interim mayor
Coverage of interim mayor in the Nexus archive.
- Charlotte City Council to name interim mayor Monday
Charlotte City Council members will appoint an interim mayor on Monday evening. The decision is set to occur during a council meeting.
- On the Record: Who will be Charlotte's interim mayor?
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.
- 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.
- Black Political Caucus endorses Harold Cogdell for Charlotte’s interim mayoral seat
The Black Political Caucus of Charlotte endorsed Harold Cogdell Jr. for the interim mayoral seat. Cogdell is one of five finalists vying for the position after Mayor Vi Lyles stepped down last month. The other finalists include Carrie Cook, Rob Harrington, James Mitchell, and Caleb Theodros.
- 5 finalists for Charlotte's interim mayor describe their approach to the role, major city issues
Five finalists for Charlotte's interim mayor discussed their approaches to the role and major city issues, including the future of I-77 South.
- Charlotte announces five people moving on in race for city's interim mayor
Charlotte has five candidates moving forward in the race for interim mayor. The interim mayor will serve an 18-month term starting July 1, 2026, and ending December 6, 2027.
- What's next in the search for the interim mayor of Charlotte?
More than 60 people are eligible for the interim mayor position in Charlotte, with 32 applicants presenting to the council. All candidates must be evaluated despite the large number of applicants.
- Watch Live: Candidates make their case for Charlotte interim mayor
Charlotte City Council is holding a special meeting where candidates for interim mayor present their cases to the council and public. The event is scheduled for Monday afternoon.
- City council to hear from people vying to become Charlotte’s interim mayor
Charlotte City Council will hear from 69 eligible candidates for the interim mayor role during a meeting on Monday at 2 p.m. in the Government Center. Each applicant will have two minutes to address the council.