Who is Billy Maddalon, Democratic Charlotte City Council District 1 candidate?
Billy Maddalon
Political party: Democrat
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 55
Campaign website: www.billymaddalon.com
Email: billy@billymaddalon.com
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Education: Masters
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought): Charlotte City Council at large and NC House Dist 100
Please list your highlights of civic involvement
Charlotte City Council 2013; Alexander Youth Network Board; Time Out Youth Board; Visit Charlotte Board; Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority Board; Guardian Ad Litem; Therapeutic Foster Parent; Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association Board; Dilworth Community Association Board; Aldersgate Methodist Retirement Community Board; Eastland Area Strategies Team Board Chair; East/West Coalition founding member; NC State University Alumni Association Board President; Meredith College Trustee
Should the City Council limit the number of new parking garages in and near uptown to encourage the use of public transportation?
Yes. The more convenient it is to drive, the more likely one is to drive. Alternative mobility has to be comparable in convenience.
Describe your views on using public money to help build or improve private sports facilities or stadiums.
In general, it’s a question of economic development yield. I would treat any taxpayer expenditure as an investment and do a cost/benefit analysis of the return on that investment vs. other alternatives.
Is there an area where you disagree with your party? Why?
In general, as a small business owner, I view regulations skeptically. The regulatory arm of government is strong and rarely appears on the radar of the voting public.
What separates you from your primary opponents?
In short, my civic experience separates me from my opponents. I have a lifetime of demonstrated executive experience, both as a member of governing boards and as chair, where I’ve been able to make a difference and make things better.
What one professional or political accomplishment are you most proud of?
By far, I’m most proud of having employed more than 300 people and successfully made more than 500 payrolls over the past 25 years. My business has allowed not just me to support my family, but has also supported the families of hundreds of others.
This story was originally published April 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM.