Edmund H. Driggs - Ballotpedia

Ed Driggs has a bachelor's degree in economics from Princeton University and a master's degree in mathematical economics from Oxford University. He and his wife, Caroline, have lived in South Charlotte since 2002 and have two adult children.

Ed is a retired financial analyst. He worked at major international financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs. He previously served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, retiring as a captain.

Ed is currently a member of the Charlotte City Council representing District 7. He was first elected in 2013 and has been re-elected in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2023. 

Believes eliminating bureaucratic hurdles and keeping taxes low are essential for job creation.

Believes in keeping taxes low and removing obstacles for business investment and hiring for job creation.

- Believes in keeping taxes low and removing obstacles for business investment and hiring for job creation.

Economy

Said, "Municipal government needs to stay focused on core responsibilities such as public safety, transportation, water/sewer, and enforcing ordinances that are of the public's interest."

Believes the city government should be focused on public safety, transportation, and water/sewer.

Opposes city policy proposals that "promote the interest of some groups at the expense of others, or that limit freedom of speech for political reasons."

- Believes the city government should be focused on public safety, transportation, and water/sewer.
- Opposes city policy proposals that "promote the interest of some groups at the expense of others, or that limit freedom of speech for political reasons."

Public Services

Believes the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) has led to more disruption and congestion for District 7 residents due to relaxed development rules and lack of new infrastructure investment.

As of July 22, 2025, Ed Driggs’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports advancing Charlotte’s mobility goals.

Supports "advancing Charlotte’s mobility goals and successfully implanting the recently adopted Unified Development Ordinance."

- Supports "advancing Charlotte’s mobility goals and successfully implanting the recently adopted Unified Development Ordinance."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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