Char-Meck Government Leadership
City Council and Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners
The government of Charlotte and Mecklenburg is comprised of the City Council and the Board of Commissioners.
Endorsed candidates share wins, losses in 2019 general election
Across North Carolina, candidates for public office saw both wins and losses in the most recent general election.
State, national orgs lay out election endorsements
Equality North Carolina and The Victory Fund Share Their 2019 Picks
As voters hit the polls for early voting, a North Carolina statewide civil rights organization and a national one too share their endorsements for the General Election for 2019.
Primary elections to decide key races
Carolinas News Notes
Across Mecklenburg County and North Carolina the upcoming primary on Sept. 10 will bring candidates one step closer to election and the square-off between Democrat Dan McCready and Republican Dan Bishop will leave one person victorious in securing the 9th District House of Representatives seat. McCready has secured endorsement from the Human Rights Campaign.
Government 101
How the City of Charlotte Runs and Who Runs It
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.
Char-Meck Government Leadership
City Council and Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners
Charlotte City Council and Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners leadership members
Charlotte’s Ballot Box
Upcoming Special Elections and Primaries
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.
Profit versus People: Charlotte debates, votes to host Republican convention in 2020
Three-hour meeting pitted pro-business concerns against those concerned with Trump's hostile views on minorities
After a rancorous meeting lasting more than three hours, the Charlotte City Council voted Monday afternoon to host the Republican National Convention in 2020.
Meet the new Democratic members of Charlotte City Council
They sit poised and ready to make change in the Queen City
Four new Charlotte City Councilmembers have shared with qnotes their thoughts on their new positions.
Councilmember Braxton Winston livestreams public forum since the city now refuses to itself
Winston criticized City Council's decisions to stop televising public forums while still a civilian
Charlotte City Council stopped televising the 30 minutes where citizens can bring up their concerns after the contentious forum following the Keith Scott shooting.
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