Term on City Council:
December 2025 – Present
Personal:
Council Member Joi Mayo is the proud daughter of retired educator Stephanie Mayo and real estate brokerage owner John Thomas Mayo. Raised in Richmond, Virginia, she grew up learning the value of public service, thoughtful city planning, and building strong relationships to create meaningful, lasting change. Those early lessons continue to shape her commitment to advancing opportunity, safety, and equity across Charlotte.
Personal:
- Elon University, B.A. in History
- College of Charleston, M.A. in History with a focus on African American Studies
- Certifications in Middle Grades Social Studies and Mathematics
Professional Experience:
Before joining City Council, Council Member Mayo served as a middle school math and social studies teacher with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, where she witnessed firsthand how strong communities create strong schools. She currently serves as Community Engagement Manager for a local environmental nonprofit, where she leads efforts to expand Charlotte’s urban tree canopy and advance environmental justice in historically underserved neighborhoods.
Civic Engagement:
Council Member Mayo has a long record of community leadership and service. She is the Founder and Board Chair of Transforming Nations Ford (TNF), a community development nonprofit dedicated to improving safety, strengthening neighborhood pride, and expanding access to opportunity throughout Southwest Charlotte.
She has served as:
- Former Board Member, Steele Creek Community Place (SCCP)
- Transportation Chair, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Climate Leaders (CMCL)
- President, Kings Creek Homeowners Association (HOA) for nine years
- Chair, Public Relations Committee, Community Relations Committee for the City of Charlotte
- Member, Urban League of Central Carolinas (ULCC) Young Professionals
- Proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Key Achievements:
Council Member Mayo is actively advancing community-driven initiatives in areas such as transportation equity, environmental justice, small-business support, and public safety. Her work centers on ensuring residents are true partners in shaping Charlotte’s future, especially in neighborhoods experiencing rapid growth and investment.
Council Committee Assignments:
Housing, Budget, Governance & Intergovernmental Relations
Platforms and Goals:
Her priorities for District 3 focus on:
- Safe and inclusive communities
- Expanding opportunities for legacy and future residents
- Intentional investment that aligns with neighborhood needs
- Creating walkable, connected ten-minute communities where residents can live, work, and play within a short walk, bike ride, transit trip, or drive
Across all her work, she champions transparency, collaboration, and community-driven decision-making.:
Awards and Recognitions:
- WFAE EQUALibrium Emerging Leader (Social Justice)
- Community Organizer of the Year, Queen City Nerve
- Young Professional of the Year, Urban League of Central Carolinas (ULCC)