July 1, 2025 The public debate over whether residents should approve an additional penny on the sales tax began in earnest this morning. It will peak in the days before the likely November referendum on the question – and then go on for years to come, as happened when the first local additional ... Continue Reading →
Sarah Belle Mingo Stevenson, 1925-2023
Page initiated Sept. 26, 2023 Sarah Belle Mingo Stevenson was born Oct. 26, 1925. She died Sept. 26, 2023. A Charlotte Observer remembrance is here. Other media reports included those from WFAE, the Charlotte Post, WSOC-TV, WCNC-TV, WBTV, Queen City News and QCityMetro, More on Stevenson’s life ... Continue Reading →
3 of the Democrats in Charlotte mayoral primary
Aug. 29, 2017 Three candidates in the Sept. 12 Democratic primary for Charlotte mayor discussed issues, themselves and the way forward at the Forum this morning. Commenting were Mayor Jennifer Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem Vi Lyles and Constance Partee (Connie) Johnson. Lucille Puckett did not attend. ... Continue Reading →
Election 2015 Winners
Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts (52.26%); Council At-large Julie Eiselt (16.98%) Vi Lyles (16.36%) Claire Fallon (15.81%) James Mitchell (14.30%) Council Districts 1: Patsy Kinsey (93.35%) 2: Al Austin (79.56%) 3: LaWana Mayfield (76.12%) 4: Greg Phipps (71.53%) 5: John Autry ... Continue Reading →
Roberts, Peacock square off a week before election
Oct. 27, 2015 This is a recording of the live broadcast of the appearance by Charlotte mayor candidates Jennifer Roberts and Edwin Peacock at the Forum this morning. The initial presentation, by Peacock, begins at minute 7:20. ... Continue Reading →
Charlotte mayoral candidates
Aug. 11, 2014 Over the course of two Tuesdays, Forum participants heard from five of the six mayoral candidates who face off in their respective primaries Sept. 15. Scott Stone did not attend. Michael Barnes was present Aug. 4, the rest on Aug. 11. Thus, the candidates faced different questions. ... Continue Reading →
3 candidates for U.S. Congress
Oct. 23, 2012 Five candidates spoke at this morning's Forum. This page is focused on the three candidates present who are running for Congress. All candidates for the 9th and 12th Districts were invited to attend. 12th District: Mel Watt and Jack Brosch 9th District: ... Continue Reading →