About LaWana Slack Mayfield

Voting for LaWana Mayfield for Charlotte City Council means supporting a leader with a proven track record of dedication, innovation, and community advocacy. Here are some compelling reasons to consider:

Proven Leadership

  • Experience: Over a decade of service on the City Council, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
  • Historical Milestone: First openly LGBTQ person elected citywide in Charlotte, demonstrating her commitment to diversity and inclusion.


Community Advocacy

  • Affordable Housing: Champion of the Faith in Housing Initiative, partnering with faith-based organizations to create affordable housing on church properties. Created Charlotte’s “TLCbyCLT” housing rehabilitation program.
  • Economic Development: Played a key role in projects like the Charlotte Premium Outlets and the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, boosting local employment and economic growth.


Innovative Solutions

  • Job Fairs: Organized the Annual Charlotte Douglas International Airport District 3 Job Fair and the city’s first youth job fair, connecting job seekers with employers.
  • Support Services: Advocates for comprehensive strategies to address homelessness, including mental health services and job training.


Recognized Achievements


Commitment to Listening

  • Community Engagement: Believes in listening to the public’s concerns and connecting them with the necessary resources to address their needs.


“My diverse experiences have underscored the importance of truly listening to the public’s concerns and effectively connecting them with the necessary resources.” – LaWana Mayfield

By voting for LaWana Mayfield, you’re supporting a leader who is dedicated to building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Charlotte. Your vote can help continue the positive momentum and ensure that the needs of all residents are met.

Experience

Charlotte Church and Developer Advance Affordable Housing Project September 18, 2024 – LaWana Mayfield continues to champion affordable housing in Charlotte. Recently, she supported a project by DreamKey Partners and Newell Presbyterian Church to build 54 affordable townhomes, addressing the city’s growing need for affordable housing

Dedication

  • Proven Leadership: Over a decade of service on the City Council.
  • Community Advocate: Champion for affordable housing, economic development, and community safety.
  • Innovative Solutions: Spearheaded successful projects like the Goodwill Opportunity Campus and Charlotte Premium Outlets.
  • Faith in Housing Initiative Ongoing – LaWana Mayfield has been instrumental in the Faith in Housing Initiative, partnering with faith-based organizations to create affordable housing on church properties. This initiative aims to provide more housing options for low-income families and individuals.

Results

LaWana Mayfield has been actively involved in several key initiatives and achievements on the Charlotte City Council. Here are some highlights:

  1. Faith in Housing Initiative Ongoing – LaWana Mayfield has been instrumental in the Faith in Housing Initiative, partnering with faith-based organizations to create affordable housing on church properties. This initiative aims to provide more housing options for low-income families and individuals.
  2. Economic Development: She played a significant role in the development of the Charlotte Premium Outlets and the expansion of Carowinds1.
  3. Job Fairs: Mayfield has been instrumental in organizing the Annual Charlotte Douglas International Airport District 3 Job Fair and the city’s first youth job fair1.
  4. Community Projects: She has supported the development of the Goodwill Opportunity Campus and improved sidewalk widening in District 31.
  5. Housing and Safety: Her priorities include economic growth, community safety, and stabilizing property values1.
  6. Mayfield has also received numerous awards for her civic engagement, including the 2017 Charlotte Pride Champions of Pride Harvey Milk Award and the 2017 National League of Cities LGBTQ+LO Outstanding Local Leadership Award1

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