Edwin Peacock III, Charlotte City Council at-large candidate, answers our questions
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Name: Edwin B Peacock III
Email: edwin@edwinpeacock.com
Political party: Republican
Which position are you running for on the Charlotte City Council? Charlotte City Council At Large
Age: 55
Campaign website or social media page: edwinpeacock.com
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Education: University of Georgia- BA in Political Science; Certificate in Global Studies
Have you run for and/or held elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought and/or held)
City Council At-Large 2007-2011
Please list your highlights of civic involvement
CLT City Council 2007-2011; Rotary Club of CLT, 106th President 23-24; Elder- Myers Park Presbyterian; Adult Sunday School Leader; Trustee, Blumenthal Performing Arts; Trustee, NC Arts Council; Trustee, The Fletcher School; Board of Visitors, Johnson C. Smith University
What are the most important issues facing Charlotte, and how would you address them?
Crime- develop an updated public safety plan in coordination with new CMPD Chief who will be hired & DA- Spencer Merrieweather; Transportation- advocate for the passing of the 1% sales tax referendum in order to advance our 2040 Transit Plan
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?
The city did not handle this correctly. I would’ not have supported the settlement
How will you earn public trust in the wake of public controversies that roiled City Council this spring?
Lead with transparency!
How will you work to improve transparency within city government?
Set policies & standards for communication to Board Members & the public, especially as it relates to matters of public safety.
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?
Yes! I’m in favor of the expansion of a multi model transit plan that looks towards the rapidly changing advances in transportation & mobility.
Is there an area where you disagree with your party on local or state issues? Why?
I disagree with the NCGA as it relates to their freezing of involuntary annexation.
What separates you from your opponent(s)?
Qualifications. Experience. Perspective.
What one professional or political accomplishment are you most proud of?
Championing our high standards at the city when I cheered our environmental committee in the early days of establishing our policies as it relates to sustainability and best practices.
