Terrie Donovan has a bachelor’s degree in history from Oglethorpe University. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Terrie D. Donovan's campaign for Charlotte Mayor is her first entry into politics.

Believes modernizing and expanding infrastructure will support small businesses, attract new employers, and boost the economy.

- Believes modernizing and expanding infrastructure will support small businesses, attract new employers, and boost the economy.

Economy

Promises to bring transparency to City Hall.

- Promises to bring transparency to City Hall.

Public Services

Believes Charlotte's housing costs are "out of control" and current officials have failed to address the issue.

- Believes Charlotte's housing costs are "out of control" and current officials have failed to address the issue.

Housing & Urban Development

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Plans to prioritize funding for law enforcement, community safety, and prevention.

Believes Charlotte needs "leadership that is serious, compassionate, and focused on safety."

- Plans to prioritize funding for law enforcement, community safety, and prevention.
- Believes Charlotte needs "leadership that is serious, compassionate, and focused on safety."

Public Safety

Believes Charlotte's growth relies on modernizing and expanding infrastructure, including roads, transit, broadband, and utilities.

- Believes Charlotte's growth relies on modernizing and expanding infrastructure, including roads, transit, broadband, and utilities.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Education

Ethics & Conduct

Terrie D. Donovan

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Believes Charlotte's housing costs are "out of control" and current officials have failed to address skyrocketing prices.

Supports modernizing and expanding infrastructure, including roads, transit, broadband, and utilities, to support small businesses, attract employers, and boost the economy.

Terrie is a real estate professional and small business owner. She has worked in the real estate industry since 2000. Before entering real estate, she helped military veterans transition into civilian careers. She also has experience in business relations with Fortune 500 companies.

Supports modernizing and expanding infrastructure to support small businesses, attract new employers, and boost the economy.

Promises to bring transparency back to City Hall.

Believes Charlotte's housing costs are excessively high and current officials have failed to address this issue.

Believes modernizing and expanding infrastructure is crucial for supporting small businesses, attracting employers, and maintaining economic growth.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.