The Forum does not host debates, but normally after individual candidates give their introductory comments, all candidates for one office who are in the room will share time during the Q&A, and often respond to the same questions asked by Forum participants in the audience. Tuesday's ... Continue Reading →
Primary election leaders
Democratic mayoral candidates
Sept. 3, 2013 The Observer's Jim Morrill covered the event. His website story was headlined "Differences emerge in Charlotte mayoral forum." A picture of the story from the Observer, headlined "Mayoral hopefuls' differences show," is below the videos on this page. Introductory ... Continue Reading →
Patrick Cannon on mayor’s race
April 9, 2013 This site does not regularly move in breaking news circles, so let us note that this announcement occurred just before 10 a.m. on April 9, 2013, and will surely be overtaken by events! ... Continue Reading →
Cannon’s statement on airport coverage
March 26, 2013 Asked to address the Forum this morning, Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Cannon said he would like to share with Forum participants materials prepared by the city on the legislative proposal to transfer the city-run airport to a new regional authority, and a comment on legislation ... Continue Reading →