JD Mazuera Arias
District 5 · Term 2025–2027
JD Mazuera Arias represents District 5 on the Charlotte City Council. His district covers East Charlotte, including the Eastland Yards corridor — one of the city's largest redevelopment sites. First-term council member in the 2025–2027 term.
Mazuera Arias voted yes on the Crosland Southeast affordable housing project, which is located in his district. He has also been active in discussions about the CMPD staffing crisis and East Charlotte townhome density disputes.
Name note: Auto-captions on YouTube consistently render his name as “Masquera-Arias,” “Matsoura Arias,” or “Masura Arias.” The correct spelling is Mazuera Arias.
In The Mercury
Six Council Members Voted for Affordable Housing in East Charlotte. Four Who Champion Equity Voted No.
Crosland Southeast · In his district · Yes vote
Charlotte City Council Approves $4.3M Transit Authority Start-Up
Transit authority funding
When Neighbors Push Back: Far East Charlotte Residents Challenge Dense Townhome Plan
East Charlotte density and neighborhood pushback
Charlotte Police Union's National Guard Plea Signals Staffing Crisis
CMPD staffing and public safety
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