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Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Charlotte metropolitan area is home to about 2.4 million people. In other words, running the city means making policy decisions that impact a lot of people.
Charlotte City Council and Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners leadership members
On Sept. 10, a primary election for the offices of mayor and city council will take place in Charlotte, N.C. plus a special election in the 9th Congressional District. A primary runoff is scheduled for Oct. 8 should the need arise. The city’s general election for mayor, and city council will take place on Nov. 5.
Anyone who’s lived in Charlotte for a minute knows that the Ballantyne area, wealthier than Mecklenburg County as a whole, isn’t the place to find an affordable apartment if you’re a hotel housekeeper, a fry cook, a landscaper — anyone making less than $15 or so an hour.
After a rancorous meeting lasting more than three hours, the Charlotte City Council voted Monday afternoon to host the Republican National Convention in 2020.
Beth Monaghan, whose son is gay, is challenging Sen. Dan Bishop in the Republican primary.
The younger group of council members, many elected for the first time in November, pushed for the city to stream the meetings and allow the public to give feedback online.
Council members say the changes would help them better serve residents.
In a rejection of big money, negativity, and Trump, Democrats had a lot to celebrate as the vote totals came in on Election Day.
There is a crowded field in the Democratic primary for the four citywide City Council seats.
