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County Commissioner, Mecklenburg County · District 02
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Monifa (Mo) DraytonMo Drayton for County Commission

Monifa (Mo) Drayton

Candidate for County Commissioner, Mecklenburg County, District 02

Democratic

Background

Occupation
CEO of a strategic planning firm; chair, Mecklenburg ABC Board
Campaign website
modraytonforcountycommission.com

Chair of the Mecklenburg Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, appointed by the county commissioners in 2023 after serving on it since 2019, and CEO of a strategic planning firm. She spent more than 22 years in health care leadership and won the March 2026 Democratic primary over District 2 commissioner Vilma Leake.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports property tax stabilization for long-time homeowners

    Mo Drayton for County Commission District 2

    Campaign website · Mo Drayton for County Commission · modraytonforcountycommission.com

    “Support property tax stabilization measures that protect long-time homeowners.”
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Housing

  • Supports anti-displacement policies for long-time neighborhoods

    Mo Drayton for County Commission District 2

    Campaign website · Mo Drayton for County Commission · modraytonforcountycommission.com

    “Champion anti-displacement policies to keep families rooted in their communities.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports investing in sidewalks, greenways and transit connections

    Mo Drayton for County Commission District 2

    Campaign website · Mo Drayton for County Commission · modraytonforcountycommission.com

    “Invest in sidewalks, greenways, and safe transit connections to improve mobility.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports more clinics and maternal health services

    Mo Drayton for County Commission District 2

    Campaign website · Mo Drayton for County Commission · modraytonforcountycommission.com

    “Increase clinics and maternal health services to improve family well-being.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports data-sharing so residents can track county progress

    Mo Drayton for County Commission District 2

    Campaign website · Mo Drayton for County Commission · modraytonforcountycommission.com

    “Ensure data-sharing and transparency so residents can track progress.”
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