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Wil Russell announces bid for Charlotte City Council District 4 seat — again
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Wil Russell, who has run for a seat on the Charlotte City Council multiple times, has once again announced his candidacy to represent District 4.
Russell will officially sign his notice for candidacy, surrounded by his family and supporters, on Tuesday, July 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections.
He enters the race with this message: District 4 deserves bold, responsive leadership focused on community-centered progress.
'I'm proud to officially file to represent District 4,' said Russell. 'This campaign is about putting neighbors first—making sure growth works for everyone, transit connects communities, and our streets reflect the pride we have in our neighborhoods.'
The District 4 seat is currently held by Renee Perkins Johnson, who announced she's running for re-election Tuesday.
Russell ran against Johnson in 2023 along with Democratic candidate Olivia Scott. Mayor Vi Lyles gave her endorsement to Russell during the 2023 election. He also ran for City Council in 2013 and 2017, but was unsuccessful.
A Charlotte resident since 2004, Russell has been deeply involved in the civic life of District 4. As President of the Prosperity Village Area Association, he led the creation of The Green at Prosperity Village pocket park. He helped develop an additional three-acre park, creating spaces for neighbors to gather, play, and grow.
Russell brings over 20 years of experience in construction and development and currently serves as a Senior Construction Manager at Harmon Construction Services. He has served on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission (2019 – present), Sustain Charlotte Board of Directors (2014 – 2019), as well as other city advisory bodies.
Russell is a graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction. He met his wife in Charlotte in 2006, and they married in 2009. Together, they are raising two children — a 9-year-old daughter, Taylor, and a 4-year-old son, Zachary.
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