Council Member· 2019–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Malcolm Graham
Charlotte
About
Malcolm Graham's platform and public engagement focus heavily on transportation and infrastructure concerns, notably opposing the current I-77 highway designs. He has also announced his intention to forgo another term on the City Council to explore a run for the office of Mayor of Charlotte.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureMalcolm Graham expressed strong opposition to current I-77 designs, stating they should be 'torn up'.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 3:08:45
- Avg per meeting
- 7:16
- Segments
- 3663
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Top issues during term (7)(General)
Citywide Rezoning Petitions and Land Use Changes
None directly associated with the planning briefing.
Livable-wage requirements in city contracting
New contracting requirements could affect vendor costs and city procurement spending, though no dollar figure is attached yet.
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program Implementation
The framework shapes how city contracting dollars flow to small businesses; the briefing will detail implementation costs and impacts.
Predatory towing protections
New towing rules could affect fees drivers pay and enforcement costs for the city, though no specific figures have been proposed.
CATS Red Line Commuter Rail Design Advancement
The contract amendment allocates $37.9 million for initial planning and design, backed by a $1.5 million fund balance appropriation.
city manager compensation
Your local tax dollars are now funding a higher salary and bigger compensation package for the city's top executive.
museum loan dispute
Taxpayers are on the hook while officials figure out how to recoup or restructure this massive $14.6 million loan.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Graham was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Obligation Refunding Bonds
General Obligation Bond Referendum
General Obligation Bond Referendum
Airport On-Call General Contractor Services
2026 General Airport Revenue Bonds and Construction Period Financing
Initial Findings Resolution on 2026 General Airport Revenue Bonds and Construction Period Financing
General Vehicle Collision Repair Services
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.