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Charlotte's transit leaders turned a tragedy into a communications disaster. Here's the crisis management playbook they ignored—and what they should have said instead.
Peter Cellino·Oct 3, 2025
Council aligned the MPTA appointment timeline with partner schedules and swapped a hard category rule for "encouraged," after recusing one member. Here is what changes on Nov. 6, 12‑15, 17, and 24.
Jack Beckett·Oct 2, 2025
Grieving families, a wounded officer, and an audit showing the math on CATS security doesn't add up. At a blistering House Judiciary field hearing in Charlotte, members torched the city's bail…
Jack Beckett·Oct 1, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Oct 1, 2025
A plain-English guide to field hearings: how they work, why Charlotte was chosen, and what happens to the testimony after the cameras leave.
Jack Beckett·Sep 29, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Sep 29, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Sep 29, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Sep 22, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Sep 12, 2025
A respectful, unblinking look at Iryna Zarutska's killing on the Blue Line—what happened, what changed, and what Charlotte must fix if riders are going to trust transit again.
Jack Beckett·Sep 9, 2025
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?
Jack Beckett·Sep 8, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Sep 8, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Sep 5, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Aug 25, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Aug 19, 2025
At an Aug. 18 Charlotte City Council zoning hearing, Far East Charlotte residents—led by neighbor Ray Timothy—pressed safety, flooding, and trust concerns over a 94‑unit townhome plan with retail.
Jack Beckett·Aug 19, 2025
Mecklenburg County ends a nine-year relationship with The Peebles Corporation after missed deadlines and stalled progress on the long-promised Brooklyn Village redevelopment.
Jack Beckett·Aug 8, 2025
Charlotte's Citizens Review Board has never overturned a CMPD decision. Now, its members want more authority, better training support, and a more unmistakable voice at City Hall.
Jack Beckett·Aug 6, 2025
A candid look at President Trump's July 2025 executive order targeting homelessness, the rising numbers behind it, criticisms from advocates, and why sweeping tent encampments might miss the mark.
Jack Beckett·Jul 26, 2025
The House Rules Committee shut down floor action over Epstein files, showing how just thirteen members can stall Congress—and why Charlotte should care.
Jack Beckett·Jul 24, 2025
A federal Inspector General audit found three Charlotte post offices and the regional processing center sitting on 74,254 undelivered items.
Jack Beckett·Jul 11, 2025
Gov. Josh Stein vetoes HB 96 after a late addition of a pet-shop clause; lawmakers spar over squatter relief and concerns about puppy mills in a session one vote shy of gaining override power.
Jack Beckett·Jul 10, 2025
NC's GOP delegation fires off fresh remarks on taxes, terror, and turf wars in Congress; here's what they said and why it matters for Charlotte's voters.
Jack Beckett·Jul 2, 2025
