Marvalette Hunter

Marvalette Hunter earned a graduate degree in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University and a bachelor's in architecture from Florida A&M University. Her career experience includes serving as a congressional and mayoral chief of staff, a housing authority executive, a banking executive, and a real estate developer.[1]

Marvalette Hunter did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

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Campaign websiteHunter's campaign website stated the following:Good JobsBuilding Pathways to OpportunityAt a glance:Grow local businesses and support entrepreneurs    Invest in workforce training and job readiness    Ensure fair wages and worker protections    Modernize infrastructure to spark growthThe details:A good job means more than a paycheck—it means stability, dignity, and a future. Too many families are working harder than ever but still struggling to make ends meet. We can do better.We’ll invest in small businesses, expand access to capital, and cut red tape so local employers can grow and hire. We’ll partner with community colleges, apprenticeship programs, and trade schools to prepare workers for careers in healthcare, clean energy, technology, and skilled trades. And we’ll fight for wages and protections that match the rising cost of living.By modernizing our infrastructure—roads, transit, broadband—we’ll not only create jobs now but also lay the foundation for long-term economic growth.Healthy FamiliesPutting People FirstAt a glance:Affordable healthcare, including mental healthStrong schools from early childhood through collegePaid family leave and childcare supportAffordable housing and housing stabiityThe details:Families are the heart of our community—but they’re stretched thin. Healthcare costs are rising. Schools need more support. Childcare and housing are out of reach for too many.We’ll expand access to affordable healthcare and ensure every family has access to mental health and addiction treatment. We’ll strengthen public schools with resources and opportunities from pre-K through higher education. We’ll fight for paid family leave and affordable childcare so parents can focus on their families without sacrificing their income.And we’ll prioritize affordable housing and stability, so families don’t have to live with the fear of losing their home.Healthy families make strong communities.Safe StreetsCommunities We Can TrustAt a glance: Build trust through community-based policingInvest in prevention and youth opportunityAddress root causes of crimeImprove neighborhood safety and public spacesThe details:Safety is a right—not a privilege. Every resident should feel safe at home, at work, and in their neighborhood.That means building trust between law enforcement and communities with accountability, transparency, and true partnership. It means preventing crime by investing in after-school programs, youth opportunities, and job training. It means addressing the root causes of crime—poverty, addiction, lack of opportunity—through support and rehabilitation.And it means investing in our neighborhoods with flood mitigation, better streets, better lighting, safer crosswalks, and vibrant public spaces that bring people together.True safety doesn’t come from fear. It comes from strong, connected communities.— Marvalette Hunter's campaign website (February 17, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.