Who is Danté Anderson
Danté Anderson is the District 1 representative on Charlotte City Council and the current mayor pro tem. The city’s official bio lists her education as MIT (electrical engineering and cinema studies), NYU (MFA), and Harvard (MBA). Her stated priorities are community safety, affordable housing, and a livable wage. District 1 covers neighborhoods near the center and southeast, including Dilworth, Plaza Midwood, Grier Heights, Freedom Park, Myers Park, Eastover, Elizabeth, Chantilly, and Windsor Park. See the official bio and the printable district map for boundaries. City Bio • District 1 Map (PDF). Charlotte NC+1
Anderson first took office in 2022 and is up again in 2025. Ballotpedia lists her current term end date and primary status. Ballotpedia profile. Ballotpedia
How she became mayor pro tem
On Dec. 5, 2023, Council elected Anderson mayor pro tem on a 7–4 vote after debate over tradition and process. Reporting from WBTV, WFAE, and the Charlotte Observer documented the vote and context. WBTV • WFAE • Charlotte Observer. https://www.wbtv.comWFAECharlotte Observer
Platform and positions (in her words and record)
Housing and wages
Anderson centers affordable housing access and living wages in her platform. Her campaign site frames the core goals as “affordable housing, living wages, and safe communities.” Campaign homepage. Dante Anderson for City Council
Transit sales-tax referendum
The one-cent county transportation sales-tax referendum is scheduled for the November 4, 2025 ballot after state approval of the P.A.V.E. Act and a county vote to place it before voters. Municipal and local reporting outline the mechanics and allocation ranges. WFAE explainer • Town of Davidson Fact Sheet • WCNC roundup. WFAETown of DavidsonWCNC
In the WSOC “Political Beat” questionnaire, Anderson says she supports the transit tax, citing the need for bus, light-rail, and commuter-rail investments and calling delay costly. WSOC District 1 Guide. WSOC TV
Airport worker standards vote
On June 24, 2025, Council deadlocked over whether to refer an SEIU-backed airport wage and standards ordinance to committee; the mayor broke the tie against referral. Coverage and advocacy summaries list individual votes, placing Anderson among members who opposed referral. WFAE report • REBIC vote tally • WSOC follow-up. WFAEREBICWSOC TV
Who she’s running against
The Democratic primary lists Anderson versus community advocate Charlene Henderson. Multiple outlets note the match-up; earlier cycles sometimes styled the name as Henderson-El. WSOC District 1 Guide • Yahoo/WSOC • Ballotpedia. WSOC TVYahooBallotpedia
District 1 responsibilities in plain terms
District members set policy, approve rezonings, steer corridor and mobility investments, and pass the budget with 11 other members and the mayor. The city’s page explains how Council works and where to find meetings, agendas, and contact points. Charlotte City Council overview. Charlotte NC
How and when to vote in this race
- Primary Day: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, polls 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mecklenburg BOE — Upcoming Elections. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
- Early Voting: Starts Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Charlotte. Check sites and hours. BOE Events Calendar. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
- Photo ID: Required. If you need one, the county can issue free IDs during early voting. Mecklenburg BOE — Voter ID. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
- Find your ballot and precinct: Use the county search tools before you go. Mecklenburg BOE. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
Contact and additional resources
- City office: 704-336-4099 • Dante.Anderson@charlottenc.gov • Council page lists request forms for meetings or events. City Bio. Charlotte NC
- Campaign: Positions and updates are on her site. Campaign homepage. Dante Anderson for City Council
District context at a glance
- Map and neighborhoods: Use the official PDF to confirm whether your address is in District 1. District 1 Map (PDF). Charlotte NC
- What Council can and can’t do: The General Assembly sets limits on local wage mandates and tax authority, which shaped both the airport vote and the transit referendum path through the P.A.V.E. Act. WFAE P.A.V.E. overview • WCNC P.A.V.E. signed. WUNCWCNC
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“Danté Anderson, District 1: Complete 2025 Candidate Briefing for Charlotte City Council”
by Jack Beckett, The Charlotte Mercury (CC BY-ND 4.0)