May 24, 2022 Start with one high-needs school. Canvass the neighborhood. Find out what parents think they and their children need that might be supported out of the schoolhouse. Find agencies and volunteers to fill those needs. Empower parents and other neighborhood residents to help direct the ... Continue Reading →
2022 Primary Election Results
Primary contests listed below are those in which some or all Mecklenburg registered voters could vote. Election-night, preliminary results with all precincts reporting are listed are for the Mecklenburg vote; for statewide percentages and all vote totals, click here. (D) Democratic primary (R) ... Continue Reading →
Belmont Center conference room update
May 11, 2022 While the Forum took refuge from COVID-19 in a virtual room, several big changes have occurred at the Forum's old haunt at the Belmont Center. New chairs and new tables, all with wheels. More chairs. And an audio/video equipment package that will bring Forum meetings to your ... Continue Reading →
The challenge of overcoming ‘entrepreneurial inequity’
May 10, 2022 People of color with nerve and determination and a desire to create jobs in minority neighborhoods, with a great business idea – but very limited family wealth – more often end up as bankruptcy statistics than as the next Bob Johnson or Jeff Bezos. “Entrepreneurial Inequity in ... Continue Reading →
Republican candidate for Charlotte Mayor
May 10, 2022 This morning's Forum was open to candidates in contested primaries on May 17 who had been unable to attend to which they had been invited. Among the candidates presenting this morning was Stephanie De Sarachaga-Bilbao, Republican candidate for Charlotte mayor. The candidate apologized ... Continue Reading →
Stephanie De Sarachaga-Bilbao
– Page initiated May 10, 2022 Stephanie De Sarachaga-Bilbao is a Republican candidate for Charlotte mayor. Materials on this website 5-10-22 Presentation to the Forum Info Website ... Continue Reading →
Wrap-up of the May 17 primary election season
May 10, 2022 This morning's Forum was put in the schedule to accommodate candidates who were unable to attend the Forum to which they had been invited during this primary election season. One such candidate was heard, then a number of candidates who had spoken at earlier Forums were invited to make ... Continue Reading →
Forum to resume in-person meetings May 24
May 3, 2022 Forum facilitators, meeting Tuesday afternoon, decided that the Forum would resume in-person meetings on Tuesday, May 24, at 8:30 a.m. at Belmont Center, 700 Parkwood Ave. [As of May 10, the About Us page on this website was updated with details.] Masks will be required for entry ... Continue Reading →
Cecilia Oseguera
– Page initiated May 3, 2022 Cecilia Oseguera is a candidate for District Court Seat 18, which has been vacant since Gov. Cooper appointed Reggie McKnight to the Superior Court bench. Materials on this website 5-3-22 Presentation to the Forum Info Website Media ... Continue Reading →
Slow uptick in early voting prompts discussion
May 3, 2022 At the conclusion of this morning's session on District Court primaries, facilitator Mary Johnson asked Forum participants for ideas on how to raise voter participation in the May 17 primary, and in subsequent elections. Superior Court Judge Kimberly Best suggested that telling the ... Continue Reading →
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