Who is Malcolm Graham, Democratic Charlotte City Council District 2 candidate?
Malcolm Graham
Political party: Democrat
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 59
Campaign website: www.malcolmgrahamclt.com
Email: m.graham.12@aol.com
Occupation: Executive Director, Charlotte Amateur Tennis Championship
Education: BS. Political Science, Johnson C. Smith University
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought): Charlotte City Council, 2019-Present, NC State Senate, 2004-15, Charlotte Council 1999-05
Please list your highlights of civic involvement
Fighting back State take over of Charlotte Douglas Airport as a state senator. Comprehensive state wide gang legislation sponsor. Beatties Ford Road redevelopment. Corridors of Opportuntity Program
Should the City Council limit the number of new parking garages in and near uptown to encourage the use of public transportation?
Yes, I am willing to studying the impact of limiting the number of new parking garages to support greater use of public transportation.
Describe your views on using public money to help build or improve private sports facilities or stadiums.
Sports and entertainment is part of the fiber of the Charlotte Community. Private/Public partnership should be a part of the strategy to accomplish that goal.
Is there an area where you disagree with your party? Why?
I govern from the middle
What one professional or political accomplishment are you most proud of?
Statewide comprehensive Gang Bill as a State Senator
What separates you from your opponent?
What sets me apart from my general election opponent is my knowledge of the district and my vast experience at the state and local levels of government, as well my proven abilities to get things done.
This story was originally published April 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM.
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