MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The race for Mecklenburg County Sheriff is officially heating up as Sergeant Ricky Robbins throws his hat in the ring this week.
Robbins is the latest candidate to challenge current Sheriff Garry McFadden in next year’s election. A veteran with over 30 years in law enforcement, Robbins is kicking off his campaign with a community celebration on Tuesday, July 15, at the Mint Museum Randolph in Charlotte.
The event promises to bring together a mix of community leaders, elected officials, and even a few faces from the Carolina Panthers, including Luke Kuechly and Chuba Hubbard.
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“This campaign is about people, protecting families, jail reform, and making sure our Sheriff’s Office reflects the values and diversity of the communities we serve,” Robbins said in a released statement on Wednesday…