Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners

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.

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.

Mecklenburg commissioners are revisiting the I-77 toll lanes dispute as a state bill threatens a $60 million reimbursement for withdrawn county support. The county withdrew backing for the project, prompting potential penalties including withheld transportation funds.