Who is LaWana Slack-Mayfield, Democratic Charlotte City Council at-large candidate?
LaWana Slack Mayfield
Political party: Democrat
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 52
Campaign website: www.votelawanamayfield.com
Email: mayfield4councilatlarge@gmail.com
Occupation: Housewife
Education: extensive
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought): City Council District 3 for 8 years
Please list your highlights of civic involvement.
Receiving Community Leader Awards from: Annual Dragon Boat Festival, Charlotte Black Pride, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, YWCA Women of Achievement, Democratic Municipal Officials, 2022 LGBT Arts/Culture & Music Festival Vanguard Award +
Should the City Council limit the number of new parking garages in and near uptown to encourage the use of public transportation?
Only if public transportation adjusts run times and routes
Describe your views on using public money to help build or improve private sports facilities or stadiums.
As a Dillon Rule State it would take legislation for local municipality to re-direct funds
Is there an area where you disagree with your party? Why?
Yes, Democrats need to be more progressive in being out front on all bias and anti conversations that negatively impact working poor, minority, women and LGBTQIA community
What one professional or political accomplishment are you most proud of?
The city “TLCbyCLT” housing rehab program
What separates you from your opponents?
As recently as the Republican convention, it was stated that they endorsed resolutions that include undermining the idea of public schools, criticizing public health measures in regards to COVID, vilifying my transgender brothers and sisters and they support the idea that the 2020 elections were stolen.
I separate myself as someone who served this community in various volunteer capacities for more than 20 years prior to running for office and continued my service as an elected official to create jobs, economic growth, housing rehab opportunities, and address the racial disparities impacting the community head on. I have and will continue to fight for all who have been disenfranchised and will support NO policy recommendation that will take rights away from them.
This story was originally published April 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM.