About the Air Quality Commission
The Air Quality Commission (AQC) was established in 2002 by the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Informative details and guidelines are found in the
AQC Charter.
AQC Mission
Promote the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the ambient air resources of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
AQC Purpose
Provide citizen and stakeholder input to the BOCC, local municipalities, and MCAQ staff through the review and recommendations of air pollution management policies, long range plans, operations, and their budgetary impacts in order to achieve this mission.
Air Quality Commission Meetings
Meetings take place at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Monday of every month. The public is always invited to attend AQC meetings to observe and provide comment. Sign up to receive the AQC's month agenda by email.
| 2022 AQC Meeting Schedule |
January 24, 2022
| July 25, 2022
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February 28, 2022
| August 22, 2022
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| March 28, 2022 | September 26, 2022
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April 25, 2022
| October 24, 2022
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May 23, 2022
| November 28, 2022
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June 27, 2022
| December 19, 2022
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*Meeting summaries are linked after being approved at the following month's meeting.
2021 AQC Meeting Minutes (2020) (2019)
Annual Report for 2021 This document was created by members of the AQC as an annual report for 2021 of its activities, programs, and progress.
Current AQC Members
The Commission is comprised of twelve members. Appointments are for three year terms and are made by the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. For information about serving on the Air Quality Commission visit the County Commissioner's Advisory Boards page.
| AQC Member |
Sector |
| Mr. Peter McGrath (AQC Chair) | Attorney |
| Mr. Marcus Hackler (Vice Chair) | Industry |
Rev. Janet Garner-Mullins
| Public
|
Ms. Lisa Hooker
| Public
|
Mr. William Lawrence
| Public
|
Dr. Aaron Levy
| Health Professional
|
Dr. Brian Magi
| Scientist
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Ms. Rosa Mustafa
| Environmental
|
Ms. Fern Paterson
| Public |
Mr. Billy Powers
| Transportation
|
Mr. Gregory Twait
| Engineer
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Email
AQC@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov to contact members of the AQC.
AQC Panel Discussion at 2017 AQ Forum
In November 2017, Mecklenburg County AQC members Terry Lansdell, Gordon Miller, Fern Paterson, and Jamie Watts fielded questions about their interest in air quality and the role of the AQC during a panel discussion at the annual
Air Quality Forum for permitted sources.