The Future of Charlotte
My election platform – A Vision for Charlotte’s Future – grew from the same foundation our past leaders established to make Charlotte great today.
Charlotte civic and business leaders have worked hard over the years to make our city a great place to live and work. Charlotte is growing and that growth brings opportunities, as well challenges.
As I’ve visited other countries and regions, I’ve observed a broad range of leaders employing a variety of methods to advance their goals. Vision, commitment, and patience all are hallmarks of successful leadership. And while there’s room for everyone on the world stage, only the most active, innovative performers earn a curtain call.
In Charlotte, we rely on our ‘can do’ spirit to achieve our goals. The decorum and professionalism with which we hosted the 2012 Democratic National Convention gave the world a glimpse of our potential and announced our arrival as a city to be reckoned with. But now that we have people’s attention, it’s our responsibility to hold onto it by strategically unfolding our vision for the future. What follows are some of the thoughts, ideas, and action items I will contribute to this vision.