WOMEN'S COMMISSION - HISTORY
The formation of the Women's Commission grew out of a proposal prepared by the Charlotte Women's Political Caucus and endorsed by numerous other women's organizations.
In 1974, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners established a community advisory board to provide information and to make recommendations on the status of women in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
Women's Commission - Quick Facts
Originally named the Commission on the Status of Women
Renamed in 1979 to "Mecklenburg County Women's Commission" with a direct focus on employment, training domestic violence victim services, and advocacy.
The Women's Commission has a current budget of $1,673,784 and employs 23 fulltime permanent and 3-part-time permanent positions. The department receives $1,288,975 in county funding.
The Women's Commission is located in the Hal Marshall Building at 700 N. Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte. We are on the bus line (11 or 22) at the corner of 11th Street and have free parking out front. Call us at 704-336-3210.
