Charlotte, NC – Good afternoon, everyone. What a fantastic day to be here in University City as we celebrate the grand opening of PayMore. I'm councilwoman Renee Johnson, Renee Perkins Johnson, and I'm honored to be here to welcome this innovative, community-centered business to our district and to the Charlotte community.
PayMore is more than a store. It's a place where families, students, and professionals alike can safely buy and sell electronics, something that's increasingly essential in our connected world. Whether you're a student at UNC Charlotte needing affordable tech for school or parents upgrading devices for your household, PayMore offers a trusted option without the financial burden of buying new.
We all know that access to reliable technology opens the door to jobs, education, and essential services. By providing affordable and sustainable access to electronics, PayMore is helping close the digital divide, which often holds people back.
I want to thank the PayMore team for choosing University City and District Four as your new home. Your investment here speaks volumes about the potential of our community. Thank you to this beautiful family. Welcome to District Four. I look forward to supporting you. And on behalf of the city of Charlotte, I say welcome.
Congratulations, and thank you for helping us build a more inclusive, connected, and opportunity-filled future.
Thank you.
Speech Given by Renee Perkins Johnson, Charlotte Councilwoman for District 4, to commemorate grand opening of PayMore University City on June 13th, 2025.
Councilwoman Renee Perkins Johnson with Erik Helgesen, PayMore Stores President