ABOUT
Ian Patrick
LEADERSHIP
Ian Patrick was seated on the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners in December 2025. Since his appointment, his achievements have been noteworthy.
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Eliminated automatic 85% tax breaks for corporations
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Closed the $13.7 Million Budget Deficit
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Secured funding for two NW Cabarrus Schools
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Added bonuses and teacher raises
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Hired a permanent County Manager
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Added 19 Sheriff's Deputies
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Ensured future school construction spending will be voted on by the people
Ian previously served two terms on the Harrisburg Town Council from 2019 - 2025 where he also served as the Chair of the Board of Adjustment and has served as an alternate representative for the Centralina Regional Council.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Chairman, Committee on Financial Efficiency (CoFE)
Board-member , Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC)
Cabarrus County Active Living Centers Advisory Council
CENTRALINA Area Agency on Aging
Harrisburg Town Council Liason
CAREER & AWARDS
Ian Patrick is an Architect and holds registrations in North and South Carolina. He attended UNC Charlotte and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture. He owns an architecture firm that was founded in 2015.
In 2022, Ian was awarded the prestigious Charlotte Business Journal's 40 under 40 Award.
Ian serves on the board of the Construction Professionals Network (CPN), and is Board Chair of CPNI, the non-profit arm that provides free workshops to struggling rural towns in North Carolina. The group provides recommendations and resources to help grow their economies.
He is a member of the Cabarrus Chamber and the NCEDA (North Carolina Economic Development Association), a former member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the US Green Building Council (USGBC) where he has served on various boards and committees.
Ian lives in Harrisburg with his wife Erin and their two children Uriah (15) and Stevie Jean (6).