Who is Trina Boyd, Mecklenburg Democratic commissioners at-large candidate?

Trina Boyd

Political party: Democratic

Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 37

Campaign website: https://www.boyd4mecklenburg.com/

Email: trina@boyd4mecklenburg.com

Occupation: Small Business Owner

Education: Degree in Healthcare administration

Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought): No

Please list your highlights of civic involvement:

I am the president of Women In Power and I hold monthly educational FREE classes to minority women in business. I have serve two years on the PTSA board of Palisades Park Elementary. I worked with a non-profit organization called DIG to feed the homeless and giveaway Christmas toys. I have also worked with To Serve With Love to help with a Thanksgiving giveaway.

Should the county government consider implementing reparations for Black residents or Black-owned businesses?

Both

The county recently approved its first round of federal pandemic relief funding. How should it prioritize funding during the second round?

The funding should be prioritized to helping residents with rental assistance, mortgage assistance, small business relief.

Is there an area where you disagree with your party? Why?

No

What separates you from your primary opponents?

What separates me from my opponents is that I’m going to always do whats right, and not whats popular. I’m big on helping small business owners, and I’m a problem solver. I will come up with a permanent solution for out homeless population and help with economic opportunities for our workers and small business owners. I will also help establish a county owned daycare for workers who work at night. Vote Trina Boyd to fill the void. May 17th

What one professional or political accomplishment are you most proud of?

Professional accomplishment that I’m proud of is helping other small businesses start their business.