Brendan Maginnis

Social Services His bold plan expands the successful MECK Pre-K program by adding 1,000 seats annually, launches Charlotte 3-K for free or low-cost pre-K for 3-year-olds, and introduces the innovative Tri-Share program to cut childcare costs by 66% for working families. Economy Brendan K. Maginnis is committed to creating a more equitable Charlotte by delivering 8,000 well-paying jobs by 2030, prioritizing opportunities for non-degree holders in construction, logistics, and hospitality. Infrastructure / Transportation Instead of the 1.38 billion Red Line, delayed until 2035 and favoring suburbs, Brendan proposes a cost-effective 1.2–1.5 billion Blue Line extension to Carowinds, leveraging existing infrastructure to add 10,000–15,000 daily riders, generate 50–100 million annually for south Charlotte, and boost Uptown tourism by 20–30 million. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Drawing on innovative models from cities like Chicago and Albuquerque, We'll prioritize community trust, youth engagement, and equitable economic growth to address systemic issues, including racial disparities in arrests. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Our comprehensive public safety plan tackles rising crime—highlighted by a 24.7% homicide increase in 2024—by expanding proven programs like the Office of Violence Prevention and Child Development – Community Policing, investing 32 million in job training, small business grants, and digital equity to reduce crime through economic opportunity, and reforming policing with education incentives. Government Reform By enhancing the Open Data Portal with real-time budget updates, launching a Charlotte Accountability Commission inspired by Oakland, and empowering residents with participatory budgeting and community policy forums, we’ll ensure City Hall works for you. Housing As Mayor, Brendan K. Maginnis will lead a transformative plan to address this crisis, building on successes like the Housing Trust Fund (218M invested, 11,000 units) and Charlotte Housing Opportunity Investment Fund (1,927 units created).