Councilman Ed Driggs has proudly represented District 7—Charlotte’s southern most district encompassing Ballantyne and the surrounding area—since his first election in November 2013. A Republican and proven leader, Ed was most recently re-elected in November 2023 to serve through December 1st, 2025.

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Ed brings a wealth of real-world experience to the Council. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of Captain, after earning his Bachelor’s in Economics degree from Princeton (Class of 1971) and pursuing graduate studies in mathematical economics at Berlin and Oxford universities. He honed his skills in fiscal stewardship through a wide-ranging career in finance, ultimately working in corporate finance at

Goldman Sachs in New York until his retirement.

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Ed Driggs offers a consistent track record of fiscal responsibility, economic vitality, and principled leadership. He’s committed to delivering practical results that strengthen families, businesses, and neighborhoods across District 7 and all of Charlotte.​​