May 22, 2018 Charleston Carter is the first African-American Trial Court Administrator in Mecklenburg's 26th Judicial District. He became TCA in November, after 22 years of experience in similar positions in Georgia. A court website says the job entails "development of local rules and ... Continue Reading →
The James Mitchell Report
April 3, 2018 The Forum's rules are not totally inflexible, but James Mitchell knew that when he was offered 10 minutes for his presentation this morning, he had better get into sprint mode. And so he did, as those who watch the video below will attest. The longest-serving current member of ... Continue Reading →
Women serving on Mecklenburg bench discuss roles, ways they cope
March 13, 2018 They joke about being "seasoned" judges or "baby" judges. The talk about conferencing about cases and seeking out advice from one another, and gaining support from one another as they are buffeted by the trauma and conflict of the humans of all ages that end up in their ... Continue Reading →
Thriving in local govenment service, pulling others in
Feb. 27, 2018 Three who serve in positions in local government made a case this morning that their presence in staff positions can help bring a diversity of views into the creation of local policy. They also told their stories of how they can help pull more people of color into positions in which ... Continue Reading →
What’s ahead for transportation in the region
Jan. 30, 2018 Toni Tupponce and Candice Rorie presented an explanation of the way metropolitan Charlotte plans the placement and building of its many transportation projects. The discussion focused on how to ensure that residents know enough about how decision are made that they can be heard ... Continue Reading →
New DA to unify prosecutions of high-impact crimes
Dec. 5, 2017 Spencer Merriweather used his first visit as Mecklenburg District Attorney to announce two new prosecution teams. He said the initiatives would be launched without additional resources. A violent crimes team will "handle robberies, felony assaults and felony shooting cases. These ... Continue Reading →
Listen. Listen. Act.
Nov. 21, 2017 Carlenia Ivory was appointed last summer to finish Al Austin's District 2 City Council term after he left for a state job in Raleigh. She will finish her service when Justin Harlow is sworn in Dec. 4 along with others elected Nov. 7. She told the Forum this morning about what she has ... Continue Reading →
Moore advocates talks to form ‘common agenda’ among local, state bodies
Aug. 22, 2017 N.C. Rep. Rodney Moore, , commenting this morning after presentations by five Democratic candidates for Charlotte City Council at-large seats, said he was interested in the direction the community would take via its choices in the Sept. 12 primaries. State legislative leaders need ... Continue Reading →
Cotham comments on need for local governments to work together
Aug. 22, 2017 County Commissioner Pat Cotham, commenting this morning after presentations by five Democratic candidates for Charlotte City Council at-large seats, made a pitch for all local governments – city, county and school board, along with state officials – to take joint ownership of ... Continue Reading →
Ivory defends her preparation to serve on City Council committees
Aug. 8, 2017 During announcements at this morning's Forum, appointed District 2 City Council member Carlenia Ivory answers critics who reportedly have questioned whether she was prepared to serve on the Council committees to which Mayor Jennifer Roberts appointed her. Click on the video window to ... Continue Reading →
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