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Danté Anderson
Party:
Democratic
Incumbent:
Yes
Previous experience in elected office:
Mayor Pro Tem and District 1 Representative (2022–present)
Age:
~52
Occupation:
Former Chief Business Officer at Cisco (2021–2023)
Description:
Anderson’s platform focuses on affordable housing, livable wages, public safety, and expanding employment opportunities across Charlotte. She was elected Mayor Pro Tem in December 2023, breaking from tradition after receiving fewer at-large votes than another councilmember. She regularly fills in for Mayor Vi Lyles in leading zoning meetings and other meetings. She is strongly allied with Lyles, supports the proposed increase in the sales tax for transit and transportation and is considered a backer of initiatives put forward by city staff.
Other personal:
Anderson is a South Charlotte native and a graduate of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. She earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Media Studies from MIT (1995), an M.F.A. in Cinema Studies from NYU (1999), and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School (2003). She identifies as LGBTQ+ and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.