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 →
Ground shifts in District 3 Council primary race
Aug. 12, 2025 This morning's Forum meeting might be remembered for discussion of workforce development, upward mobility plans, a city plan blamed for ramping up gentrification, tax issues, or serving immigrants. But it's not likely. Montravias King's decision, shared in advance with other ... Continue Reading →
Council DIstrict 1: Anderson, Henderson square off
Aug. 5, 2025 Two primary candidates offered Forum participants today a host of information about how different they are from one another. One way is by consulting their LinkedIn pages and their ebsites, listed below. Another way is through their answers to questions specifically asked. Here is a ... Continue Reading →
Democratic mayor primary Sept. 9
July 29, 2025 The five candidates for Charlotte mayor in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary spoke of their backgrounds and their goals for service as mayor, then answered questions. Addressing the Forum were Jaraun (Gemini) Boyd, Delter Kenny Guin III, current Mayor Vi Lyles, Brendan K. Maginnis, ... Continue Reading →
At-large candidates seek partners in city governance
July 22, 2025 Equitable access to city services. Community-led planning. Better housing options. Vocational training. Transparency. Better programs to catapult youth into trades. Prepare future candidates for future service. But amid the widely shared hopes for the city and its people, more ... Continue Reading →
ELECTION 2024
First published Nov. 5, 2024; Source: N.C. Board of Elections THE MECKLENBURG BALLOT US PRESIDENT (VOTE FOR 1) Precincts Reported: 195 of 195 View Contest Details NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT Kamala D. ... Continue Reading →
Lofton, Sidman offer highlights of their quest for NC House seats
Oct. 29, 2024 The Forum focused Tuesday on N.C. House Districts 104 and 105. The Nov. 5 ballot for those two seats each includes one Democrat and one Republican. The session might have illuminated party differences on public policy questions that are debated in the N.C. General Assembly. But it was ... Continue Reading →
2 NC House candidates describe Raleigh’s current challenges
Oct, 22, 2024 T ... Continue Reading →
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