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.
The government of Charlotte and Mecklenburg is comprised of the City Council and the Board of Commissioners.
Across North Carolina, candidates for public office saw both wins and losses in the most recent general election.
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.
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.
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.
After a rancorous meeting lasting more than three hours, the Charlotte City Council voted Monday afternoon to host the Republican National Convention in 2020.
Four new Charlotte City Councilmembers have shared with qnotes their thoughts on their new positions.
Charlotte City Council stopped televising the 30 minutes where citizens can bring up their concerns after the contentious forum following the Keith Scott shooting.