Community Relations Subcommittees
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee (CRC) is composed of a Leadership Team, and three subcommittees: CRC Representatives, Public Relations and Community/Cultural Engagement
Leadership Team
Chair: Sam Smith
Vice-Chair: Temako McCarthy
Staff Liaison: Willie Ratchford, Terry Bradley, Terra Neal
The Leadership subcommittee is composed of the chair and vice-chair (appointed by the City of Charlotte Mayor and the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners Chairperson) and the three subcommittee chairs.
CRC Representative
Interim Chair: Sonya Black
Vice-Chair: Vacant
Focuses on aligning and engaging with the Community Relations Department's four divisions: Community Affairs, Fair Housing/NDO, ADA and Dispute Settlement
Public Relations
Chair: Joi Mayo
Vice-Chair: Vacant
Focuses on keeping CRC and the community updated with the issues addressed by CRC and assist with the promotion of CRD-hosted events. Provide orientation to new committee members within thirty days of the appointment.
Community/ Cultural Engagement
Chair: Vacant
Vice-Chair: Karen Gipson
Focuses on seeking out and sharing opportunities for CRD/CRC to host events, education sessions, etc.
Ad Hoc Committees
Chair: Vacant
Vice-Chair: Vacant
Ad Hoc committees are formed as required to address community relations through special projects, focus groups, task forces, or other responses as required. CRC Committee members are asked or appointed to serve as needed.