Charlotte Just Changed Who Gets to Sell You a Tomato
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.
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CMS Candidate Forum: Districts 1–6 discuss gains, funding, communications and policy at WFAE event
WFAE and the League of Women Voters hosted a CMS board forum. Candidates for Districts 1–6 outlined views on achievement, funding, communications, immigration policy, teacher retention, and district needs.
How Charlotte Will Pick Its Transit Board Next: Council Tweaks MPTA Timeline and Rules
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.
Outsourcing Charlotte: Council Weighs Consultants vs. In-House Capacity After $3M Safety Plan
A $3 million federal safety plan sparked a bigger question at City Council: should Charlotte keep paying consultants, or rebuild in-house capacity to deliver projects and keep the know-how.