Charlotte’s Bail Policies and CATS Security Collide at House Field Hearing
Bail, Rail, and Rage: Congress Rips Charlotte After Blue Line Killing Grieving families. A wounded cop. An audit that says…
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CATS Security Shrunk as Spending Grew: Inside the Contracts, Headcounts, and the Timeline
CATS cut armed security to 39 posts while spending exceeded $49M. We trace the contracts, staffing gaps, and what that means for riders and 2025 voters.
What a Congressional Field Hearing Is and Why Congress Brought One to Charlotte
A plain-English guide to field hearings: how they work, why Charlotte was chosen, and what happens to the testimony after the cameras leave.
House Judiciary Field Hearing in Charlotte Highlights Clash Over Bail, Backlogs, and Crime Data
A House field hearing in uptown Charlotte put grief, policy, and statistics on the record as witnesses and lawmakers sparred over bail, court delays, and what the numbers mean.
A Closer Look: Judiciary Subcommittee Comes to Charlotte – Here’s What Happened
A House Judiciary field hearing on violent crime brought national lawmakers to Charlotte. We unpack what happened, why it matters for Iryna’s Law, and how local families shaped the narrative.
This Week in Charlotte Politics (Sept 29–Oct 5): BOA, ADA Training, JCPC, BOCC, CRTPO, Ballots Begin
Your week in Charlotte civics: BOA variances, ADA training, JCPC, BOCC intergov, CRTPO, ballots begin mailing, a civic summit, and a school board forum. Show up, speak up, vote smart.
Unincorporated South Mecklenburg Plan: What the New Policy Map Does and When You Can Weigh In
A tiny unincorporated wedge south of Pineville is holding up rezonings. The county’s new policy map keeps most of it single-family and unlocks a clear path: draft Oct 21, hearing Nov 5.
Charlotte Future 2040: Council Set to Vote on Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Map
Charlotte Council will consider adopting the Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and a Revised Policy Map, capping a multi-year process with broad engagement and a 7–0 recommendation.
Parks or Pumps: Charlotte District 5 Pushes Back on Gas Station Near 27-Acre Park
A four-pump fueling proposal at E. W. T. Harris and Idlewild faced staff opposition and a sharp rebuke from District…
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.