Charlotte City Council

Bank of America and the Carolina Panthers extended their naming rights partnership for Bank of America Stadium, with Tepper Sports & Entertainment committing over $1.3 billion in renovations by 2045. The project includes concourse upgrades, new facilities, and a 4,400-capacity indoor music venue, funded jointly by Tepper Sports & Entertainment and Charlotte City Council. Construction will proceed in phases to maintain hosting of Panthers and Charlotte FC matches.

Plans for toll lanes on I-77 South in Charlotte may be reconsidered after initial rejection, with a re-vote scheduled for Sept. 23 ahead of a state budget deadline. Opposing communities could face repaying over $60 million in project costs, and Charlotte City Council previously voted 6-5 against the project despite ongoing discussions to revive it.

Charlotte City Council is considering a proposal to set a 9 p.m. curfew for individuals under 18 in response to rising teen takeovers and other juvenile criminal incidents. The goal of the stricter curfew is to create safer spaces for the city's youth.

Charlotte City Council is considering a 9 p.m. curfew for individuals under 18 to address escalating teen takeovers, which have led to arrests and road closures. Police Chief Estella Patterson and community leaders cite safety concerns, while exceptions for jobs, emergencies, and parental accompaniment are proposed. Bishop Amere May Sr. highlighted incidents involving hundreds of teens and police intervention.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department requested city leaders to implement a daily 9 p.m. curfew for individuals under 18 to address teen takeovers, following arrests of minors and adults at University City boardwalk and a large gathering at Romare Bearden Park. Current curfew times are 11 p.m. for ages 13-15 and 10 p.m. for those under 12, with exceptions for parental accompaniment, errands, work, religious activities, and sports.

Residents in Uptown Charlotte are frustrated with noisy cars, prompting Charlotte City Council and state lawmakers to implement noise cameras and increase police enforcement of noise ordinances.

Charlotte Mayor Rob Harrington discusses challenges including the I-77 toll project, potential repayment of funds to the state, addressing the city's affordability crisis, and improving public safety perceptions with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed a $34 billion budget with increased education funding and teacher pay raises, while imposing a financial penalty on Charlotte for withdrawing support from the I-77 widening project. The budget raises starting teacher pay from $41,000 to $48,000 but offers smaller increases for veteran teachers, sparking concerns about equity. Charlotte city council members have 90 days to reverse their decision to avoid repaying $60 million in state funds.

Sustain Charlotte, a nonprofit, proposes a nine-point plan to reduce I-77 congestion without expanding toll lanes, following the cancellation of a controversial toll lane project. The plan includes operational improvements, transit expansion, and regional coordination, with some steps starting immediately.

Robert Harrington was sworn in as Charlotte's 60th mayor on July 1 to serve the remainder of Vi Lyles' term after her resignation. Harrington, an attorney with no prior public office experience, previously led the North Carolina Bar Association and Mecklenburg Bar Association and will serve until November 2027.

Charlotte’s 60th mayor, Rob Harrington, will be sworn in Wednesday to complete the remaining term of Vi Lyles, who stepped down to spend more time with family. Harrington was selected by the Charlotte City Council after two rounds of voting from over 100 applicants. He previously led the North Carolina Bar Association and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library Board of Trustees.

Charlotte City Councilmember Malcolm Graham is exploring a mayoral bid for 2027. Other current councilmembers are also expected to run for mayor.

Charlotte City Council's Public Safety Committee, led by District 6 Councilmember Kimberly Owens, is addressing concerns about e-bike safety, particularly regarding reckless behavior by groups of kids, though Owens opposes an outright ban due to varying e-bike uses. The committee is expected to meet again in August.

Charlotte City Council approved a one-year pilot program to install red light cameras at ten accident-prone intersections. The initiative aims to address intersections with a high number of accidents.

Charlotte City Councilman Malcolm Graham announced he will not seek re-election for his District 2 seat in 2027 and is forming an exploratory committee to consider a mayoral run. He emphasized addressing issues like I-77 congestion, legislation requiring Charlotte to repay funds, and public safety, particularly youth violence, while supporting interim mayor Robert Harrington.

Charlotte City Councilman Malcolm Graham is considering a mayoral run, having formed an exploratory committee and discussing the possibility with his family and community. He stated that if he does not run for mayor, he likely will not seek any other office. Charlotte's next mayoral election is scheduled for 2027.

Charlotte City Council Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell convened developers and homeowners to discuss strategies for city growth, focusing on affordable housing projects and addressing 'nimbyism.' The discussion highlighted varying neighborhood needs, such as infrastructure improvements and density preferences, with Mitchell emphasizing collaboration to balance development and affordability.

Robert Harrington transitions from president of the North Carolina Bar Association to interim mayor of Charlotte. He will be sworn in to serve the remaining 18 months of Mayor Vi Lyles’ term, who is stepping down to spend more time with family. Harrington’s transition from the bar association will be finalized this weekend at its annual meeting in Uptown.

Charlotte's city council approved a 'fare ambassador' program to enforce light rail ticket compliance by deploying uniformed inspectors. The initiative aims to ensure passengers have paid for their rides.

Charlotte City Council approved a land transfer to expand the Bank of America Stadium lease for a new 4,200-seat performance venue. The 0.24-acre parcel will host 80-100 annual events, with no tax dollars used. Councilmember Lawana Slack Mayfield opposed the move, advocating for community benefits, while the city argued the venue aligns with stadium renovation goals.

Mecklenburg County approved an $18.8 million incentives package for The Capital Group Cos. Inc., including property tax rebates from the county and city, and a job development grant from the state. The county's contribution includes a 50% rebate over three years, while Charlotte offers a 90% rebate over five years, with $17.2 million from the state over 12 years.

Charlotte City Council approved a fare inspector ambassador program for light rail and buses, starting with the Blue Line, to address fare evasion costing millions annually. The initiative aims to improve safety and accountability, with mixed rider reactions including concerns about affordability and alternative solutions.

Charlotte City Council approved a new fare enforcement plan for the Charlotte Area Transit System, including dedicating 60 officers to enforcement, phasing out cash payments, and raising the senior pass age from 62 to 65. Details will be discussed in a 5 p.m. news segment.

The Charlotte City Council approved a one-year pilot program to reintroduce red light cameras at 10 intersections in Charlotte, imposing a $75 fine for running a red light. The program is expected to cost $5,000 per month per intersection, marking the first use of such cameras in Charlotte in 20 years.

Rob Harrington was unanimously appointed as Charlotte's interim mayor by the City Council, set to begin his 18-month term on July 1st. Carrie Cook, who came in second, emphasized continuing civic engagement efforts in the community.

Charlotte City Council selected attorney Robert Harrington as the interim mayor after he won two rounds of voting against four finalists. Harrington expressed excitement about working with the council members.

Charlotte City Council approved a one-year red light camera pilot program to reduce serious crashes. The decision was unanimously made during a business meeting, following a recommendation from the safety committee. Charlotte previously used red light cameras from 1998 to 2006.

Charlotte City Council appointed Robert Harrington as interim mayor to replace outgoing Mayor Vi Lyles, who will retire at the end of June. Harrington was selected after a runoff following a vote that required six council votes, and he will serve until December 2027. The interim mayor will address the controversial I-77 toll lane project, which faces financial and political challenges.

Charlotte City Council members will appoint an interim mayor on Monday evening. The decision is set to occur during a council meeting.

Charlotte City Council will vote Monday night to select an interim mayor from five finalists. The candidates include Harold Cogdell, Carrie Cook, Rob Harrington, James Mitchell, and Caleb Theodros. A candidate needs six or more votes to win outright, otherwise a runoff will occur.

Members of the Charlotte City Council will vote on Monday to officially appoint an interim mayor. The decision aims to determine Charlotte's interim mayor until a permanent one is selected.

The Black Political Caucus in Charlotte has endorsed Harold Cogdell for interim mayor. Cogdell is among five finalists for the position, with city councilmembers set to make a selection this week.

Charlotte city council interviewed five finalists for interim mayor, including Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell and NC State Senator Caleb Theodros. The applicants discussed strategies for intergovernmental relations, post-I-77 widening support steps, and balancing business and community priorities.

Charlotte City Council interviewed five finalists for interim mayor on June 18. The council will vote to select the interim mayor on June 22, with the term lasting from July 2026 to December 2027. Current mayor Vi Lyles will step down at the end of June.

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners approved $2.9 million in incentives for Averitt Express to build a $240 million regional campus in Charlotte. Averitt will receive matching grants from both the county and Charlotte City Council for its planned facility at 2124 Shopton Road.

The Charlotte interim mayoral race features five candidates facing final interviews by the city council on Thursday, with a decision expected by Monday. The candidates include Harold Cogdell, Carrie Cook, Robert Harrington, James Mitchell, and Caleb Theodros.

The Charlotte City Council approved a rezoning request allowing the Hornets to renovate the Spectrum Center's exterior, including moving the existing electronic sign to three locations and installing a new larger video board on the East Trade Street façade. The approval follows a two-year, $245 million interior renovation of the building completed in October.

Five finalists are competing for the interim mayor position in Charlotte. The candidates include Harold Cogdell, Carrie Cook, Rob Harrington, James Mitchell, and Caleb Theodros. City council will interview them on Thursday, with a final vote expected on Monday.

Charlotte City Council members have selected five finalists for the mayoral position from over 40 applicants. Public interviews for the candidates will be held Thursday, with the council aiming to finalize a selection by Monday. Key candidates include Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell, former City Councilman Harold Cogdell, and attorney Robert Harrington.

Charlotte City Council approved its 2027 budget with a 7-2 vote, excluding the non-profit For The Struggle from funding. The organization, which provides services to seniors and youth, had previously received $100,000 from the city. Founder Alesha Brown criticized the council for not following consistent funding criteria, citing exceptions made for other groups like Safe Alliance.