2007 Cary, North Carolina, mayoral election

October 2025 October 2025 Presidential no 2003 Cary, North Carolina, mayoral election 2003 2011 Cary, North Carolina, mayoral election 2011 October 9, 2007 175x175px Harold Weinbrecht Nonpartisan candidate 10,122 58.31% 175x175px Ernie McAlister Nonpartisan candidate 7,194 41.44% Mayor Ernie McAlister Nonpartisan candidate Harold Weinbrecht Nonpartisan candidate Cary, North Carolina, held an election for mayor on Tuesday, October 9, 2007. Harold Weinbrecht won an upset victory against incumbent mayor Ernie McAlister. Issues The main issue of the 2007 mayoral election was managing high population growth in Cary. Between 1990 and 2000, Cary's population grew 115.6% from 43,858 to 94,536. Decennial Census of Population and Housing https://www.census.gov/decennial-census October 28, 2025 United States Census Bureau The Raleigh-Cary area was the fastest growing metro area in the United States between 2000 and 2010 according to the U.S. Census.Rodriguez Barbara U.S. Census: Raleigh-Cary is fastest growing metro area https://www.blueridgenow.com/story/news/2009/03/19/us-census-raleigh-cary-is-fastest-growing-metro-area/28103444007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z117433e007600v117433b0074xxd117465&gca-ft=171&gca-ds=sophi BlueRidgeNow 28 October 2025 Former mayor Koka Booth (1987–1999) oversaw a period of rapid expansion.Weinbrecht's Balanced Growth Approach a Hit with Cary Voters https://www.wral.com/story/1912110/ WRAL 28 October 2025 His successor, Glen Lang (1999–2003) advocated for slower growth and increased fees for residential developments. 1999-11-02 Builders Fear Lang's Victory May be the Nail in their Coffin in Cary https://www.wral.com/news/local/story/141422/ 2022-07-30 WRAL.com enNilsen Kim June 13, 2005 Cary's growth hits full throttle https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/stories/2005/06/13/story1.html Triangle Business Journal July 30, 2022December 12, 1997 Commission to Examine Cary Growth Issues wral.com http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/167812/ 2009-04-04 Under Lang's leadership, Cary's annual population growth rate decreased from 13% to 3%.Ousted Cary Mayor Has No Regrets About How He Governed https://www.wral.com/news/local/story/107075/ WRAL 28 October 2025 Incumbent mayor Ernie McAlister succeeded Glen Lang in 2003 and supported policies returning to fast growth. By 2007, ongoing residential and commercial development led to community concerns about overcrowding and traffic. In particular, a new development with offices, shops, and condos on the northeast corner of Highhouse Road and Davis Drive became a flashpoint of the election. The project was supported by McAlister and narrowly approved by the town council. Opponents argued that the area was already overly congested.Weinbrecht Wins Upset in Cary Mayoral Race https://www.wral.com/story/1908306/ WRAL 28 October 2025 McAlister was challenged by Harold Weinbrecht who campaigned on "balanced growth". Weinbrecht had served on the town council since 1999."Harold Weinbrecht", Town of Cary. Retrieved January 25, 2020. Weinbrecht's uncle Fred Bond was mayor of Cary from 1971 to 1983.150 Moment: Mayor Fred G. Bond https://carycitizen.news/2021/09/17/150-moment-mayor-fred-g-bond/ Cary Citizen News 28 October 2025 McAlister's campaign criticized Weinbrecht's fiscal policies, asserting that his proposals would lead to increased municipal spending and higher taxes. McAlister spent $217,762 on the election compared to Weinbrecht who spent $50,223. McAlister received large donations from development and real estate groups. McAlister donations included $4,000 from Gregory Sanchez, president of Triproperties development firm, $4,000 from Greg Sandreuter, president of real estate company Hamilton Merritt, $4,000 from the N.C. Home Builders Association PAC, $3,000 from the N.C. Realtors PAC, and $1,700 from three associates of Crosland Group. Crosland Group was the developer behind the controversial new project at Highhouse Road and Davis Drive. In contrast, most of Weinbrecht contributions were composed of smaller $25 to $50 donations. Weinbrecht received $500 from Barbara Lang, wife of former mayor Glen Lang, and $500 from DavisandHighHouse.org, a political group formed to oppose the Crosland Group's development.Geary Bob Elections 2007: Cakewalks and catfights https://indyweek.com/news/elections-news/elections-2007-cakewalks-catfights/ Indy Week 28 October 2025Cary Election Day....October 9th 2007 Polls Open 6:30AM...Make Your Voice Heard http://www.davisandhighhouse.homestead.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20070913141728/http://www.davisandhighhouse.homestead.com/ September 13, 2007 DavisandHighHouse.org Results Weinbrecht won an upset victory against McAlister, despite being out-spent 6-to-1.Weinbrecht Wins Upset in Cary Mayoral Race https://www.wral.com/story/1908306/ WRAL 28 October 2025 The four districts adjacent to the Davis Drive and High House road development voted for Weinbrecht with margins ranging from 69% to 71% in his favor. 2007 Cary mayoral electionPast Election Results https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/board-elections/data-reports/past-election-results wake.gov Wake County, North Carolina NonpartisanWeinbrecht was registered as a member of the Democratic Party. Harold Weinbrecht (incumbent) 10,122 58.31 Nonpartisan Ernie McAlister 7,194 41.44 Other Write-ins 44 0.25 N/A 17,360 See also List of mayors of Cary, North Carolina References Category:2007 North Carolina elections Category:2007 United States mayoral elections Category:Mayoral elections in Cary, North Carolina