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Lance Sotelo was 25 years old when a driver ran a red light on The Plaza in January and hit him. Charlotte's Public Safety Committee has revisited the city's red light camera program — off the street
Jack Beckett·Apr 8, 2026
Charlotte received 18 proposals requesting more than $45 million for its Housing Trust Fund — but only has $28.7 million to give out. The council votes April 27.
Jack Beckett·Apr 7, 2026
The Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) is Charlotte's new regional transit authority, created after voters approved a half-cent sales tax in November 2025. It assumes control of CATS
Jack Beckett·Mar 28, 2026
Charlotte City Council approved the Crosland Southeast affordable housing project 6-4 at the March 23 zoning meeting. The four no votes came from council members who champion equity — arguing East Cha
Jack Beckett·Mar 24, 2026
City staff proposed cutting Charlotte's affordable housing bond from $100 million to $50 million in the FY2027 budget. Council members from across the dais rejected the number, with Mayfield requestin
Jack Beckett·Mar 23, 2026
At Monday's FY2027 budget workshop, Council Members Anderson and Graham pushed for a Gateway Station progress update and connected it to the stalled CTC redevelopment and the former EpiCentre. With PA
Jack Beckett·Mar 23, 2026
Charlotte City Council spent Q1 2026 juggling a razor-thin budget, a toll lane revolt, affordable housing policy, and a transit authority handoff with a July deadline.
Jack Beckett·Mar 15, 2026
A quiet UDO change lets farmers markets operate by right in Charlotte's industrial zones — and at least one council member says that's the whole point.
Jack Beckett·Feb 18, 2026
Council approved $4.3M for a new transit authority start-up and major infrastructure contracts, while deferring a Gateway Station parking lease and a Norland Road path item.
Jack Beckett·Jan 17, 2026
Charlotte's last zoning meeting mixed holiday cheer with hard votes on displacement, traffic, TOD, and school crowding. Here is what passed, what failed, and why it matters.
Jack Beckett·Dec 16, 2025
On swearing-in night, a failed motion for one Mayor Pro Tem and a 9–3 vote for another gave Charlotte its first look at how this new City Council may sort itself into factions.
Jack Beckett·Dec 9, 2025
Mecklenburg County voters approved a landmark transit tax, re‑elected Mayor Vi Lyles, and delivered a clean sweep for Democrats on the council and school board in Charlotte's 2025 municipal election.
Jack Beckett·Nov 6, 2025
Councilmember Watlington's corruption allegations have cost Charlotte $ 25,000. Investigation found nothing. She has no regrets. That's the problem.
Peter Cellino·Oct 15, 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
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.
Jack Beckett·Aug 30, 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
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.
Jack Beckett·Aug 24, 2025
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.
Jack Beckett·Aug 23, 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 20, 2025
In Charlotte's 2025 elections, five Republican candidates — from seasoned council veterans to first-time challengers — aim to reshape city policy and politics.
Jack Beckett·Aug 15, 2025
Explore Charlotte's 2025 City Council races. District-by-district profiles, records, priorities, and key election dates for Mecklenburg voters.
Jack Beckett·Aug 10, 2025
Charlotte's 2025 at-large City Council race has 12 candidates, two parties, and one giant question: who has a citywide message that sticks?
Jack Beckett·Aug 3, 2025