Matt Britt, Charlotte City Council at-large candidate, answers our questions
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Name: Matt Britt
Email: mbforclt@gmail.com
Political party: Democratic
Which position are you running for on the Charlotte City Council? At Large City Council
Age: 47
Campaign website or social media page: brittforclt.com
Occupation: Healthcare Marketing
Education: BS from UNCW & MBA from UNCG
Have you run for and/or held elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought and/or held)
No. Served on Zoning Board in a previous city.
Please list your highlights of civic involvement
Chair of Smart Start of Forsyth County, Co Chair of NC Pre-K Committee and Current Marketing & Communications Chair and Vice Chair in waiting of South Charlotte Partners.
What are the most important issues facing Charlotte, and how would you address them?
Charlotte’s biggest challenges are economic mobility & affordability, trust in leadership, and strategic growth. Too many people are being priced out of the city they helped build. I’ll fight for smarter housing policies and stronger tenant protections. Our leaders talk past the people. I’ll show up, listen first, and act transparently. Too many communities feel left behind. I’ll push for investments in education, transit, and businesses—because progress when done right lifts everyone, not just a few.
The city of Charlotte provided CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings with more than $305,000 in a deal reached during a private meeting – details of which were not available until news outlets started reporting on the issue. Did the city handle this correctly based on what the public knows about the situation? Why or why not?
From everything I heard and understand about the situation, I have to assume the decision on how to handle the settlement was handled appropriately. It seems that the bigger issue is how the council allowed the escalation and the lack of respect that lead to said settlement. I know that my ability to process, communicate, and give respect to all those around me would have prevented a situation like this.
How will you earn public trust in the wake of public controversies that roiled City Council this spring?
You earn trust by giving trust and being honest and authentic. That is the only way I know how to function and I look forward to bringing that to the City and its communities North, South, East and West and everyone in between.
How will you work to improve transparency within city government?
Mostly covered this above, but the way you approach your work and engagement with the city is what leads to comfort and transparency.
The General Assembly has given Mecklenburg County permission to put a referendum on the ballot to raise the county’s sales tax to fund road, rail and bus projects. Will you vote in favor of the referendum? Why or why not?
I will vote for this referendum, but that does not mean I don’t see issues. The challenge is we absolutely need more funds for roads and improved transportation options across the board. What we must do is manage the next steps with precision and an eye to what is possible. We need to find ways to compensate lower income families with economic mobility policies and initiatives as this tax is definitely regressive. But again, the need is there, it just has to managed well and I know I can bring the right perspective and approach to help the council do that.
Is there an area where you disagree with your party on local or state issues? Why?
In a general sense I agree with my party. We need to focus on what we can control at every level, make sure we take the best actions and steps forward, and we HAVE to get out and vote. That is perhaps our biggest failure as a party. If Democrats all voted, we would never lose another election.
What separates you from your opponent(s)?
My strategic mindset that thinks beyond whats in front of me and looks for what is possible. I also think my ability to garner and build relationships based on mutual respect and partnership will be invaluable to Council, the City and the Community in the coming years.
What one professional or political accomplishment are you most proud of?
The variety of me career in itself is something I am very proud of. My service to Smart Start and NC PreK was so powerful and I was able to lead us to a combined application process and to a new Executive Director. That said, building a marriage that has lasted 20+ years and raising two smart, supportive, and strong daughters feels pretty good too.
This story was originally published August 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM.
