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 →
Planning for region’s 2045 transportation is already under way
June 20, 2017 Governments plan transportation projects way ahead of when the bulldozers roll, says Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization consultant Toni Tupponce. And when the bulldozers begin to roll, it's too late to have much impact on whether the project will be built, how ... Continue Reading →
Neighborhood Matching Grants: Come and get the money
June 6, 2017 If neighbors have never had a neighborhood group, this city program can help the neighbors set one up. Once it's set up, this city program can walk them through a sometimes-difficult grant application process to obtain up to $10,000 or up to $25,000, depending on neighborhood ... Continue Reading →
Manager: Budget prepares growing city for its future
May 2, 2017 City Manager Marcus Jones brought his key budget staff along for a presentation of his proposed 2017-18 budget, which was presented to City Council Monday night. Presentation slides are below. They are in a 34.4 MB PowerPoint file here, and in a 31.2 MB PDF file here. There were two ... Continue Reading →
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