Joi Mayo (D) – Charlotte City Council – District 3
LPMeck Alignment |
Summary of Responses |
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| 88% 🟢 |
Supports less restrictive zoning, is neutral on transit tax hikes, and advocates cutting wasteful spending. She favors private-sector solutions, individual freedom, and community-driven development. |
Full Answers Provided by the Candidate:
1. Should zoning laws be more or less restrictive?
I believe zoning laws should be less restrictive, particularly when they limit small businesses, housing choice, and community-driven development. Overly rigid rules often slow down investment and prevent neighborhoods from shaping their own growth. We can protect health and safety standards while making it easier for families, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits to bring new opportunities into their communities.
2. Do you support or oppose the proposed transit sales tax hike?
I am neutral on the proposed transit sales tax. Transit is critical for connecting people to jobs, education, and opportunity, but I also recognize concerns about raising taxes and how those costs affect working families. My priority is ensuring that if new revenue is considered, it is used transparently, with strong oversight, and directly benefits the communities most impacted by congestion and limited mobility. I also believe we should explore private partnerships and efficiencies in the existing budget before asking taxpayers to contribute more.
3. Which areas of the budget would you cut if elected?
I would cut wasteful spending that doesn’t serve residents directly—such as duplicative administrative costs and projects that prioritize outside developers over neighborhood needs. Taxpayer dollars should not fund corporate welfare or excessive bureaucracy. By streamlining government and shifting resources toward infrastructure, safety, and economic opportunity, we can maximize impact without burdening taxpayers.
4. Should the government step back in areas better handled by the private sector?
Government should not try to replace the important roles that communities, nonprofits, and businesses play. If corporations paid people adequately and invested more in their workforce, the need for nonprofits would be greatly reduced. At this time, many nonprofits are often better positioned to respond because of their flexibility, innovation, and the trust they’ve built with historically underserved communities that may be wary of government programs. I believe government should focus on core services and creating fair conditions, while respecting and supporting the partnerships that are already working on the ground.
5. What is your most Libertarian stance, and why should Libertarians support you?
My most Libertarian stance is my commitment to expanding individual and economic freedom. I oppose heavy-handed government mandates and believe in empowering people, not bureaucracy, to drive solutions. Whether it’s advocating for small business growth, fighting for community-driven investments instead of top-down decisions, or protecting residents’ right to shape their own neighborhoods, I stand for freedom, fairness, and accountability. Libertarians should support me because I will work to reduce waste, protect civil liberties, and open the door for more choice and opportunity in Charlotte.