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Dimple Ajmera
Party:
Democratic
Incumbent:
Yes
Previous experience in elected office:
At-Large City Council Member (2017 – Present); Candidate for NC Treasurer in 2020; Appointed to Charlotte City Council for District 5 in 2017 to complete Rep. John Autry's term.
Age:
~36
Occupation:
Previously worked in investment management at Yardi and strategic program management at TIAA
Description:
Ajmera is vying for her fifth term on the city council, and her policy platform focuses on equitable access to safety, infrastructure, housing and opportunity. She advocates for public safety measures that transcend geographic disparities in Charlotte, arguing that “safety should not depend on your Zip code.” She also believes in investing in sustainable infrastructure and climate resilience, championing the adoption of the bipartisan Strategic Energy Action Plan–the city's first-ever framework to transition to a low carbon future. Her housing platform emphasizes expanding affordable housing access, and she also champions inclusive economic development that brings jobs and innovation to underserved communities. She does support the current transit referendum but says that it should include “a focus on the communities who need it most.” She says she is endorsed by former Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl and former Charlotte mayor Harvey Gantt.
Other personal:
Ajmera immigrated to the United States at age 16. As a working mother, she cleaned hotel rooms to support herself through college. She earned a B.S. in accounting from the University of Southern California. She was recognized as one of The Mecklenburg Times’ 50 Most Influential Women in Mecklenburg County and the Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. Ajmera was the first Asian-American and youngest woman to be elected to City Council.