J'Tanya Adams
J'Tanya Adams was a Democratic candidate for District 2 representative on the Charlotte City Council in North Carolina. Adams was defeated in the primary election on September 12, 2017.
Biography
Adams is from Charlotte, North Carolina. She earned an associate degree from Central Piedmont Community College. Her professional experience includes working as the regional manager of EveryoneOn and in operations management at the Hearst Corporation. Adams founded Historic West End Partners, Inc. and cofounded The Greater West Coalition and 5 Points Community Collaborative. Other experience includes serving on the boards of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership and Lakewood Trolley, Inc, and belonging to the Johnson C. Smith University Council of Elders, Rosa Parks Farmers Market Community Advisory, Bruns Academy PTA, and Digital Charlotte Steering Committee. Adams has two adult sons.[1]
Elections
2017
The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, held elections for mayor and city council on November 7, 2017. A primary was held on September 12, 2017. A primary runoff was held on October 10, 2017, for the district 5 race. A candidate needed to receive over 40% of the vote in order to avoid a runoff election. All 11 seats on the city council were up for election. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was July 21, 2017.
Justin Harlow defeated J'Tanya Adams, Eric Erickson, and Michael McLean in the Charlotte City Council District 2 Democratic primary election.[2]
| Charlotte City Council, District 2 Democratic Primary Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Justin Harlow |
42.44% | 2,362 |
| J'Tanya Adams | 42.16% | 2,346 |
| Eric Erickson | 11.52% | 641 |
| Michael McLean | 3.88% | 216 |
| Total Votes | 5,565 | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results," accessed September 18, 2017 | ||
Campaign themes
2017
Adams' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Accountable representation
- Excerpt: "As Servant Leaders, we have a responsibility to those who elect us to office. We take an oath to be transparent, fearless, credible and wise advocates for our constituency. I will continue to listen to, converse with and stand up for the residents in District 2."
Housing
- Excerpt: "Safe shelter is a basic human right. Homelessness, displacement and being confined in an undesirable place are unacceptable when affordable choices should be available for all citizens. I will explore accessible housing options across the rental and ownership spectrum."
Economic diversification
- Excerpt: "The success of Charlotte’s citizens and small businesses are a reflection of its economic health. In this regard, Charlotte's pulse is faint. I will seek higher wages for service workers, recruit a mix of industries to restore jobs to the under employed and encourage the financing of creative economic programs that grow existing small businesses and birth new ones."
Broadband
- Excerpt: "Affordable Broadband Expansion - Dated digital infrastructure inhibits economic and educational progression. Access to quality high speed Internet at various price points should be available throughout our city to every citizen. I will continue to pursue digital equity for all citizens."
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