Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee
Coverage (5 articles)
Charlotte City Council Passes First Post-Sales-Tax Transit Budget, Sends Street Vending Back to Committee
The first CATS budget built on the new 1% sales tax totals $571.7 million. Council rejected criminalizing street vendors. Staff recommended thirteen of eighteen housing trust fund proposals. The Stellar Awards are coming — but the city's check is not.
Charlotte Police Request National Guard as Teacher Positions Cut: What the City's Priorities Really Are
Charlotte's FOP requested National Guard help while cutting teacher positions. A homicide, missing teen, and billionaire-funded venues reveal what the city values—and what it doesn't.
The Excelsior Club's Latest Revival: $8 Million Plan Seeks $3 Million in Public Money
Charlotte developers seek $3M in taxpayer funds for $8M Excelsior Club revival. Historic venue would be demolished and rebuilt as replica despite sub-1% ROI.
Malcolm Graham, District 2: Record, Committees, Corridors, Transit, and 2025 Ballot
Malcolm Graham chairs Jobs & Economic Development, represents Charlotte's Historic West End, and has a long record on transit, corridors, and high-profile votes. Here's what he's done and what's next.
Malcolm Graham's Corridor Crusade: Transit, West End Roots, and 2025 Election Stakes
Malcolm Graham's West End roots, corridor crusade, and "no Plan B" transit gamble reveal how one council veteran shapes Charlotte's 2025 narrative—and your commute.