By a unanimous vote, the Harrisburg Town Council has appointed Mike Thevenin to fill the seat vacated by Ian Patrick, who has been appointed to serve on the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners following the passing of longtime commissioner Lynn Shue.

Thevenin’s appointment marks his second term with the Harrisburg Town Council. Thevenin was sworn in during the December Council Meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025.

Thevenin, along with his wife Shelli, established roots in Harrisburg in 1993. Together, they raised their two daughters here, giving him a valuable, long-term perspective on the Town’s growth and evolution of needs.

Before serving on the Harrisburg Town Council, Thevenin served on the Harrisburg Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, supporting the Town’s growth in recreational programming and quality-of-life initiatives.

In addition to his civic roles, Thevenin has served as a local pastor for “The Burg” church for several years.

“It is such an honor to be appointed to serve this great community,” said Councilman Mike Thevenin. “I appreciate the confidence of the mayor and fellow council members, and I look forward to representing the citizens of Harrisburg to the best of my ability.”

Thevenin will serve the remainder of Patrick’s term, expiring in 2027.

The Town of Harrisburg welcomes Mr. Thevenin back and looks forward to his contributions to advancing the Town’s strategic goals and serving its residents.