Surluta Anthony
Coverage of Surluta Anthony in the Nexus archive.
- Monroe nonprofits face budget shortfall due to issue with city money
Nonprofits in Monroe face a budget shortfall after the city withheld funds typically allocated for community services. The city cited a policy cap issue, but council later raised the cap, leaving funding in limbo due to a conflict of interest involving Mayor pro tem Surluta Anthony. Crisis Assistance Ministry and Turning Point are among the impacted organizations, with risks to housing programs and services for vulnerable residents.
- Monroe leaders vote again to support I-77 South expansion project
Monroe leaders reaffirmed support for the I-77 South expansion project, reversing a prior decision by Monroe's delegate to the CRTPO who had rescinded support. The project, which would add toll lanes from Uptown Charlotte to the South Carolina border, faces financial risks if pending legislation requires municipalities opposing it to repay NCDOT. Council members expressed concerns about the decision-making process and potential consequences for local funding.