Wilbert "Wil" Russell has lived in Charlotte for 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in construction management from Auburn University. He and his wife, Melanie, have two kids. 

Wil is a senior construction manager at Laurel Street, where he oversees the construction of multiple affordable housing projects in Georgia and North Carolina. He previously worked at a local general contracting firm. 

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Wil previously ran for Charlotte City Council member in 2017 and 2023, but did not win. 

- Supports locally-owned small businesses.

Economy

Plans to address littering in District 4.

- Plans to address littering in District 4.

Public Services

Believes revising the zoning ordinance should be the top priority, saying, "City planning anticipates it will take four years to complete the new Unified Development Ordinance. This is too long."

Supports revising the zone ordinance, saying, "City planning anticipates it will take four years to complete the new Unified Development Ordinance. This is too long."

Wants to manage growth in District 4 to preserve the community's unique character.

- Supports affordable housing initiatives.
- Supports revising the zone ordinance, saying, "City planning anticipates it will take four years to complete the new Unified Development Ordinance. This is too long."
- Wants to manage growth in District 4 to preserve the community's unique character.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes safety is essential for a thriving community and plans to enhance District 4 safety through collaboration with neighborhood leaders, churches, and residents, rather than solely relying on arrests.

Supports improving community safety by working with neighborhood leaders, churches, and residents, and not relying on arrests.

- Supports improving community safety by working with neighborhood leaders, churches, and residents, and not relying on arrests.

Public Safety

Supports building Park and Ride facilities, bike lanes, and pedestrian paths to increase travel options for District 4 residents.

Supports building Park and Ride facilities, bike lanes, and walkways to increase travel options for District 4 residents.

Supports improving Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operations to enhance connectivity to the LYNX Blue Line.

Supports improving Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operations to better connect areas like Highland Creek and Davis Lake to the light rail.

- Supports building Park and Ride facilities, bike lanes, and walkways to increase travel options for District 4 residents.
- Supports improving Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operations to better connect areas like Highland Creek and Davis Lake to the light rail.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Said he is "committed to being a strong voice for our community on more than just city-related issues such as K-12 schools, healthcare, and social services that are critical to District 4 residents."

- Said he is "committed to being a strong voice for our community on more than just city-related issues such as K-12 schools, healthcare, and social services that are critical to District 4 residents."

Education

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Renee Perkins Johnson - Ballotpedia

Renee Perkins Johnson is from Charlotte, North Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in human services. She is married, has two adult children, and three grandchildren.

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Renee is the chief development officer at Trimumph Services, where she advocates for people with traumatic brain injuries. 

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Renee is currently a member of the Charlotte City Council, representing District 4. She was first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2022 and 2023. 

Supports union workers and safer working conditions.

- Supports union workers and safer working conditions.

Reneé Perkins Johnson - City of Charlotte

As a city council member, advocated for American Sign Language interpreters at public meetings.

- Advocates for equitable housing.
- As a city council member, advocated for American Sign Language interpreters at public meetings.

Supports affordable housing and strategic development.

- Supports affordable housing and strategic development.

As of July 22, 2025, Renee Perkins Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposed the city's plan to temporarily relocate the Greyhound bus station to a light rail station in her district.

- Opposed the city's plan to temporarily relocate the Greyhound bus station to a light rail station in her district.

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- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 