Charlotte Civic Calendar: 10-Day Political Events Preview (Oct 3–13, 2025)
Charlotte’s next 10 days decide zoning, preservation, transit, and ballot logistics. Here’s what to watch, how to attend, and why it matters.
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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…
Iryna Zarutska: What Happened, What Changed, and Why Charlotte Has to Get Serious
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.
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.