Charlotte auditor seeks disclosure on $305,000 CMPD settlement and fund choice
The state auditor urges Charlotte to enter the $305,000 CMPD settlement into public minutes and to consider using the Risk Management Fund instead of the General Fund.
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District 3 flips to Joi Mayo, District 5 likely recount, and a campaign reshaped by Iryna Zarutska’s killing
Joi Mayo ousts Tiawana Brown in District 3, District 5 heads toward a recount, and safety on Charlotte’s Blue Line becomes a central test for November.
District 5 Primary: Mazuera Arias Leads Molina by 33 Votes With Four Precincts Outstanding
District 5 is a cliffhanger. With 26 of 30 precincts in, J.D. Mazuera Arias leads Marjorie Molina 2,712 to 2,679. Four precincts remain. Margin 33 votes, about 0.61 percent. Unofficial.
The United States of Amnesia—Now With Brighter Stickers
The politics of the rebrand In Washington, the label is often louder than the thing itself. American politics has entered…
Inside CATS’s Fare and Safety Reset After Irina Zarutska’s Killing
CATS moved fare fights away from drivers, funded transit policing, and promised data. Can validators, roving checks, and a CMPD pact make an open rail system feel safe after Irina Zarutska’s killing?
Charlotte’s Open-System Dilemma: Can Light Rail Feel Safe Without Turnstiles?
Charlotte built its light rail as an open system. After a fatal stabbing, Council pressed CATS on safety without turnstiles. The plan: transit policing, fare checks, cameras, and visible upgrades.
Charlotte’s Early Vote: 13,871 Ballots, Five Days, Big Consequences
Mecklenburg logged 13,871 early and by-mail votes. Most arrived in five days and clustered at University City, SouthPark, and a few big branches. In primaries, that small surge sets the agenda.
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.
Charlotte’s Primary Problem: When 1 in 8 Voters Decide
In Mecklenburg, just 18.7% voted in the 2024 primary. Here’s how a motivated 7% can set policy for 100%—and what that means for “Poll Dance 2025.”
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.