Oct. 15, 2019 Over the weekend, Charlotte Democratic strategist Sam Spencer shared his explanation for opposing the ballot proposal on a sales tax increase. He had his words below published in a piece in the Charlotte Observer. Separately, he distributed the flier reproduced below. By Sam ... Continue Reading →
George Dunlap on ballot’s sales tax increase proposal
Graphics: https://bettermecklenburg.com/ Oct. 8, 2019 In a visit that was not announced in advance. Mecklenburg Commissioners Chair George Dunlap presented his case for voter support of a proposal on the November ballot that would increase the sales tax to fund arts, education and parks ... Continue Reading →
Women’s Advisory Board: Rebuilding on a shoestring
July 16, 2019 A group created by Mecklenburg County Commissioners on women's issues has not had an easy time of it. Zhivi Williams, who currently leads the Women's Advisory Board, said the group had no budget of its own, could not solicit funds for its work, had no minutes of its earlier ... Continue Reading →
Commissioner Vilma Leake: Hold leaders accountable
June 25, 2019 Mecklenburg Commissioner Vilma Leake, who was at the Forum in connection with an earlier presentation, was invited to address the Forum. ... Continue Reading →
County manager outlines budget proposal
May 21, 2019 Dena Diorio had now PowerPoint, no flip charts. Just a few dozen numbers – and, more important, several vital messages. Her proposed budget commits community dollars toward solving persistent health, education and other problems because the Mecklenburg residents who attended ... Continue Reading →
Debriefing on release of video of Danquirs Franklin police shooting
April 16, 2019 Police body cam video from the latest fatal police shooting was released Monday afternoon. Tuesday morning, Mayor Vi Lyles, City Manager Marcus Jones and Police Chief Kerr Putney sat at the front of a packed Forum assembly to answer questions. Most of the questions dealt, one way ... Continue Reading →
Sheriff appeals for help addressing recidivism
Feb. 19, 2019 In his presentation at the Forum this morning, Sheriff Garry McFadden appealed to congregations to "adopt" a pod at what he calls the Mecklenburg detention center (aka, jail) and welcome returning citizens into the community, into their churches, and provide them the material support, ... Continue Reading →
View from Mecklenburg: Board chair, sheriff report
Feb. 19, 2019 Same constituents. Different styles. Garry McFadden, the newly elected sheriff, is in a hurry. He says his three campaign promises were all accomplished in 35 days. Now he's hurrying on to change labels and cultures and attitudes toward all the people whom he serves, some of whom ... Continue Reading →
Family Justice Center to focus on victims’ needs, erase the silos
Oct. 2, 2018 Victims of domestic violence need protection, and comfort, but also a lot of help navigating a complicated legal system. That simple notion is behind the proposed CharMeck Family Justice Center. The first year of research and planning is now done, and four people at the Forum Tuesday ... Continue Reading →
I-77 express lanes update: How they work, what you’ll be charged
Sept. 25, 2018 Perhaps by the end of the year, optional toll lanes will be operating of the construction site known as I-77 North. Jean Leier and Warren Cooksey returned to the Forum for an update on how the controversial project will operate, how much it will cost to use it, and how tolls will ... Continue Reading →
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