Joi Mayo
District 3 · Term 2025–2027
Joi Mayo represents District 3 on the Charlotte City Council. Her district covers portions of south Charlotte where growth and density balance are defining issues in community area planning and zoning decisions. Mayo has been one of the most frequently quoted council members in Mercury coverage, appearing in articles on transit, homelessness, policing, zoning, and budget policy.
Mayo voted yes on the Crosland Southeast affordable housing project and has been active in discussions around the farmers market UDO change, the CMPD staffing crisis, transit safety after the Zarutska killing, and Charlotte's non-congregate shelter plan. During the April 13 Housing Trust Fund review, Mayo floated redirecting funds from the Willora Lake project to the River District mixed-income proposal, citing concerns that River District could become “another Valentine” without an affordable housing component.
In The Mercury
Charlotte Housing Trust Fund Staff Picks Are In. The Questions Are Already Louder Than the Numbers.
HTF staff recommendations · River District reallocation proposal
Charlotte City Council Passes First Post-Sales-Tax Transit Budget, Sends Street Vending Back to Committee
April 13 business meeting recap
Charlotte City Council 2026: Budget Pressures, Toll Lane Fights, and the Topics That Actually Matter
Q1 2026 recap
Six Council Members Voted for Affordable Housing in East Charlotte. Four Who Champion Equity Voted No.
Crosland Southeast · Yes vote
Charlotte Crime Down 29%, But Perception of Safety Remains Challenge for New Police Chief
CMPD staffing and public safety
Charlotte Just Changed Who Gets to Sell You a Tomato
Farmers market UDO change
What The Mayor Pro Tem Vote Reveals About Charlotte's New City Council
Council dynamics and alignment
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