N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Mark Davis is a strong believer in voters' ability to right the wrongs of the N.C. judicial system. The incumbent facing Paul Holcombe on the Nov. 4 ballot took several opportunities Tuesday to encourage voters to seek out judges, legislators and others on the ballot ... Continue Reading →
Supt. Morrison with CMS update and comment about sales tax vote
On the eve of a citizen vote on a sales tax hike that could boost teacher pay, Supt. Heath Morrision addressed the Forum, leaving his pitch for consideration of the sales tax question to the end. Before he got there, he had: – Led a moment of silence for West Charlotte High School Football Coach ... Continue Reading →
Mecklenburg Sheriff
Both candidates in the Mecklenburg Sheriff's race on the Nov. 4 ballot addressed the Forum this morning. Democrat Irwin Carmichael and Republican Chris Hailey discussed their law enforcement backgrounds and their visions. And they critiqued the financial wisdom of each other's plans for the ... Continue Reading →
U.S. House District 12
Alma Adams, the Democratic candidate on the Nov. 4 ballot for the 12th District U.S. House seat vacated earlier this year by Mel Watt, addressed the Forum this morning. Her Republican opponent, Vince Coakley, was invited but did not attend the session. The video below contains both Adams' initial ... Continue Reading →
Clerk of Superior Court
Both candidates in the Mecklenburg Clerk of Superior Court race on the Nov. 4 ballot addressed the Forum this morning. Republican Martha Efird and Democrat Elisa Chinn Gary discussed their preparation and the ways in which they had already served in court administration. The last question from ... Continue Reading →
John Crawford on Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund
John Crawford founded the Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund in 1983. Their website is here. ... Continue Reading →
N.C. Senate District 38
Richard Rivette addressed the Forum Tuesday. The Republican is challenging incumbent Joel Ford on the Nov. 4 ballot for election to the N.C. Senate District 38 seat. Ford presented to the Forum on Sept. 23. Video from Rivette's presentation is below. It begins with his presentation, then ... Continue Reading →
At-large commissioners
All five candidates for at-large seats on the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners spoke Tuesday. They are, from top right in photo: Republican Emily Zuyus, Republican Scott Carlisle, Democrat Trevor Fuller, Democrat Pat Cotham and Democrat Ella Scarborough. Fuller and Cotham are ... Continue Reading →
Depression: Breaking the Silence
At a young age, Travis Gilliam had a dream of being in radio, and through hard work and a guiding mentor, he's a popular personality on "The No LImit Larry & The Morning Maddhouse" show on WPEG-FM's Power98 radio. But Gillliam, pictured above right, was at the Forum Tuesday to talk about the ... Continue Reading →
In County District 1, a rare electoral contest
It may be something of mismatch – experienced former officeholder vs. newbie, old vs. young – but at least the voters of District 1 have a choice on whom to elect to represent them on the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. They may be the envy of voters in Districts 2, 3, 4 and 6 this ... Continue Reading →
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