Charlotte Balances Budget by Counting on Sales Tax That Doesn’t Exist
Charlotte balanced its FY2026 budget, but it depends on a proposed sales tax and cuts 21 positions. Here’s how it adds up.
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CASE Ordinance Collides with State Law — Council Stalls
Charlotte’s CASE ordinance hits a legal brick wall. City attorney says no-go. Airport workers say do better. Council stalls in limbo.
Love, Life, and Lockdown: How Charlotte’s Bracing for 80,000+
City officials are beefing up Charlotte’s safety plan for this weekend’s crowded music fest. Here’s how they plan to handle the crush.
Dogs, Dollars, and Denial: Charlotte’s Shelter System Nears Collapse
Public Forum Delivers Gut Punch: “Healthy Dogs Are Dying.” Foster Families Doing What City Hall Won’t The Pound is Full, and So Are Tempers at City Hall📍 By Jack Beckett | Charlotte Mercury | April 29, 2025 The dogs in Charlotte’s animal shelter aren’t dying of disease. They’re dying of math. At Monday’s City Council…
One Yes at a Time: How Charlotte’s Council Just Changed the Neighborhood Rulebook
Charlotte Council approved two rezoning requests that could redefine single-family neighborhoods—setting off a precedent fight with no clear winners.
The Neighborhood That Said No
In a vote that felt like both an anomaly and a course correction, Charlotte City Council on Monday night did something it hasn’t done much in recent memory: it said no. Unanimously.
Big Ask, Bigger Hesitation: Brooklyn Village Hits Gridlock at City Hall
Brooklyn Village’s $13.5M proposal stalls 🏗️😬 at Charlotte Council as cost, trust, and 10 years of delays test the city’s biggest housing promise.
Brooklyn Village Was Promised. Now It’s Being Postponed. Again.
Charlotte stalls on Brooklyn Village again — council defers $13.5M housing plan at historic site 🏚️💸 amid questions, caution, and community frustration. No timeline. No commitment.
Brooklyn Village’s $13.5M Ask Meets City Council Skepticism
Charlotte City Council deferred a record-breaking Housing Trust Fund request amid concerns over the Brooklyn Village project’s financial viability and prolonged delays. By Jack Beckett | The Charlotte Mercurycltmercury.com The Brooklyn Village redevelopment project, long touted to rectify Charlotte’s past urban renewal missteps, encountered significant resistance during the recent City Council meeting. The developers’ request…
Charlotte’s Drone Program Takes Flight — Without Council Clearance
CMPD drone rollout bypasses City Council; staff move ahead with secretive tech expansion 🤖📡 No vote. No policy. Just altitude.