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Council Member Victoria Watlington

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At-Large

Victoria Watlington

At-Large · Term 2025–2027

Dr. Victoria Watlington serves at-large on the Charlotte City Council. She is a zero-based budgeting advocate with an equity focus, having previously represented District 3 before moving to an at-large seat for the 2025–2027 term.

Watlington was one of four council members who voted no on the Crosland Southeast affordable housing project, citing concerns about the concentration of subsidized housing in East Charlotte. She has been involved in the housing bond debate, MPTA board appointment process, and displacement-related zoning votes.

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