LaWana Mayfield for Charlotte City Council At-Large
Leadership with Love. Service with Purpose. Results You Can See.
I’m Councilwoman LaWana Slack-Mayfield, and for more than a decade, I’ve been fighting for Charlotte families. In our neighborhoods, at the Government Center, and everywhere, decisions are made about our future.
I don’t just make promises. I have the receipts:
- Affordable housing through the Faith in Housing initiative.
- Jobs and upward mobility from airport job fairs and the Goodwill Opportunity Campus.
- Safer streets, better transit access, and digital tools like the CLT+ App to make city services work better for you.
That’s why leaders you trust, such as those from the Charlotte Fire Fighters Association Local 660 to the Black Political Caucus, from SEIU Local 32BJ & Workers United to National organizations LPAC & Victory Institute to the Charlotte Observer, have endorsed me for re-election.
Now, I’m asking for your vote to continue serving as your At-Large Councilwoman. Together, we can keep Charlotte moving forward with equity, accountability, and compassion at the heart of every decision.
Testimonials from the Community
LaWana has always shown up for our community with honesty and transparency. She listens, she understands the challenges we face, and she’s not afraid to take action. That’s the kind of leadership Charlotte needs.
I’ve seen firsthand how committed LaWana is to making housing more affordable and ensuring small businesses like mine can thrive. She doesn’t just talk about change—she works to make it happen.
What I admire most about LaWana is her integrity. She treats everyone with respect and puts residents first. I know she will continue to fight for fair wages, better transportation, and opportunities for all of us.
LaWana truly cares about people. She’s approachable, trustworthy, and understands that the needs of our community are constantly evolving. With her experience, I believe she’s the right person to represent us at-large.
In The News
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | WCCB Charlotte, Kaci JonesCHARLOTTE, N.C. – Fears and outrage grow as Border Patrol swarms Charlotte. More than 130 people have been arrested in three days of Operation Charlotte’s Web.
“This is the worst period that we ever experienced in Charlotte, North Carolina,” James Mitchell, Charlotte City Council at Large said. “I just feel helpless. I wish we had more, more guidelines, more authority.”
Border Patrol says most of the people arrested violated immigration laws and some have violent criminal histories, but some citizens are even scared. Businesses are closing, people aren’t showing up to work, more than 20,000 students didn’t show up to school Monday.
“Here’s the opportunity for you to be that true ally,” Lawana Mayfield, Charlotte City Council at large said. Like I said, do the grocery shopping, pick up the meds if you need to, make sure that the children have what they need.”Continue reading the full story here. [...]
Friday, October 24, 2025 | WCNC Charlotte, Nate MorabitoCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Six months after Heal Charlotte‘s taxpayer-backed temporary housing program at a former Sugar Creek area motel ended, the city of Charlotte has warned that, for now, the organization cannot receive any additional money. Public records show, leading up to that decision, the city flagged accounting concerns tied to the $2.25 million in American Rescue Plan Act money the nonprofit received for the project at the former Baymont Inn.Documents suggest Heal Charlotte has failed to meet its federal and contractual obligations. Founder Greg Jackson disputes that assessment, but told WCNC Charlotte he’s remained transparent with the city throughout this process.Continue reading the full story here. [...]
Monday, October 6, 2025 | WCNC Charlotte, Walker LawsonMECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — The competition for homes in Charlotte is intensifying — and more and more, it’s not between families. It’s between families and corporations.A new study from UNC Charlotte’s Urban Institute shows corporate landlords now own roughly 7.5% of single-family homes in Mecklenburg County — a 65% increase in market share from 2019 to 2023.“Corporate landlords have uprated a large space within the discussion on affordable housing and the housing crisis,” Eric Moore, senior research associate at UNC Charlotte, who led the study, said.By the end of 2023, researchers found more than 5,800 corporations owned single-family homes across the county, many clustered in central Mecklenburg.Continue reading the full story here. [...]
2025 Endorsements
