Oct. 21, 2025 Republican James Bowers did not attend this morning's discussion with candidates for the City Council District 3 seat. The incumbent, Tiawana Brown, lost a Democratic primary in September. Present were unaffiliated voter Robin Emmons, who canvassed for signatures to be placed on ... Continue Reading →
4 candidates for Council At-Large seats pitch for support
Oct. 14, 2025 This morning's Forum attracted four of six at-large candidates for Charlotte City Council. Dimple Ajmera and Edwin Peacock were not present.There were three Democrats – LaWana Mayfield, James Mitchell and Victoria Watlington – and a Republican, Misun Kim, who in addressing the ... Continue Reading →
Tax referendum: A discussion of trade-offs
Oct. 7, 2025 There were two speakers, but many more voices. The subject was the Nov. 4 referendum on using a property tax increase to help finance improvements in the region's road, passenger rail and bus systems. Co-convenor Jackie Edwards Walton reconfigured the room so that all in the ... Continue Reading →
Mayoral candidates discuss issues facing a growing city
Sept. 30, 2025 The Forum today heard from two of the candidates for Charlotte mayor that will be on the Nov. 4 ballot. Incumbent Vi Lyles, 73, a Democrat, is seeking a fourth term. Libertarian Rob Yates, 45, is seeking his first. The two met in the 2023 mayoral election. Republican ... Continue Reading →
CMS Board of Education candidates in Districts 2, 4, 5, 6
Candidates laud academic gains at CMS
Sept. 9 Municipal Primary unofficial results
Sept. 9, 2025; 169 of 169 precincts reported; Percent of 532,197 ballots cast: 7.97% This file is based on unofficial Election Night results compiled by the State Board of Elections. ... Continue Reading →
At-large Council candidate seeks solutions, not excuses
Sept. 2, 2025 Matt Britt is an Atrium market strategist by day, a campaigner at all hours and, oh yes, a south Charlotte family man. Will this family be relieved if the family man comes up short in next Tuesday's Democratic primary to place on the November election ballot four candidates for ... Continue Reading →
Primary contenders live into their respect for each other
Aug. 26, 2025 This morning's Forum was full of talk about encouraging businesses in District 5. And much frank talk. But rather than pull out quotes, readers should view the video and come away with their own impressions. Viewers will find some substantive differences between the candidates. But ... Continue Reading →
Council District 4: Growth pressures spill out in acrimony
Aug. 19, 2025 The late Sarah Stevenson had a favorite admonition. Sometimes, it would be delivered amid joy, sometimes amid disappointment. She knew, of course, that people disagree, sometimes heatedly. But she was a person of deep faith. She had also engaged hundreds of people as she mediated ... Continue Reading →
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