Kimberly Owens
Coverage of Kimberly Owens in the Nexus archive.
- Charlotte residents clash over proposed curfew to stop teen takeovers
Charlotte residents debate a proposed 9 p.m. curfew for teens under 18 to address organized takeovers. Some parents support police measures, while critics like Samir Hamid argue for youth inclusion and oppose over-policing. The city and county are offering free 'Teen Summer Jam' events as alternatives to curfew enforcement.
- Charlotte nonprofit proposes 9-point plan to ease I‑77 congestion without toll lane expansion
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.
- Charlotte City Council to address e-bike concerns
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.