Councilwoman Mayfield sets city record for travel spending
First openly-LGBTQ councilmember travels for change
LaWana Mayfield comes under fire for travel spending, responds in statement
HRC Charlotte appears to pull award from the city council
Only the Person of the Year award is listed on their website
In December, the Human Rights Campaign North Carolina’s Charlotte gala steering committee sent out an email announcing the 2016 Equality Award winner, “meant to honor individuals and organizations that have furthered the progress of civil rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities.” They would be presented at the annual gala, on Feb. 4, at Le Meridien Charlotte.
Jennifer Roberts sworn in as Charlotte mayor, pledges to support LGBT rights
Jennifer Roberts was sworn in as Charlotte mayor on Monday night, Dec. 7 in front of a packed house and among great fanfare. Both balconies were full as people watched Roberts become the city’s fifth mayor in less than three years. “I’m truly honored and humbled for the support of so many of you here tonight, and …
Election 2015: Pro-LGBT wins in Charlotte, gay candidates win and lose across North Carolina
Tuesday’s general election proved successful for LGBT rights advocates in Charlotte, and showed some wins and some losses for gay candidates across North Carolina. Charlotte Election Results The big news of the night in Charlotte was the election of Jennifer Roberts as the city’s new mayor. She becomes the city’s first Democratic female mayor, as well …
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