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James Maxwell Kerr
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
James Maxwell Kerr is a Republican Monroe City Council member seeking his second term, representing the City of Monroe in Union County, North Carolina.
Kerr has prioritized balanced economic development alongside historic preservation. He has championed completion of a control tower at Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport to enhance safety and attract larger commercial aircraft. He also supports law enforcement and new business recruitment through the Monroe Economic Commission.
Background and education
Kerr grew up in Marvin, NC, and relocated to Monroe in 1995. He and his wife own four of Union County's designated historic properties, reflecting his long-standing interest in historic preservation.
Career
Kerr is a licensed real estate broker. He serves on the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport Commission (Ex-Officio), the Monroe-Union County Economic Development Board of Directors, and chairs the Public Enterprise Committee.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Kerr”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Kerr”.