Harold Cogdell
Coverage of Harold Cogdell in the Nexus archive.
- Charlotte City Council to hold final vote on interim mayor
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.
- Black Political Caucus endorsement could sway council vote for interim mayor
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 interviews five finalists for interim mayor
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 interviews 5 finalists for interim mayor: What to know and where to watch
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.
- Charlotte interim mayoral race heats up with final interviews on Thursday
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.
- 5 finalists vie for Charlotte mayoral seat
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 mayor selection will soon narrow to five finalists
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 hears from dozens of interim mayor candidates
Charlotte City Council heard from over 60 interim mayor candidates during a public forum, with each candidate given 2 minutes to present their case. Council members are debating procedural adjustments before a scheduled vote on June 22, with the mayor's role described as part-time and focused on representation and agenda-setting.