County Manager
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Mike Downs began working for the county in 1986 as a zoning inspector. Since, he's served as:

  • Zoning administrator
  • Director of development services
  • Director of public safety services
  • Deputy county manager

The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners appointed Mike as county manager in 2011.

‍He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Pfeiffer University in 1983. He also received several certifications. These certifications came from the University of Chapel Hill NC School of Government.

Mike and his wife, Beth, have two grown children. They have given back to Cabarrus County through careers in education, law enforcement and social work.