement Of Purpose
The Cleveland County Board of Elections shall conduct all elections, as required to do so, in a non-partisan manner with honesty and fairness to all candidates, issues and citizens. The Cleveland County Board of Elections shall adhere, at all times, to the North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 163, and to all federal election laws as they relate to North Carolina. The Cleveland County Board of Elections shall strive to educate the general public in the election laws of North Carolina, and to the specifics of the election process as are current in Cleveland County. Election officials in Cleveland County shall show consideration, courtesy and a professional attitude in all dealings with the public.
August, 1999
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STREET ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 704-484-4858 FAX NUMBER: 704-484-4958 OFFICE HOURS:
8:00 A.M. UNTIL 5:00 P.M.
215 PATTON DRIVE, SHELBY, N.C. 28150
P. O. BOX 1299, SHELBY,
N.C. 28151-1299
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Director of Elections
Cleveland County Board of Elections
Shelby, North Carolina
Debra B. Blanton
Director Of Elections, CERA
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Meloni Wray
Deputy Director Of Elections
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Part-Time Personnel
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THREE MEMBER BOARD:
WILLIAM STEVE WELLS, CHAIRMAN
725 DIXON SCHOOL ROAD
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. 28086
704-739-1545
704-675-0658
Email: betsywells@yahoo.com
KATHRYN W. LIVSIE, SECRETARY
232 PUTNAM LAKE ROAD
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. 28086
704-739-4211
704-692-7309
Email: klivsie@carolina.rr.com
DERRICK L. HAYNES, MEMBER
300 ATLANTIC AVENUE
SHELBY, N.C. 28150
704-974-8195
Email: dhay1257@yahoo.com
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STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 919-715-2333
EXECUTIVE-SECRETARY DIRECTOR:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR:
DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGN REPORTING:
(Rev. 09/13/2011@08:54:00-BJS)