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Expressed strong support for Animal Care and Control budget items, including new staff and the South Tryon adoption center.

Supported animal shelter staff resources and funding in the budget.

Advocated for public funding of arts and culture institutions in Charlotte.

Advocated for city workers to receive a 10% raise rather than 4%, noting disparities with police and fire increases.

Spoke on behalf of city workers requesting better pay raises and workplace respect.

Expressed strong support for the $125 million housing bond on the November ballot.

Requested funding for regular training of housing providers on non-discrimination and affirming practices.

Spoke on behalf of OneMECK urging the Council to increase the housing trust fund bond to $200 million.

Spoke on behalf of Charlotte firefighters calling for pay parity, lower healthcare costs, and modified duty positions.

Spoke in support of the People's Budget coalition priorities, including housing and transit.

Voiced support for the People's Budget and criticized the current I-77 resolution for lacking independent study teeth.

Spoke on behalf of the National Federation of the Blind regarding inadequate and unreliable paratransit services.

Advocated for a $200 million housing trust fund bond to support affordable rental and homeownership options.

Spoke for Springclean supporting textile recycling and workforce development programs.

Advocated for dedicated housing funds to combat displacement associated with transit expansions.

Spoke for Crisis Assistance Ministry supporting the People's Budget and increased housing investments to address soaring evictions.

Urged funding for legal representation for tenants facing eviction.

Spoke for Project 704 advocating for accessible infrastructure and housing for people with disabilities.

Presented petition cards in support of the People's Budget priorities from 1,500 residents.

Spoke for Kinship Plot supporting the $200 million housing trust fund and faith-based housing initiatives.

Requested restored funding for Safe Alliance victim assistance and 24/7 helpline.

Highlighted the critical public safety role of Safe Alliance in supporting domestic violence survivors.

Shared personal testimony as a domestic violence survivor saved by Safe Alliance legal advocacy.

Retired CMPD supervisor urged continued funding for Safe Alliance as a core public safety necessity.

Shared personal survival story and advocated for continued Safe Alliance funding.

Requested continued funding for Safe Alliance as essential public safety infrastructure.

Advocated for housing trust fund money for small emerging developers and crime prevention funding.

Argued for broad city worker pay raises rather than disproportionate police funding.

Spoke as a Charlotte firefighter detailing low base pay, extreme hours, and lack of true parity.

Asked the council to maintain pay parity for firefighters and avoid freezing pay steps.

Asked council to honor pay parity commitments for firefighters working grueling 24-hour shifts.

Spoke on behalf of the Charlotte International Cabinet thanking the manager for the international relations manager position.

Urged the council to use the budget process to set a bold policy agenda and expectations for the next mayor.

Spoke for the Bicycle Advisory Committee asking for $20 million per bond cycle for dedicated bicycle networks.

Supported housing trust fund increases and street outreach services for unhoused residents.

Supported international relations manager position and urged further economic development investment.

Spoke as a Charlotte Water employee requesting fair compensation compared to public safety departments.

Spoke for Alternatives to Violence, highlighting crime reduction results and requesting livable wages.

Expressed support for Animal Care and Control budget items and staff positions.

Spoke for Prospera NC requesting reconsideration for funding under the financial partner program.

Advocated for increased bicycle infrastructure spending and safer road design manuals.

Urged establishment of a dedicated office of international affairs and additional staff support.

Supported secure gun storage initiatives and continued funding for Alternatives to Violence.

Advocated for equitable arts funding for the Charlotte Museum of History, noting staff and facility strains compared to peer cultural institutions.

Spoke on behalf of Charlotte Firefighters Association Local 660, urging wage and benefit adjustments to match peer cities and addressing staffing shortages.