City Officials
Elected officials for Charlotte — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
James "Smuggie" Mitchell Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem2022–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Dimple Ajmera
Council Member2017–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
LaWana Mayfield
Council Member2022–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Victoria Watlington
Council Member2019–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Danté Anderson
Council Member2022–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Malcolm Graham
Council Member2019–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Malcolm Graham's platform and public engagement focus heavily on transportation and infrastructure concerns, notably opposing the current I-77 highway designs. He has also announced his intention to forgo another term on the City Council to explore a run for the office of Mayor of Charlotte.
Joi Mayo
Council Member2025–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Joi Mayo's campaign focused on pushing for change and addressing practical improvements and repairs needed in west Charlotte. As a newly elected council member, her platform centers on addressing local grievances and improving city services.
Reneé Perkins Johnson
Council Member2019–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
JD Mazuera Arias
Council Member2025–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Kimberly Owens
Council Member2025–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Ed Driggs
Council Member2013–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Ed Driggs campaigned for reelection to the Charlotte City Council positioning himself as a 'true conservative' representing South Charlotte. The provided articles do not contain detailed policy proposals or specific campaign promises beyond his ideological framing as a conservative incumbent.
Former Officials (6)
Vi Lyles
Mayor2017–2026
Served until Jun 2026
Edwin Peacock III
District 6 Council Member2025–2025
Served until Dec 2025
Marjorie Molina
District 5 Council Member2022–2025
Served until Dec 2025
Tiawana Brown
District 3 Council Member2023–2025
Served until Dec 2025
Tariq Bokhari
District 6 Council Member2017–2025
Served until Apr 2025
Braxton Winston II
Council Member2017–2023
Served until Dec 2023