Charlotte City Council to discuss housing issues | Southcltweekly | #citycouncil
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte City Council will dig into housing issues during its April 8 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. 4th St. Mayor Vi Lyles will present a proclamation observing April 2024 as Fair Housing Month. The council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Action […]
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City council cuts ties with paint company that uses prison labor | #citycouncil
The paint travelers and airport workers see on the airfield at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport will no longer come from a company that uses prison labor. ALSO READ: Charlotte City Council approves paint purchase from company that uses prison labor Channel 9 government reporter Joe Bruno first brought viewers the story back in 2021, when Mayor […]
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City council to vote on Uptown transit center bodega | #citycouncil
Another retail option is coming to Charlotte’s transit center in Uptown. Charlotte City Council will vote Monday to allow 49ers Bodega to lease space from the bus terminal. RELATED: CATS considers changing bus operators The City says 49ers Bodega is a convenience store, and rent will be $3,200 a month. The City can terminate the […]
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Charlotte’s future with commercial marijuana to be discussed in city council meeting | #citycouncil
CHARLOTTE, Mich. (WILX) – City Council members and Charlotte residents will discuss commercial marijuana within city limits on Monday. On Aug. 21, officials will have a public hearing on two ordinances that involve marijuana establishments in Charlotte. People have five minutes to present their comments about the ordinances on Monday starting at 7 p.m. People […]
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Driggs, Anderson file for reelection to Charlotte City Council | Southcltweekly | #citycouncil
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte City Councilmembers Ed Driggs and Danté Anderson were among 21 Mecklenburg County residents to enter the 2023 campaign season. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections held the first day of candidate filing July 7, attracting applicants for five city races. Filing will continue through July 21. Here’s a breakdown so far of Charlotte […]
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Charlotte City Council moves closer to four-year terms and adding a new member | WFAE 90.7 | #citycouncil
The Charlotte City Council is on the verge of asking to voters to approve two significant changes to how it governs, by moving from two-year to four-terms and adding a new district representative. The council’s budget and governance committee Tuesday unanimously approved the changes, which the full City Council will consider next. Voters would then […]
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Charlotte city council votes to allow virtual committee meetings | #citycouncil
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Charlotte city council approved a change to meeting rules Monday night. Members can now call or Zoom into committee meetings; not just when they’re sick, but any time they want. The new rule states members no longer need a reason to be virtual, nor are they required to give a two […]
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