Braxton Winston

Braxton's Story

Announcing My Candidacy for NC Commissioner of Labor

Building Partnerships

Braxton was born in Camp Lejeune, N.C., where his father was stationed in the United States Marine Corps. His mother was a public school math teacher. After his father’s retirement from military service, the family relocated to Brooklyn, New York. As the child of a Marine and a teacher, the importance of education, public service and a solid work ethic were ingrained in Braxton at an early age. He flourished academically in the New York City public school system and was enrolled in the demanding PREP 9 program. Braxton thrived at Phillips Academy Andover where he excelled in academics, arts, sports, and student government. At Davidson College he earned a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and was a two-time letterman on the football team. Braxton is a union stagehand and grip and a member of our region’s robust sports television and entertainment production community. He takes immense pride in being a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Union. He is also the Charlotte Liason for the Delaware College Scholars Program. He sits on several boards and committees including My Brother’s Keeper Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the Board of Trustees of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Smart Start of Mecklenburg County and Habitat for Humanity's Charlotte Neighborhood Revitalization Committee. Braxton seeks new models of engagement for communities who have historically been left out of the Charlotte decision-making process. Braxton was inspired by the events in September of 2016 following the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in the University City area of Charlotte. As a citizen journalist during that time he realized the importance of persistent public scrutiny by an informed citizenry. A continuous, transparent conversation between government and the constituents it serves is the only way to amplify and uplift voices from Charlotte’s most challenged communities. Braxton believes these open community dialogues provide an equity lens that will focus the impact of our decisions to create a more just city.

Film & Animation

Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Part 1

Film & Animation

Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Part 2

This video dives into the Equitable Growth Framework and how data will drive decisions made by the City Council and the Community.

Supply & Demand

Fiscal Year 2020

Announcement for Re-Election to Charlotte City Council At-Large 2019

Braxton Winston's Announcement for Re-Election to Charlotte City Council At-Large 2019. I'm running for reelection to Charlotte City Council to create a more equitable, accessible, and interconnected Charlotte. Learn more, get involved, and donate at votebraxton.com.

People & Blogs

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Fox 46 Interview

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Interviewed by Community Member, Charles Easley

2017 Primary Day GOTV!

Thank you Charlotte for all of your faith, support, encouragement and votes. You still have a few hours to get out to perform your civic duty and VOTE! Polls are open until 7:30 PM. After you are done voting join us at VBGB Beer Hall & Garden to watch the results and celebrate our efforts. We still have more work to do. GET OUT THE VOTE!

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Seeds for Change

Check out what the what the Westside Neighborhood Coalition is doing to bring ACCESS to jobs and fresh, healthy foods along the West Side corridor.

PROUD

We earned the Black Political Caucus' endorsement! I am filing for candidacy on Wednesday, July 19th at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections at 3:30pm. Please come out, bring a friend and show your support.

Thankful

THANK YOU for helping me reach my first fundraising goal!