for 

Delter K. Guin, III

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​Hello, Thank You for visiting.

As a Charlotte native born and raised here,

I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the Queen City.

     My decision to run for Mayor of Charlotte the city I love and was born and raised in was primarily because I have seen a shift in the city, while some truly for the better, ultimately a lot has been for the worst. Yes our city skyline is stunning and rivals some of the biggest cities in the world but at what cost? When I am riding through and seeing clusters of people homeless, on the street, begging for food, sleeping on church steps, families sleeping on bus station benches together within a birds eye view of the Mayor’s office and Government Building. Unacceptable. The spike in homelessness, rise in crime and trash all over the city is something we have all seen and there needs to be true change and accountability. 

My vision for Charlotte includes Affordable Housing, An End to Homelessness in the city, Combating Crime increasing in the city, Increasing resources from healthcare to food insecurity within the city, Bringing higher paying jobs to the city, Community Engagement, Cleaning up Charlotte and much more.  If we have a one sided economy where a majority of workers in the city live in surrounding areas we are not benefiting from that, those sales tax, property tax and income tax are being paid in other cities when all we have is traffic congestion and skyscrapers, why? Because everyone is being Priced out of Charlotte and can't afford to live here. Charlotte needs more than pretty buildings with out-of-town employees, we need a booming market that attracts Investors, Employers and most importantly

RESIDENTS!

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MY VISION​

Affordable Housing

I will make it a primary focus on making Charlotte more affordable. While North Carolina has no Rent Control Laws. I will advocate with city leaders and state legislators to implement new laws that will cap rent and not allow landlords to charge whatever they want without repercussions as they have been allowed to do for decades.  This type of lawlessness is exactly why homelessness is skyrocketing due to outrageous rent and housing prices. There currently is a "Inclusionary Zoning Policy" included with the cities Unified Development Ordiance (UDO) which includes incentives to encourage developers to include affordable housing units in their projects but does not require it. Also the red tape and qualifications to get into affordable housing makes it difficult to be approved and when you are approved there a waitlist. We need affordable housing for thousands of Charlotte residents, those who are just graduating from college and entering the work force and make too much per the income limits to qualify for affordable housing or the single mom who makes $1,000 over the limit so has to pay $2500 a month for a decent apartment and then there's income qualification of 3 times the rent to be approved and rent increases upon renewal with zero restrictions on how high the landlord can increase the rent on a current tenant which could be out of greed, retaliation, or with the intent to get the tenant to move and not renew by hiking up the price. All of which I want to work with city and state leaders to make housing more accessible to the average Charlotte resident so homelessness is not an option. The rise in costs of rent and housing has been an ongoing issue for years in Charlotte and there has been little to no effort to truly combat this and I intend to do everything I can to fight for you!​​​​​​​​​

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End Homelessness in Charlotte

There has been a surge in homelessness in recent years to the point you cannot walk in uptown without encountering someone living on the streets and in need of food and shelter and asking for help. I rode through the city with a friend who does not live in Charlotte and they could not believe the amount of people at every corner, it was sad and embarrassing to see. As proud as I am to be from Charlotte, this is a horrible reality in the city and is not being addressed and is only getting worse.  We had tent city where homeless had an encampment just outside the city, it seems now that was only just the beginning.  It must end.  There are tons of vacant & abandoned buildings all over the city that could house Charlottes homeless, from men, women, children, and families.. THIS is when city council should use its power to offer incentives to investors and property owners so to use those places as shelters - simply a cool place in the summer and a warm place in the winter. 

This is Uptown Charlotte in 2025

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Fight Crime in Charlotte

Crime in Charlotte has been a issue for years as well and in recent years there has especially been an issue with shootings, robberies and street take overs. This year already there have been over 20 street take overs and shootings resulting in the loss of multiple officers lives all covered nationally by major outlets such as CNN & The Guardian. When Charlotte is in the national spotlight it should be for good not bad.  I intend to launch an initiative to create a environment where law enforcement is not an outsider enforcing the law but a true part of the community, known by their individual names and create a sense of camaraderie. We need laws, we need law enforcement and we need to feel protected and we need to be able to coexist realizing that neither side is the enemy. I am so proud when I see CMPD out in the community especially over the weekends in uptown as I see Charlotte residents enjoying themselves. What I want is to bridge the gap between the two with community events and dialogue. Charlotte must also crack down on criminals who are repeat offenders and having a zero tolerance for violent offenders and those who attempt to take over the city.

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Clean Up Charlotte

Charlotte was once voted one of the cleanest cities in America, today that's certainly not the case as you can see trash all over the streets and highways, from Sharon Road to Center City. A few years ago I adopted streets in Charlotte to help Keep Charlotte Clean. I would make the cleanliness of the city a important part of my administration with monthly goals and reports as well as a planned budget to keep trash & pollution from overtaking our city.

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Limiting HOA organizations Authority 

I am a supporter of Home Owners Associations also known as HOA's because most of them keep our communities and neighborhoods clean and safe. However there are a few HOA's across the country who raise concern being most HOA's have unchecked power and authority which can be harmful to a homeowner. There are currently no laws limiting HOA's authority and there's no one they have to answer to. They can evict residents who are not even behind on their mortgages and take residents to court over frivolous violations such as uncut grass which can lead to jail for some residents and happened to someone recently in another state. Sadly here in North Carolina a woman recently lost her $800,000 home because of $400.00 in unpaid HOA dues. I want to ensure there are fair checks in balances and everyone has a voice in the city of Charlotte especially when it comes to your own home. My goal is not to step over HOA's or allow neighborhoods to start violating city ordinances but to again make sure there is fair due process and no one is at risk of being made homeless for grass or clogging up local court dockets with lawsuits.

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Affordable & Attainable Healthcare in Charlotte

As Mayor of Charlotte I would be a champion for affordable healthcare, actively promoting policies that prioritize accessibility, equity and cost transparency in the healthcare system. Advocating against barriers many individuals face in receiving care, supporting legislation that expands coverage and reduces costs, and amplifying the voices of underserved communities. I pledge to work with policymakers & lawmakers to consistently push for systemic change and an affordable healthcare system for all.

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Traffic Congestion & Road Construction

Often times I feel like city officials are not apart of the city when it comes to city planning and road construction because there's no way they travel the same roads we do and commute the same routes we do.  Because despite the roads being horrible to drive on with potholes all over the city, almost all major streets have some form of construction or road blocks in the city and are mainly being worked on during peak times of the day which is morning commutes and evening commutes impacting our daily schedules and adding pollution to the environment with unnecessary waits in traffic causing even more emissions. I would propose that there be a streamline schedule that works with daily commuters and a deadline with construction contracts on when projects should be completed or fines will be imposed. Also ensuring when approving zoning & construction projects that they do not conflict with each other and limit the amount of construction on any given road or route so there's not back to back construction work at every turn. I will also work with city planning to address the rough roads in an effort to fix our city streets.

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Bring High Paying Jobs to Charlotte

Through attractive and lucrative incentives including tax credits and abatements as well as performance goals that once met, incentives given with a tailored approach for various sectors. As well as utility discounts through negotiated rates which will pass on savings to Charlotte residents who are hired by these companies.

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Redesign Resources for Charlotte Residents in Need

There are about 3 main resources available to help those in need with rent assistance, utility assistance and food assistance. The main caveat is the lack of funding, then we have to address the strict qualifications to get assistance, all the while, the CEO of Duke Energy is paid $20 million dollars but your electricity is shut off for failure to pay a $200.00 bill and because you made $100 over the cut off to qualify for assistance you and your family are now without power.  That should not be and here in Charlotte I will work with city officials to ensure this is no longer a reality for many living in the city.

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I will pledge to NOT raise Property Taxes

This is a burden to many and not just home owners but renters as well. Many Landlords will pass this tax bill onto their tenants by raising rent. This will also help seniors and those on a fixed income.

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Public Transportation

I pledge to advocate against an increase in tax & cost of public transportation and instead work with city council in restructuring advertising revenue and utilizing funding appropriately without cutting cost or layoffs.

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Transparency in Government

I will make it a priority to ensure Charlotte Residents are confident in how their money is being spent, including web access to audits and budgets as well as open discussions during Q&A's during city hall meetings. There has to be trust and accountability within all forms of Government for its people to support them and I intend to bring that into office day one! 

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In closing I would like to take a moment to Thank You for visiting my page and allowing me the opportunity to shRE vision for Charlotte. My decision to run was fueled by the fact we have a beautiful city with only a small percentage able to enjoy it or afford it. My goal is to change that and create a more equitable, inclusive and affordable City for EVERYONE!

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Thank you,

Delter K. Guin, III - Democrat Candidate for Mayor of Charlotte

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