CHARLOTTE — Montravias King has dropped out of the Charlotte City Council District 3 race, citing the lack of endorsement from the Black Political Caucus.
King announced his decision to withdraw from the race on Tuesday morning at a public forum with other candidates. King expressed his support for Councilwoman Tiawana Brown, whom he is endorsing. King will still show up on the ballot.
“Not only am I suspending my race, but I am fully endorsing current Councilmember Tiawana Brown,” King said. “I believe, in my heart of hearts, that she still has a lot of fight in her.”
“I think he went back and he did a self-examination of where he came from and where he has to get to,” Brown said on King dropping out. “He’s my children’s age, you know. I’m old enough to be his mother, and I think it’s a respect thing.”
Sources told the Political Beat’s Joe Bruno that the BPC narrowly voted to endorse Joi Mayo to represent the west Charlotte and Steele Creek area. But the vote is being contested by Brown, who says some eligible voters didn’t receive a ballot. Brown was federally indicted last month for COVID fraud.
A special meeting has now been called for Friday.
“The BPC endorsement process has maintained fairness and equity for over 60 years, enabling each member to express their preferences. At this time, we will refrain from making any further statements or comments regarding candidate statements, the BPC said in a statement.
Joi Mayo and Warren Turner are still in the race for the Democratic nomination for the District 3 race.
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