CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Democratic Jennifer Roberts won the 2015 mayoral election on Tuesday night.
It was a race to the finish between mayoral candidates Edwin Peacock III and Jennifer Roberts.Β
Both parties put up a strong fight during the 2015 elections. In the end, Peacock conceded and it was Roberts who became the city’s newest mayor.
@JenRobertsNC winner of Mayoral race says victory for Charlotte vows bring brighter vision, future @WCCBCharlotte pic.twitter.com/QT4dh8zfv6
β Amanda Fitzpatrick (@WatchAmandaTV) November 4, 2015
Roberts served on the County Commission for eight years, from 2004- 2014.Β She has also been an active fundraiser, raising over $334,000 during her candidacy.Β Β
The main message of Roberts’ campaign: She wants to expand Charlotte’s economic opportunity. Roberts has said she wants residents to know about the programs and resources available to help small business and start-ups in Charlotte.
To see the full election results, click here.
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