Meet Marjorie Molina

I’ve raised children in East Charlotte. I’ve been a working mother, a businesswoman, and a public leader responsible for decisions that shape how people live, move, and thrive. I bring national campaign experience, real-world pressure, and grounded clarity into a seat that touches every system in this city: from housing and infrastructure to safety and the daily rhythm of life.

 

I don’t govern from theory; I govern from proximity. That’s why I led the negotiation that moved Eastland Yards forward. Two competing proposals stood on opposite sides of a divided conversation, each with its own vision and supporters. I knew I risked losing people on both sides, but I stayed with it. I listened, I built trust, and I helped broker a resolution that brought both sides together.

 

The result wasn’t just unanimous Council support; it was a historic outcome. This is the kind of leadership I bring to every table, including as the only woman on the Council’s Jobs and Economic Development Committee and as Vice Chair of the Transportation, Planning, and Development Committee.

 

I’ve consistently earned the trust of my fellow council members, ensuring that we move forward unanimously when it matters most. This is how I helped secure $1 million in city funding and facilitated the land transfer for the Katie Blessing Center, championed SparkCentro as a model for culturally rooted economic growth, and protected more than 170 families at Peppertree Apartments. I’ve shaped the infrastructure and economic policies that define how Charlotte moves forward.

 

As a Spanish-speaking Black woman, I understand the complexity of identity and access, and I ensure that government isn’t lost in translation for anyone. I’ve stewarded some of Charlotte’s most consequential civic investments with discipline and stability. I’m not running to reintroduce myself; I’m running because the work is active, the outcomes are visible, and the next phase deserves the same steady hand that brought us this far.