Issue Position: Physical Infrastructure

Issue Position

Our physical infrastructure means real solutions to our public transportation, roads and throughways, and lack of and steady decline of affordable housing available.

It's no secret that Mecklenburg County's business community is growing. To support this, we need to expand public transportation light rail and bus routes. This will help to limit the forces driving up property values in the key areas of our communities, making all areas of Charlotte more attractive, thus expanding the local economy and increasing accessibility to Uptown.

Our state is currently one of the most attractive places to live in the nation. In addition to the quality jobs available, we have excellent weather year-round, a short drive to both our beautiful mountains and pristine beaches, and a low cost of living compared to other parts of the nation. And it's a fact that Americans are realizing and acting upon. North Carolina continues to be one of the fastest growing states in the US. We cannot squander this opportunity by failing to provide our cities and towns with the infrastructure necessary to accommodate this increase. We need leadership in our state government that understands to be cutting edge, we cannot be reactive. We must be proactive in building a community that is primed to expand, not simply to handle what is already present. We need a modern infrastructure that will allow our cities to continue to grow, while at the same time provide an avenue to connect our rural and urban corridors, bringing together the best economic opportunities for all North Carolinians, regardless of where they live.

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