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Banker, activist to vie for clerk By SHERRY KITTS, LTN Staff Writer Feb. 25, 2002 - Patsy Black says if elected as Lincoln County Clerk of Court, she will bring strong leadership and management skills to the office. Black, a Peoples Bank vice-president and community activist, is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination in the May 7 primary. “I’m committed to serving the people of Lincoln County,” said Black who filed as a candidate on Feb. 18. “I have the people skills, and management skills, and I have served in numerous leadership roles.” Black said she can provide exceptional customer service externally and internally to the citizens of Lincoln County and that “it is very important that the Clerk have excellent leadership and management skills in building this effective team.” Black has been in banking for 32 years. She attended the North Carolina School of Banking Mid Management program in Chapel Hill. Her leadership skills, she said, include 24 years of supervision and staff development. The candidate says her banking background qualifies her to serve as Clerk of Court. “There are a lot of similarities with the two positions,” Black said. “Like a bank, the Clerk’s office also handles large sums of money and has numerous audits.” She said her job is much more than working nine to five and making deposits or loans. Black said when dealing with the public there are daily challenges. The bank, she said, is one of the first places an individual goes for help when a family member dies, prior to going to the Clerk’s office. Black said she has heard that the office’s employees are concerned about losing jobs with a change of Clerk of Court, however, she said, she does not plan any personnel changes. “My understanding is that the current staff is very knowledgeable and I look forward to meeting them.” Black said she decided to run for the office after being approached by a group of east Lincoln residents who suggested she make a bid. Black, 54, said she learned valuable lessons during her childhood in Gaston County. “I was taught to treat people equally, the way one should be treated,” Black said. “I have carried these ideas into my working career, and they are things which have made me successful.” Black moved to Denver 13 years ago and is a resident of the Westport community. She is the parent of a son and daughter and has two granddaughters. The Clerk of Court hopeful lists a long series of community and civic activities, including serving as co-chair of the 2001 East Lincoln Relay for Life — she will serve as chairwoman this year —, service on the East Lincoln Rescue Squad, East Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department and East Lincoln Betterment Association boards, and serving as chairwoman of the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce East Lincoln Advisory board. She is also a member of the Denver Lake Norman Rotary and is on the Salvation Army Advisory Board of Directors. Others in the running include: Democrats Sonny McSwain, Teresa Haynes Peeler, and independent Janet Carpenter Spears. Jim Hallman and Fred Hatley are the Republican candidates. The Lincoln County Clerk of Court is paid an annual salary of $69,900.
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