Who is Malcolm Graham, Democratic Charlotte City Council District 2 candidate?
Name: Malcolm Graham
Political party: Democrat
Which position are you running for on the Charlotte City Council?
Charlotte City Council District 2
Age as of Nov. 7, 2023: 60
Campaign website: malcolmgrahamclt.com
Occupation: Executive director
Education: Johnson C. Smith University, BS, Political Science
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought and/or held):
1999-2004 Charlotte City Council, D4
2005-2015 North Carolina State Senate, D40
2014 Candidate US Congress
2019-Present, Charlotte City Council,D2
Please list your highlights of civic involvement.
Sponsored State Wide Anti-Gang Bill (State Senate)
Corridors of Opportunity Program, Beatties Ford Road Re- Development, (City Council)
National Minority Supplier Council Council of the Year, when I served as Executive Director of the Carolinas Chapter, National Board member, and President of National President/ED executive council.
The future of Eastland Yards still hangs in the balance, with two options on the table — an indoor sports complex and one that would include a soccer academy, esports hub and amphitheater. Which do you support, and why?
I support the proposal that best protects the public investment of 30m that was made, and has the highest possibility of long term success. The developer must have the ability to move quickly to meet the timeline of the master developer, and meets community needs as outline by various interest & community groups.
What’s the minimum and the maximum commitment Charlotte should give to the Carolina Panthers for stadium renovations?
Tepper Sports & Entertainment owners of the Carolina Panthers & Charlotte FC produces over 1.5 billion annually in economic impact. Our decsion to invest should be and the level of investment should be base on a wide variety of other factors.
Is there an area where you disagree with your party on local or state issues? Why?
No major difference.
What separates you from your opponent(s)?
My ability to lead the District as well as provide leadership for the entire city. My ability to get things done at all levels of government on behalf of the community. My strong grass roots support from neighborhood and community leaders. My leadership position on council as chairman of the Economic Development Committee, and past chairman of the Affortable Housing
What one professional or political accomplishment are you most proud of?
Statewide Anti-Gang Legislation that I sponsored as a North Carolina State Senator.
This story was originally published August 24, 2023 at 5:00 AM.
