Councilman David Howard Announces Mayoral Campaign

WCCB Charlotte,

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CHARLOTTE, NC — There’s another Democrat officially in the crowded race for Mayor of Charlotte. Β 

Third-term City Councilman David Howard opened his campaign headquarters Thursday on West Morehead Street in west Charlotte. Β Howard says the key to Charlotte’s success is creating jobs.

“People who have jobs have hope,” said Howard. Β “They can see where they can grow their families in the future, young people can see how they can make themselves a success.”

Howard will face current Mayor Dan Clodfelter, former County Commissioner Jennifer Roberts, and Mayor Pro-Tem Michael Barnes in the Democratic primary in September.

There are two Republicans running. Β Scott Stone officially launched his campaign Wednesday. Β He will face former City Councilman Edwin Peacock in the Republican primary.