Who is Stephanie Hand, Democratic Charlotte City Council District 6 candidate?

Name: Stephanie Hand

Political party: Democrat

Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 55

Campaign website: www.stephaniehand.com

Email: vote@stephaniehand.com

Occupation: Clergy

Education: BA, University of NC Charlotte; Master, Pfeiffer University; and Doctorate, Wesley

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

Please list your highlights of civic involvement:

Collaborative assisted the NC State Health Department to create vaccination clinics in underserved communities. Historically participate in polling and getting people registered and voting. Food Banks, Economic Development Training, Youth empowerment clinics. Coached at Carmel Middle School and won the Championship. Finding solution through a network of faith communities and the United Methodist Church to close the gap on Affordable Housing Crisis .

Should the City Council limit the number of new parking garages in and near uptown to encourage the use of public transportation?

I believe we must find solutions through more transportation options throughout the city of Charlotte, i.e better transit schedules, interconnected systems, and collaborative conversation with business like Uber, Lyft etc. to name a few.

Describe your views on using public money to help build or improve private sports facilities or stadiums.

I believe it is important to engage with the public about the priorities for spending public money on building and improving sports facilities and stadiums. It is important to present the case for the need, and have collaborative buy from our public sectors and business sectors.

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

It’s not a specific decision I can identify. However, it is important to work collaboratively on solutions for the pressing issues of our city, even when we disagree with other council members. Healthy debate is important to the work, as we create budgets, address city issues through zoning, ordinances, policies, contracts, the people hired, and how we fill the committees and agencies. These collegial debates and decision should always focus on the now and future of Charlotte.

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

Receiving the 2021 Harry Denmin Award for service. The highest service award in Methodism

What separates you from your opponents?

Hand didn’t respond to a question about her general election opponent. Her answer from the May primary is below.

A proven track record finding solutions. Responsive during COVID-19, with me to administer ‘pop-ups” vaccinating one people in underserved communities. I’m a responsive public servant that gets things done. I have a doctorate in organization change, a diversity and inclusion consultant and ordained clergy in the United Methodist Church. As a former Fortune 100 executive running airports, entrepreneur, civic, government, faith communities, I have experience.

This story was originally published April 25, 2022 at 7:25 PM.