Michael Betterly

About this race

Soil & Water Conservation District board: promotes conservation of soil, water and natural resources, often working with farmers and landowners on conservation programs.

5 candidates ran for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Michael Betterly

Since 2010 has worked with small and mid-sized farms on business strategy, finances and regenerative soil products, and has worked on stormwater projects with specific soil needs.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Improve stormwater programs
• Expand tree canopy
• Support soil improvement and farm viability
• Prepare for extreme weather and drought

In their own words: WSOC-TV questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Michael Betterly only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: WSOC-TV questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• Barbara Bleiweis
• Jillian King
• Makenzie Pearce
• Long Tran

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What does the Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor seat do?

Soil & Water Conservation District board: promotes conservation of soil, water and natural resources, often working with farmers and landowners on conservation programs.

Who is Michael Betterly running against?

Barbara Bleiweis, Jillian King, Makenzie Pearce and Long Tran, for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

Should I vote for Michael Betterly?

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