All residents within Charlotte should live in a community they are proud to call home. I have championed equitable access to city and county resources by partnering with non-profits and neighborhood organizations while on the City's Community Relations Committee.

I understand the difficulties of finding safe and affordable housing in today's market as a former Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) teacher. Every resident within the city deserves the opportunity to live in the community where they work.

As the population of Charlotte continues to grow, we must be thoughtful of our existing infrastructure and reliance on cars. I am a strong proponent of the Smart Growth method. Smart Growth America's mission is to connect people to jobs and services in a way that mitigates urban sprawl.

Every Charlotte resident deserves access to a job that provides a living wage with the opportunity for advancement. There are several initiatives that the City and State fund that provide workforce development. Funding and outreach efforts should be increased for organizations....