News Briefs for 11.29.19
Beyond the Carolinas
News from across the globe for 11.29.19.
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“Yes, I am our first African-American woman mayor. I want to be known as the best mayor, to create opportunity for all of us.”
Outgoing Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts reflects on her handling of the Keith Scott shooting and protests, as well as LGBTQ rights and HB2.
Republican candidate Kenny Smith has not ruled out using the mayoral veto against LGBTQ rights if elected.
Democrat Vi Lyles and Republican Kenny Smith square off in the ring to determine who will be the next Charlotte, N.C. mayor.
The ad attacks Lyles for standing up for LGBTQ rights, and features violent, transphobic, and misleading imagery.
Lyles’s opponent, Kenny Smith, is trying to cast her as a carbon copy of Mayor Roberts.
Smith is asked if he would veto a non-discrimination ordinance offering LGBTQ protections.
Advocates and community members worry about government transparency.