Public Hearing

Supported the 150-day data center moratorium, citing massive power and water consumption.

Advocated for the data center moratorium, noting environmental racism and historical redlining patterns.

Expressed deep concern over noise, lighting, and well water safety near proposed data center sites.

Demanded a retroactive moratorium and strict regulations on data centers in University City and East Charlotte.

Asked for a rescission of the 2023 University City data center approval due to lack of public transparency.

Shared spatial analysis showing cumulative toxic pollution and environmental injustice near proposed data centers.

Supported the moratorium and mandatory health impact assessments for digital infrastructure.

Urged council to distrust Duke Energy PR and require closed-loop water cooling systems.

Spoke on behalf of the NAACP opposing data centers and criticizing AI's impact.

Opposed data centers near Reedy Creek to protect his autistic son and local families.

Criticized opaque approval processes and supported the moratorium.

Catawba Riverkeeper supported the moratorium and tiered water consumption study.

Urged council to understand technology nuances and avoid fear-driven policies regarding data centers.

Spoke as legal counsel for developers supporting digital infrastructure as critical utility-like assets.

Representing NAIOP Charlotte, asked council not to pursue a moratorium and offered collaborative due diligence.

Southern Environmental Law Center attorney supported the moratorium and recommended special use permits.

Expressed distrust of corporate profit over resident well-being and supported the moratorium.

Supported the moratorium and questioned the lack of genuine community collaboration.

Warned of water contamination and rolling blackouts experienced in other states with data centers.

UNC Charlotte professor supported the moratorium and called for community stakeholder rules committees.

Spoke as a cybersecurity expert regarding tax exemptions draining public revenue for private profit.

Spoke regarding tax revenue generation and legal limitations on stopping existing by-right projects.

Supported East Charlotte residents and urged strict temperature and circular water requirements.

Expressed concern over foreign corporate investment and local resource impacts.

Spoke on behalf of the Welwyn neighborhood regarding MSD 5 expansion, double fee concerns, and green space maintenance.

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.

Praised the planning and CDOT staff for collaborating closely with the Mountain Island Lake community alliance on area plans.

Thanked the council for deferring the area plans and urged stronger policy protections to prevent heavy industrial manufacturing from being placed next to residential neighborhoods like Steeleberry Acres.

A real estate professional who urged consistent application of planning lessons, arguing that ML-2 industrial zoning near Berewick and Steeleberry Acres threatens neighborhood stability.

Thanked planning staff for detailed responses to community questions regarding activity centers and growth tools in northwest Charlotte.

Argued that increasing housing supply is essential for affordability and cited historic examples where higher density did not harm neighborhood character.

Highlighted negative impacts from past industrial projects on elderly residents and thanked the council for slowing down the area plan process.