Michael Tyler Evola of Union County
Michael is a committed community leader and passionate public servant with a comprehensive and substantial record of service, reflecting his dedication and willingness to put service above self. Michael has gained much experience working for and volunteering with our municipal, county, and state governments and multiple nonprofit organizations throughout our community.
Michael is proud and honored to have the opportunity to serve the people of our community, providing representation for his generation while simultaneously working to improve the community for all residents. Through his advocacy, Michael strives to take what actions he can today to be a positive force for planned progress in our community for tomorrow.
Michael has lived most of his life in Union County. His lived experiences in towns like Waxhaw and now Indian Trail have influenced his appreciation of what it means to be part of a community. Growing up in this community, his family instilled in Michael the values of leadership, service, and neighborliness, building a foundation of public service as a central tenant from childhood.
As a leader, Michael wants to ensure that our community can provide opportunities for people to prosper for generations to come and that folks not just survive but thrive here in Union County. To do this, Michael believes in collaborating, coordinating, and communicating with our neighbors to unite the community and create positive outcomes for our future.
"I have an irrepressible desire to live till I can be assured that the world is a little better for my having lived in it."
- Abraham Lincoln
16th President of the United States
Councilmember
Over ten years ago, Michael was diagnosed with a brain tumor that would take away his hearing. He is completely deaf on his right side. Michael quickly realized that we as a society do not adequately accommodate people with disabilities as we should. Since then, Michael has been determined to change that.
Michael has served as a Governor-appointed Councilmember to the North Carolina Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing since July 2021 and the North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council since February 2024, advocating for a more accessible North Carolina that provides quality services and accommodations for people with disabilities.
On these councils, Michael has worked to improve existing or create new services for people with disabilities. Michael believes that if we as a society are purposeful in eliminating barriers and creating a more equitable and accessible world, then people with disabilities can live as independently as those without.
Your Neighborhood Notary Public
Michael is a public officer of the State of North Carolina and serves a vital role in protecting residents and facilitating commerce for those conducting business throughout Union County. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall initially appointed Michael in 2021, and he is serving his first five-year term. Michael takes pride in providing fair and unbiased service to the people.
Michael ensures that various documents are credible and honest, adhering to his statutory obligation to protect the public's interest. Michael offers his services free of charge as he considers his role to be a noble community service. The State authorizes Michael to perform acknowledgments, oaths and affirmations, and verifications or proofs, ensuring his clients receive the best service.