The District 1 Decider: Pragmatist vs. Organizer
A safely blue district, a decisive primary. Dante Anderson backs the mobility tax and corridor investments. Charlene Henderson pushes neighborhood-first growth and worker standards.
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Guide to Charlotte City Council At-Large Candidates 2025
Charlotte’s at-large races decide four citywide seats. Meet the field, see key dates, and track positions on the transit tax, housing, and stadium funding. Privacy-first, all receipts linked.
Charlotte Public Forum: Student’s Home-Rule Mic Drop Leads a Night of Real Talk
A tiara, a prototype, and a civics clinic. Charlotte’s public forum delivered two tight hours of candor, capped by a Providence Day senior who made the cleanest case for home rule all night.
Charlotte’s 1% Transit Tax: What It Does, What It Costs, Who Runs It, and Where City Council Candidates Stand
The 1% transit sales tax would fund roads, rail, and buses through a new regional authority with strict gates on the Red Line. Here’s how it works, who controls it and where candidates stand.
The Penny That Could Redraw Mecklenburg
Charlotte’s 1% transportation sales tax could raise $19B, fund roads and rail, dissolve the MTC, and put the Red Line first. What it means for you.
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.
District 1 Rematch: Charlene Henderson vs. Danté Anderson in Charlotte’s 2025 Democratic Primary
District 1’s 2025 rematch: Charlene Henderson challenges mayor pro tem Danté Anderson. Early voting Aug. 21–Sept. 6; primary Sept. 9. What splits them on labor, transit, and development.
District 3’s One-Vote Shock: What BPC’s 46–45 Endorsement Means For Charlotte’s Most Watched Primary
A single vote gave the Black Political Caucus endorsement to Joi Mayo over incumbent Tiawana Brown in District 3. Here is what 46–45 means for a low-turnout primary that decides the seat.
Charlotte Council Clashes Over Growth, Trust, and Traffic at Aug. 18 Zoning Meeting
Charlotte Council sparred over rezonings tied to traffic safety, school crowding, and affordable housing, exposing fault lines between developers, residents, and candidates ahead of the 2025 primaries.
Charlotte’s 2025 Republican City Council Candidates: Full Profiles and Policy Positions
In Charlotte’s 2025 elections, five Republican candidates — from seasoned council veterans to first-time challengers — aim to reshape city policy and politics.