Tonya Jameson Discusses Charlotte's Economic Mobility Challenges and Solutions on The Charlotte Ledger Podcast
Tonya Jameson, Director of Civic Engagement for Leading on Opportunity, was featured on The Charlotte Ledger Podcast to discuss economic mobility in Charlotte, NC. Jameson defined economic mobility as the ability of one generation to surpass the economic standing of the previous one. She highlighted a 2014 study by Raj Chetty that ranked Charlotte last among 50 cities for economic mobility, revealing a significant disparity despite the city's booming economy. Jameson emphasized that this issue is systemic, stemming from decades of policies and practices that created barriers rather than a lack of effort from individuals. Her role involves working with the community to identify these barriers, propose policy changes, and advocate for them with business leaders and elected officials. She noted that while financial investments are important, policy changes are crucial for long-term improvement. 
