Christy Clark, Huntersville mayoral candidate, answers our questions
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Name: Christy Clark
Age: 54
Campaign website or social media page: christyclarknc.com; facebook.com/christyclarknc; x.com/ChristyClarkNC
Occupation: Technology Associate / Specials Teacher
Education: BA English, Roanoke College; Paralegal Certificate, Duke University
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought or held)
I ran for NCHD 98 in 2018, 2020 and 2022 and served from 2019-2020. I am currently the Mayor of Huntersville since 2023.
Please list your highlights of civic involvement
I have lead the board to create a municipal fire department with full time and part time firefighters. We appropriated town funds to hire police officers. Our investment in public safety lead to 17% reduction in crime. I advocated for three school resource officers for elementary schools. We approved the construction of our new town hall which will bring our employees under one roof and improve service to residents. Our board was also awarded a civility for our commitment to respect.
What are the most important issues facing Huntersville today, and how would you address them?
Traffic challenges that come with rapid population growth and housing affordability are two of our important issues. In 2023, voters approved a $50M bond for transportation. We also adopted a mobility plan in 2025. Using these to continue to improve our roadways will help alleviate traffic issues over time. We are having a housing needs assessment done to determine types of housing are needed to increase affordability. A plan will be developed in to address this critical issue.
How would you ensure Huntersville’s growth doesn’t outpace its infrastructure?
To ensure Huntersville’s growth doesn’t outpace its infrastructure, we must continue to enforce our 2040 comprehensive plan. We will continue to ensure new development aligns with the town’s long-range land use map. We are also analyzing our past, current and future housing developments. Following the analysis, we will propose adjustments to ordinances or procedures to ensure growth is managed.
How would you work to improve traffic and road congestion as Huntersville continues to grow?
Following our Mobility Plan, utilizing the 2023 Transportation Bond funds, and our 2040 plan are the key aspects of improving traffic and road congestion. Because road development is slow, expanding public transportation is key. Prioritizing greenways and sidewalks to connect residential areas with retail, schools, and parks is an important park of the formula. As we make Huntersville more walkable and bikable, this will encourage residents to get off the roadways.
Do you support implementing a local sales tax to fund transit improvements? Why or why not?
I am in favor of the local sales tax to fund transit improvements. The pending tax would provide about $10M more dollars to the town to build roads. Additionally, the prioritization of the Red Line commuter rail will allow residents to have a safe alternate way to commute. The development of the Red Line will bring much needed attention to our downtown as we continued to redevelop and grow the area. Why should voters choose you over others who are in the race?
I bring a consensus-building approach to leadership. I have experience at both the state and local levels, which enables me to navigate complex systems on behalf of our town. I’m a task-focused leader who makes data-driven decisions. I focus on the issues that matter most to Huntersville, such as our roads, infrastructure enhancements, and public safety investments. My focus is on delivering thoughtful solutions that support sustainable growth in our community.
