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CharlotteNC averageUS Census ACS
Population
886,283
Per-capita income
$49,991
Median home value
$351,500
Bachelor's or higher
47%
Typical home value $389,648 -1.2% yr/yr · +18% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👮 Police incidents (open data)
847,643 incidents · Sun Jan 1, 2017–Fri Oct 2, 2026 · 100% mapped
property401,183
other318,086
violent128,374

The most recent records from the city police department’s own open-data portal — a recent slice, not full history. Full per-incident records with coordinates (mappable, joinable to individual addresses) are in the public dataset. Source: gis.charlottenc.gov.

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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$2.88B (FY2023)
Total spending$3.20B (FY2023)
Taxes$1.08B (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$4.29B (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,642 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (18 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2025-11-04
Vi Lyles ✓ 92,537 · Terrie D. Donovan 33,533 · Rob Yates 4,717 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 505 · Jennifer Roberts (Write-In) 29 · Lia White (Write-In) 11
City Council District 07 2025-11-04
Ed Driggs ✓ 13,863 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 2,678
City Council District 06 2025-11-04
Kimberly Owens ✓ 16,268 · Krista Bokhari 12,510 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 34
City Council District 05 2025-11-04
Juan Diego (J.D.) Mazuera Arias ✓ 12,753 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 345
City Council District 04 2025-11-04
Renee Perkins Johnson ✓ 14,522 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 284
City Council District 03 2025-11-04
Joi Mayo ✓ 10,050 · James H. Bowers 2,224 · Robin Emmons 1,387 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 10
City Council District 02 2025-11-04
Malcolm Graham ✓ 13,530 · Lia White (Write-In) 629 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 414
City Council District 01 2025-11-04
Dante Anderson ✓ 17,607 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 498
City Council At-Large 2025-11-04
Dimple Ajmera ✓ 96,599 · Victoria Watlington ✓ 95,212 · James (Smuggie) Mitchell, Jr. ✓ 90,177 · LaWana Slack-Mayfield ✓ 87,866 · Edwin B. Peacock III 46,190 · Misun Kim 36,564
Mayor 2023-11-07
Vi Lyles ✓ 64,564 · Misun Kim 18,713 · Rob Yates 4,087 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 307 · Ken May (Write-In) 5 · Braxton Winston (Write-In) 4
City Council District 07 2023-11-07
Ed Driggs ✓ 9,526 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 1,684 · Jeff Jackson (Write-In) 9
City Council District 06 2023-11-07
Tariq Scott Bokhari ✓ 11,727 · Stephanie Hand 11,413 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 9

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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Housing Council Committee

Housing Council Committee to review affordable housing and ADU program updates

The committee will receive informational updates on research and evaluation efforts funded by the 2024 Affordable Housing Bond. Members will also review the progress and funding of the Queen City Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, November 2, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Housing Council Committee Council Member LaWana Mayfield, Chair Council Member J.D. Mazuera Arias Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Meeting Agenda November 2, 2026 Housing Council Committee Meeting Agenda 9:00 a.m. City Council Housing Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Standing Item: Affordable Housing Funding Policy Update - Research and Evaluation 1. Staff Resource(s): Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services Warren Wooten, Housing and Neighborhood Services Explanation · The Affordable Housing Funding Policy includes a targeted investment category to support administration and evaluation. Staff will provide an update on three research and evaluation efforts supported through the 2024 Affordable Housing Bond, including analysis of administrative and resident-level data, resident experience and longitudinal outcomes, and the performance of housing programs including down payment assistance, housing rehabilitation, and emergency repair. This work strengthens the city’s understanding of investment outcomes and can inform future housing policy, funding, and program decisions. Action: Informational Update Standing Item: Affordable Housing Update - Acc …
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

Committee to discuss MPTA transit transition and UDO text amendments

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will receive informational updates on three items. These include aligning the Unified Development Ordinance with state law and preparing for the MPTA to take control of public transportation operations on January 1, 2027.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, November 2, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee Council Member Ed Driggs, Chair Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda November 2, 2026 Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Standing Item: UDO Text Amendment 1. Staff Resource(s): Monica Holmes - Planning, Design, & Development David Hittle - Planning, Design, & Development Explanation § Staff will provide an overview of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment RZP 2026-078 that aligns the UDO with state statutory requirements as established by several NC General Assembly session laws. Action: Informational Standing Item: MPTA Transition - Upcoming Agreements 2. Staff Resource(s): Lina James - City Attorney’s Office Explanation § Introduce proposed agreements between the City and the MPTA to ensure readiness for the MPTA to commence control of operations of the public transportation system on January 1, 2027, consistent with the Primary Interlocal Agreement. Action: Informational Standing Item: MPTA Transition - Charlotte Gateway Station 3. Staff Res …
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Safety Council Committee

Safety Council Committee to discuss predatory towing protections

The committee will receive an update from the Mecklenburg County Office of Violence Prevention on city-county collaboration. Members will also discuss potential protections and enforcement measures to address predatory towing in Charlotte.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, November 2, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Safety Council Committee Council Member Dante Anderson, Chair Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Meeting Agenda November 2, 2026 Safety Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Mecklenburg County Office of Violence Prevention 1. Staff Resource(s): Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services Chief Estella Patterson, CMPD Explanation § Mecklenburg County’s Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) recognizes community violence as a public health issue and aims to reduce violence in Mecklenburg County by collaborating with partners to increase opportunity, prevent harm, support victims and build heathier, more resilient communities. OVP will share an informational update on the County’s efforts, with an emphasis on areas of City-County alignment and collaboration. Action: Informational update and discussion Predatory Towing 2. Staff Resource(s): Jessica Battle, City Attorney’s Office Explanation § Mayor Harrington issued a predatory towing-related policy referral on September 3, 2026, with the following policy question: What additional towing protections and enforcement measures should City …
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee

Committee to review Small Business Enterprise framework and HIIVE program

The Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee will receive informational updates on city initiatives. Discussions include the implementation of the race- and gender-neutral Small Business Enterprise framework and the impact of the HIIVE program.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, November 2, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee - Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell, Chair Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member J.D. Mazuera Arias City Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda November 2, 2026 Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee Meeting Agenda 11:00 a.m. Economic Development and Workforce City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. . Standing Item: Workforce Development and Small Business Updates, HIIVE Update - 10 Minutes 1. Staff Resource(s): Staff: Staff: Holly Eskridge, Economic Development Guest: James Labar, Charlotte Center City, Aliyah Wilson, Soulpe Afro Mex Explanation · Staff will provide an overview of the HIIVE program and the impact of the City’s investment. Souple, a featured HIIVE business, will share its experience and the benefits it has gained from participating in the program. Action: Informational . Policy Referral: Economic Mobility Strategies (CBI Compliance and Policy Updates) - 40 Minutes 2. Staff Resource(s): Monica Allen, Deputy City Manager, Lina James, City Attorney Office, Cheryl Wight, Contracting & Procurement, Shahid Rana, Economic Development, Steven Coker, Contracting & Procurement Expla …
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

Committee to vote on selection process for discretionary financial partners

The committee will discuss and vote on options for selecting annual financial partners following over $6 million in funding requests. Members will also review procurement policies to promote economic mobility and the use of Municipal Service District funds.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, November 2, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee - Council Member Malcolm Graham, Chair Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Joi Mayo Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Kimberly Owens Meeting Agenda November 2, 2026 Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Policy Referral: Funding for Discretionary Financial Partners 1. Staff Resource(s): Cherie Smith, Strategy & Budget Explanation § On June 18, 2026, the Mayor made a referral to the committee to consider what should be primary in the selection of financial partners for funding. § Council adopted a Financial Partners Funding policy in October 2024 and revised the Policy in September 2025. § After receiving 39 applications and over $6 million in funding requests, at the June 1, 2026 Council Budget Straw Votes meeting, Council requested further review by Committee. § During the August 3rd committee meeting, staff provided an overview of the current application and scoring process. § Staff will present options that would support council decision-making on annual financial partner selections. Action: Discussion and vote . Policy Refe …
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Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Zoning Committee Work Session

Zoning Committee to review five rezoning petitions

The Zoning Committee is holding a work session to discuss several rezoning requests. Three petitioners have requested deferrals to December 1, 2026, while three other petitions are moving forward for review.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center Zoning Committee Work Session Douglas Welton, Chairperson Andrew Blumenthal Melissa Gaston Carolyn Millen Shana Neeley Wil Russell Robin Stuart Zoning Agenda Innovation Station, Conference Room 886 November 4, 2026 Zoning Committee Work Session Zoning Agenda Zoning Committee Work Session Zoning Item Rezoning Petition: 2025-036 by Rangeworks 1. Update: Petitioner is requesting deferral to December 1, 2026 Location: Approximately 1.55 acres located south of Bryant Street, west of South Summit Avenue, and east of Freedom Drive. (Council District 2 - Graham). Current Zoning: NC (neighborhood center) Proposed Zoning: CG(CD) (general commercial, conditional) Rezoning Petition: 2026-023 by Middleburg 2. Update: Petitioner is requesting deferral to December 1, 2026 Location: Approximately 20.15 acres located south of Wilkinson Boulevard, north of Willilyn Lane, and west of Sam Wilson Road. (Council District 3 - Mayo). Current Zoning: CG (general commercial) Proposed Zoning: N2-B(CD) (neighborhood 2-B, conditional) Rezoning Petition: 2026-025 by Olympia & Wright Homes 3. Update: Petitioner is requesting deferral to December 1, 2026 Location: Approximately 3.80 acres located south of DeArmon Road, west of Hampton Place, and east of Mineral Ridge Way. (Council District 4 - Johnson). Current Zoning: INST (CD) (instit …
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Recent meetings

Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 4:00 PM

City Council Business Meeting

City Council to consider extending data center moratorium to October 2027

City Council will decide on extending a temporary moratorium on new telecommunications and data storage facilities. The body will also consider a historic landmark designation for the Hajoca Building and a voluntary annexation of property on Dixie River Road.

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Council Chamber
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all right. We will now call this. Meeting to order. Good evening and thank you to all joining us here in person and those watching online. City council is committed to conducting the city's business in a respectful and orderly environment. All attendees are expected to follow the rules of decorum. Disruptions that hinder the meeting MAY result in removal. Thank you for supporting a space where everyone MAY be heard and respected. Let's start with introductions going around the room starting with council member johnson on my left. Thank you mayor. >> good afternoon I'm renee johnson and I'm honored to represent district four. Good afternoon. Uh. Council member my sweater area is probably representing the. East side district five. Good afternoon. I want. >> to say bill I currently serve is council member at large. Thank you. At driggs district seven. Kimberly owens representing district. Six rob harrington, mayor. Shawn heath, deputy city manager. Dante anderson, district one. Choi maio representing district three. Shimura at-large. Andrea leslie, fight city attorney billy toms, deputy city clerk. thank you. We'll start our meeting with consideration of consent agenda items before we take a vote. Are there any items for comment or for a separate vote? We will vote on items not pulled first and then address any items pulled for a separate vote. Okay. >> council member um johnson. Um, I'd like to. Pull number. Briefly. >> okay. Councilmember swearer harris. Thank you mayor. I wou …
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Monday, October 26, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Council Chamber City Council Business Meeting Mayor Robert Harrington Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member JD Mazuera Arias Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda October 26, 2026 City Council Business Meeting Meeting Agenda 4:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ACTION PREVIEW AND CONSENT AGENDA, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 267 This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel. Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers 1. Staff Resource(s): Hannah Bromberger, Strategy and Budget Time: 5 minutes Synopsis Mayor and Council may ask questions about Consent agenda items. . Consent agenda items 15 through 31 may be considered in one motion except for those items removed by a Council member. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk. 2. Time: 10 minutes Consideration of Consent Items shall occur in the following order: A. Items that have not been pulled, B. Items with residents signed up to speak to the item, and C. Items that have been pulled for a separate vote. . Action Preview Overview 3. Staff Resource(s): Marcus Jones …
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🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-26829 — Approve
7 yea · 3 nay · 1 present
Robert Harrington present · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26876 — Approve
9 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
James Mitchell absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26824 — Approve
9 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
James Mitchell absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26840 — Approve
8 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
James Mitchell absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
The other 22 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 4:00 PM

City Council Special Meeting

City Council to vote on overriding Mayor's veto regarding airline lease review

The City Council is meeting to consider readopting a motion from October 12, 2026. The motion proposes a review period for the Airline Use and Lease Agreement with a final decision scheduled for November 23. A vote of at least seven members is required to override Mayor Robert Harrington's veto.

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Council Chamber
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Monday, October 19, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Council Chamber City Council Special Meeting Mayor Robert Harrington Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member JD Mazuera Arias Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda October 19, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Meeting Agenda 4:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel. Readopt the Motion made at City Council’s October 12 Meeting Action Preview on the Airline Use and Lease Agreement 1. Action: Adopt a motion to have a period for review and a decision to be made by this Council at its meeting on November 23 (on the Airline Use and Lease Agreement). Staff Resource(s): Andrea Leslie-Fite, City Attorney Explanation § On October 12, 2026, at City Council’s Regular Business Meeting, during the Action Preview informational portion of the meeting, staff presented an overview on the Airline Use and Lease Agreement and its availability for City Council action as soon as October 26, 2026. § During City Council discussion following the staff pre …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment — Adjourn
7 yea · 4 absent
James Mitchell absent · Dimple Ajmera absent · Dante Anderson absent · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council Zoning Meeting

Charlotte City Council to review 12 rezoning petitions

The City Council is meeting to decide on several rezoning requests, including six items on a consent agenda. The body will also hold public hearings for five petitions, some of which staff does not recommend for approval in their current form.

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Council Chamber
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she's consistently called to meeting the um JUNE 19th, 2026 meeting of charlotte city council and we will start with welcome to all of you. Welcome to folks who are here in chambers and folks who are joining us online and then we'll move to introductions and we will start over here to my left audience is right with council member monsieur arias. Good evening. My name is jd my sweater arias proudly representing east charlotte district five. Good evening lawanda mayfield. Serving you at large. And driggs district seven north and graham. District two. Kimberly owens. District six. Rob harrington, mayor. Alison craig, deputy city manager. Dante anderson, district one. Joy mayo representing district three. Good evening. I'm victoria watlington and I have the pleasure of serving you as a member at large shown . Good evening. Dimple ajmera at large terry hagler gray senior assistant city attorney billy. Towns, deputy city clerk. Oh dear. Thank you all and we will begin our meeting with an invocation expressions of inspiration followed by the pledge of allegiance. The invocation by a council member is intended to solemnized our proceedings. We celebrate the religious diversity of our community including those without a religious faith. Tonight council member graham will give our invocation. Councilmember graham thank you, MR. Mayor. Uh, let us prayer pray. Well, eternal GOD we come before you tonight not just as elected officials but as servants of a city we love a city that is hurti …
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Monday, October 19, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Council Chamber City Council Zoning Meeting Mayor Robert Harrington Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member JD Mazuera Arias Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Council Member Victoria Watlington Zoning Agenda October 19, 2026 City Council Zoning Meeting Zoning Agenda 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ZONING MEETING CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, REGULAR MEETING HOSTED FROM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City’s Facebook page, and the City’s YouTube channel. Call to Order Introduction Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Explanation of Zoning Meeting Deferrals / Withdrawals Page 2 City of Charlotte Printed on 10/15/2026 October 19, 2026 City Council Zoning Meeting Zoning Agenda CONSENT Consent agenda items 3 through 8 may be considered in one motion except for those items pulled by a Council member. Items are pulled by notifying the City Clerk. 2. A. Items included on the consent agenda are rezoning petitions that meet the following criteria: a. Had no public opposition at their public hearing b. Received an approval recommendation from the Zoning Committee c. Have no changes after Zoning Committee d. Staf …
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🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Deferrals / Withdrawals — Defer
8 yea · 2 absent
Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · James Mitchell absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield yea
CONSENT — Approve
8 yea · 2 absent
Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · James Mitchell absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26866 — Withdraw
9 yea · 1 present
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Robert Harrington present · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26867 — Defer
9 yea · 1 present
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Robert Harrington present · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26870 — Defer
9 yea · 1 present
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Robert Harrington present · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26871 — Defer
9 yea · 1 present
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Robert Harrington present · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26872 — Close the Public Hearing
9 yea · 2 absent
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · James Mitchell absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26873 — Close the Public Hearing
9 yea · 2 absent
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · James Mitchell absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26874 — Appoint
9 yea · 2 absent
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · James Mitchell absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26879 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Robert Harrington present · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26883 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Robert Harrington present · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26878 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Robert Harrington present · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26880 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Robert Harrington present · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26881 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Robert Harrington present · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26882 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Robert Harrington present · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26885 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Robert Harrington present · LaWana Mayfield yea
15-26874 — Close the Public Hearing
9 yea · 2 absent
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · James Mitchell absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield yea
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council Business Meeting

City Council to hold public hearing on extending data center moratorium

City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the extension of a 150-day moratorium on new telecommunications and data storage facilities. The body will also consider an infrastructure agreement for Brookhill Village and updates to the Affordable Housing Funding Policy.

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Council Chamber
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uh. We ready to go live? To. >> you live. Oh they're understated and. All right. >> we will now call this meeting to order. Good evening and thank you all for joining us here in person and for those watching online. Let's start with introductions and we'll start over here to my left uh with council member MR. Arias. Good evening everybody a council member jt my sweater arias representing the eastside district five. Good evening lorna mayfield seven you at large. Ed driggs, district seven. Malcolm graham. District two. Kimberly owens representing district six. Marcus jones, city manager. Rob harrington mayor. Good evening everybody james mitchell mayor pro tem. Good evening, victoria watlington and I have the pleasure of serving you as a member at large. Andrea leslie fight city attorney billy toms deputy city clerk. Thank you everyone. We will start our meeting items with consideration of consent agenda items before we take a vote. Are there any items for comment or any others for a separate vote that anyone would like to pull? We'll vote on the items not pulled first and then address any items pulled for a separate vote. I hear nothing I hear none. All right MAY I have a motion to approve? So moved items 3831 through 51 motion is motion and a second. All right I have a motion a second. Any comments or discussion all in favor of approving consent items 31 through 51 please raise your hand. Any opposed? All right it carries it simplifies that. Uh. >> now I'd like to turn it ov …
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Monday, October 12, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Council Chamber City Council Business Meeting Mayor Robert Harrington Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member JD Mazuera Arias Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda October 12, 2026 City Council Business Meeting Meeting Agenda 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 267 This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel. Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers 1. Staff Resource(s): Sarah Hazel, City Manager’s Office Time: 5 minutes Synopsis Mayor and Council may ask questions about Consent agenda items. Consent agenda items 31 through 51 may be considered in one motion except for those items removed by a Council member. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk. 2. Time: 10 minutes Consideration of Consent Items shall occur in the following order: A. Items that have not been pulled, B. Items with residents signed up to speak to the item, and C. Items that have been pulled for a separate vote. Page 2 City of Charlotte Printed on 10/9/2026 October 12, 2026 City Council Busin …
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-26775 — Defer
6 nay · 4 yea · 1 absent
James Mitchell nay · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson nay · J.D. Mazuera Arias nay · Ed Driggs nay · Malcolm Graham nay · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo absent · Kimberly Owens nay · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26775 — Amend
7 yea · 4 nay · 1 present
Robert Harrington present · James Mitchell nay · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson nay · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs nay · Malcolm Graham nay · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
The other 30 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Fri Oct 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee

Committee to authorize nominations for Opportunity Zone census tracts

The Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee will review newly eligible Opportunity Zone census tracts identified by the U.S. Treasury Department. The committee is seeking authorization to nominate recommended tracts for submission to the state.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, CH-14
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Friday, October 9, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, CH-14 Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee - Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell, Chair Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member J.D. Mazuera Arias City Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda October 9, 2026 Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee Meeting Agenda 10:00 a.m. Economic Development and Workforce City Council Committee Meeting. The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. . Standing Item: Opportunity Zones, 2.0 - Updates 1. Staff Resource(s): Shahid Rana, Economic Development, Arta Osmanaj, Economic Development Explanation Staff will present newly eligible Opportunity Zone census tracts identified by the U.S. Treasury Department and seek committee direction on the City's revised nomination due to the state on October 9. Action: Committee authorization to nominate recommended tracts for consideration. Opportunity Zones 2.0 Update . Adjournment Page 2 City of Charlotte Printed on 10/9/2026
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Zoning Committee Work Session

Charlotte zoning committee to review 9 rezoning items, including 4 deferral requests

The Charlotte Zoning Committee Work Session on October 6, 2026, will consider nine rezoning petitions. Four petitioners are requesting deferrals to November 4, 2026. One innovative request seeks to reduce a rear setback from 30 ft to 22 ft for a single-family dwelling at 10920 Robinson Rock Ct. Staff recommends approval for several petitions, some contingent on resolving outstanding issues.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center Zoning Committee Work Session Douglas Welton, Chairperson Andrew Blumenthal Melissa Gaston Carolyn Millen Shana Neeley Wil Russell Robin Stuart Zoning Agenda October 6, 2026 Zoning Committee Work Session Zoning Agenda Zoning Committee Work Session Zoning Item Rezoning Petition: 1994-023C by Shradha and Chetan Patel (property owners) - Innovative Request 1. Current Zoning: MX-1 (mixed-use district) Staff Resource: John Kinley · Innovative Request for Zoning Petition No. 1994-023C: Shradha and Chetan Patel (property owners) are requesting approval of Innovative provisions for their property associated with petition RZP-1994-023C. The specific parcel requested for Innovative provisions is 22318532, at 10920 Robinson Rock Ct. § Reduction of the rear setback from 30 ft per the approved conditional zoning plan to 22 ft, an 8 ft reduction to accommodate the construction of a single family dwelling. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the innovative request. 1994-023C Innov_Lot 239_PID22318532 Teri Edward email Aug 12, 2026 bCC 239P 1994-023C approved site plan Patel Residence C001 - SITE PLAN 1994-023C approved development standards 12-31-1996 Rezoning Petition: 2026-025 by Olympia & Wright Homes 2. Update: Petitioner is requesting deferral to November 4, 2026 Location: Approximately 3.80 acres located …
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

Charlotte committee to discuss transferring public transit operations to MPTA

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267. Staff will introduce the need for revisions to the City of Charlotte Code of Ordinances to transfer operations of the public transportation system to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA). Staff will also propose enhanced reporting of transportation rezoning requirements, incorporating recommendations from the committee's September 3rd meeting. The agenda also includes a preview of upcoming committee topics and adjournment.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, October 5, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee Council Member Ed Driggs, Chair Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda October 5, 2026 Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Standing Item: MPTA Updates, City of Charlotte Code of Ordinances Revisions Staff Resource(s): Lina James - City Attorney’s Office Bradley Thomas - City Attorney’s Office Larita Yusuf - City Attorney’s Office Explanation § Staff will introduce the need for revisions to the City of Charlotte’s Code of Ordinances in order to transfer operations of the public transportation system to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA). Action: Informational Policy Referral: Development & Transportation Infrastructure Staff Resource(s): Debbie Smith - CDOT Brandon Brezeale - CDOT Explanation § Staff will propose enhanced reporting of transportation rezoning requirements, incorporating the recommendations and guidance provided by the TPD Committee during its meeting on September 3rd. Action: Committee Discussion, Action if desired Around the …
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Housing Council Committee

Housing Committee continues review of adding air conditioning to Minimum Housing Code

The Charlotte Housing Council Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to continue discussing a Minimum Housing Code policy referral. Mayor Lyles referred the item on June 30, 2026, asking the committee to decide whether ordinance changes or policy recommendations requiring air conditioning should go to Council. Staff from Housing and Neighborhood Services will present. The agenda lists no other items, and any action is at the committee's discretion.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, October 5, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Housing Council Committee Council Member LaWana Mayfield, Chair Council Member J.D. Mazuera Arias Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Meeting Agenda October 5, 2026 Housing Council Committee Meeting Agenda 9:00 a.m. City Council Housing Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Policy Referral: Minimum Housing Code 1. Staff Resource(s): Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services Kirkham Young, Housing and Neighborhood Services Explanation · On June 30, 2026, Mayor Lyles referred a Minimum Housing Code policy item to the Committee. The referral asks the Committee to determine if any applicable Minimum Housing Code ordinance changes and/or policy recommendations to include the requirement to provide air conditioning should be made to Council for consideration. The Committee will continue its discussion of this item. Action: Action if Committee desires. Adjournment Page 2 City of Charlotte Printed on 10/2/2026
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Safety Council Committee

Charlotte Safety Council to discuss predatory towing rules and Project BOOST violence program

The Safety Council Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267. The committee will discuss a predatory towing policy referral issued by Mayor Harrington on September 3, 2026, asking what added towing protections and enforcement the City Council could consider within its existing authority. It will also receive an informational update on Project BOOST, a city-funded hospital-based violence intervention program run with Atrium Health for patients aged 15 to 24. No votes or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, October 5, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Safety Council Committee Council Member Dante Anderson, Chair Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Meeting Agenda October 5, 2026 Safety Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Policy Referral: Predatory Towing 1. Staff Resource(s): Jessica Battle, City Attorney’s Office Explanation § Mayor Harrington issued a predatory towing-related policy referral on September 3, 2026, with the following policy question: What additional towing protections and enforcement measures should City Council consider within its existing authority to strengthen consumer protections, deter wrongful or improper tows, and improve accountability and transparency among towing operators in Charlotte? Action: Discussion and action (if desired) Standing Item: Safety Related Program Updates, Project BOOST 2. Staff Resource(s): Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services Britney E. Brown, Program Manager - Violence Intervention - Project BOOST, Atrium Health Explanation § Atrium Health’s Project BOOST (Building Optimal Outcomes for Services and Transition / Hospital Violence Intervention Program) is a specialized hospi …
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee

Charlotte committee to weigh Brookhill Village redevelopment partnership and CBI policy changes

The Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267. Members may vote on a proposed partnership with Griffin Brothers for Brookhill Village redevelopment and an infrastructure reimbursement request, following up on September discussion. Staff will also present recommended updates to the CBI Policy after NC Session Law 2026-41 removed race-conscious and gender-conscious requirements, ending local MBE and WBE participation requirements while the race- and gender-neutral SBE program continues under Charter Section 8.8. Other items are informational: a new business district support program, a preview of recommendations for City-owned property surface parking lots for BoPlex, and a recap of the September 22 Skilled to Build kickoff event.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, October 5, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee - Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell, Chair Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member J.D. Mazuera Arias City Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda October 5, 2026 Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. . . . Standing Item: Economic Development, Brookhill Village - 15 Minutes 1. Staff Resource(s): Staff: Todd DeLong, Economic Development and Lilias Folkes John, Economic Development Explanation · Staff will deliver a follow-up to the Committee's September discussion of the proposed partnership with Griffin Brothers for Brookhill Village redevelopment and the infrastructure reimbursement request. Action: Vote if Desired . Policy Referral: Economic Mobility Strategies (CBI Compliance and Policy Updates) - 30 Minutes 2. Staff Resource(s): Staff: Monica Allen, Deputy City Manager, Lina James, City Attorney Office, Cheryl Wight, Contracting & Procurement, Shahid Rana, Economic Development, Steven Coker, Contracting & Procurement Explanation · Staff will review recommended updates to the CBI Policy in accordance with NC Session Law 2026- 41 which r …
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

Charlotte committee to vote on how to score and review funding applications from financial partners

The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 East 4th Street, Room 267. The committee will discuss and vote on options for reviewing and scoring applications from discretionary financial partners, following a June 18, 2026 mayoral referral and 39 applications requesting over $6 million. It will also hear an informational update on potential items for the city's 2027 State and Federal legislative agendas, with a vote planned at a future meeting, and review its workplan. The meeting can be viewed on the Government Channel or the city's YouTube Channel.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, October 5, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee - Council Member Malcolm Graham, Chair Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Joi Mayo Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Kimberly Owens Meeting Agenda October 5, 2026 Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Policy Referral: Funding for Discretionary Financial Partners Staff Resource(s): Cherie Smith, Strategy & Budget Explanation § On June 18, 2026, the Mayor made a referral to the committee to consider what should be primary in the selection of financial partners for funding. § Council adopted a Financial Partners Funding policy in October 2024 and revised the Policy in September 2025. § After receiving 39 applications and over $6 million in funding requests, at the June 1, 2026 Council Budget Straw Votes meeting, Council requested further review by Committee. § During the August 3rd committee meeting, staff provided an overview of the current application and scoring process. § Staff agreed to return to the committee with options for reviewing and scoring applications to help guide future funding decisions. Action: Discussion and v …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council Business Meeting

Charlotte council weighs historic landmark status for four sites, including the vacant Jefferson-First Union Tower

At its September 28, 2026 business meeting, Charlotte City Council will hold public hearings and vote on historic landmark designations for four properties, including the vacant Jefferson-First Union Tower at 301 South Tryon Street, which an owner plans to convert to housing, offices, and retail. The council will also consider closing a portion of Barlowe Road for a stream restoration project and two voluntary annexations, including a 12.1417-acre Habitat for Humanity site on Plaza Road for 37 single-family homes. Consent items 22 through 34 may be voted on together, and the agenda also includes proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and the 50th anniversary of historic districts. The agenda text provided ends mid-sentence in the Kings Grant annexation item, so details of that request are incomplete.

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Council Chamber
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la now call the meeting to order the, uh, business meeting for SEPTEMBER 28th, 2026. Good evening and thank you all for joining us here in person and for those watching online for our SEPTEMBER 28th business meeting. Let's start with introductions around the dais and we will start uh, over here with uh, council member johnson. Thank you mayor. My name is renee johnson and I'm honored to represent the dynamic district for. Jedi master areas proudly representing the east side district five. Good evening. Who MAY be out serving you at large. And drinks district. Seven malcolm graham. District two. Kimberly owens, district six. Good evening everyone james mitchell mayor pro tem. Evening rob harrington, mayor marcus. Jones, city manager. Joy mayo representing district three. Good evening, dimple ajmera. >> at large andrea leslie white, city attorney billy toms ,deputy city clerk. Thank you. >> we begin our meeting with an invocation expression or inspiration followed by the pledge of allegiance. The invocation is intended to solemnized our proceedings. We celebrate the religious diversity of our community including those without a religious faith. Tonight mayor pro tem mitchell will give our invocation. let us all stand, please. These bow your heads. O wise and gracious father, we give you thanks for another day . Father, I pray you will continue to guide these public servants who are serving this great city of charlotte. Father, continue to give us grace and provide us with wisdo …
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Monday, September 28, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Council Chamber City Council Business Meeting Mayor Robert Harrington Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member JD Mazuera Arias Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda September 28, 2026 City Council Business Meeting Meeting Agenda 5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel. Call to Order Introductions Invocation Pledge of Allegiance . Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers 1. Staff Resource(s): Sarah Hazel, City Manager’s Office Time: 5 minutes Synopsis Mayor and Council may ask questions about Consent agenda items. . Consent agenda items 22 through 34 may be considered in one motion except for those items removed by a Council member. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk. 2. Time: 10 minutes Consideration of Consent Items shall occur in the following order: A. Items that have not been pulled, B. Items with residents signed up to speak to the item, and C. Items that have been pulled for a separate vote. Page 2 …
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🗳️ How they voted — 9 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-26706 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 nay
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26709 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 nay
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26469 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present · 1 nay
Robert Harrington present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26710 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present · 1 nay
Robert Harrington present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26482 — Approve
9 yea · 2 nay
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26703 — Approve
10 yea · 1 nay
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26708 — Approve
9 yea · 2 nay
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo nay · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26709 — Approve
10 yea · 1 nay
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26706 — Approve
10 yea · 1 nay
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
The other 30 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 4:00 PM

City Council Zoning Meeting

Council to vote on reinstating I-77 South Express Lanes P3 support

The City Council will hold a zoning meeting with consent and decision items, public hearings, and a policy action. The most consequential item is a vote on whether to reinstate support for NCDOT's Public-Private Partnership (P3) funding model for the I-77 South Express Lanes Project, as required by Session Law 2026-41. The council will also consider several rezoning petitions, including some with staff opposition or deferrals.

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Council Chamber
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the 20th to SEPTEMBER 21st to a federal state 2026 zoning meeting. As a reminder, we will begin with decisions and move to zoning public hearings at 5 P.M.. We will have a hard stop a few minutes before 630. So that we can can, uh, transition to the next item on our agenda. We will begin our meeting with. Uh. >> the introductions of those who are at the dais starting with council member johnson. Good evening. I'm renee johnson and I'm honored to represent the dynamic district for. Oh, no. Yes. Um, yeah. Good evening, luana mayfield. I have the pleasure of seven years at large. Malcolm graham. District two. >> good evening everyone. James mitchell and. I'm serving. Mayor pro tem. Good evening everyone. Rob harrington mayor. Alison craig deputy city manager. . Good evening dimple ajmera. At large. Terry hagler gray senior assistant city attorney. Billy tynes, deputy city clerk yeah. It's a great introduction. It's all right. Let's say hello. Is it my turn? Yes, sir. oh, yeah. Hendrix district seven. Hillary. She was talking to me. All right, we will continue. We'll begin our meeting with an invocation. Expressions of inspiration followed by the pledge of allegiance. The invocation by the council member is intended to solemnized our proceedings. We celebrate the religious diversity of our community including those without a religious faith. Tonight council member ashboro will give our invocation. Please join me. Morning. Our hand. That's where. We gather this evening in. Service …
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Monday, September 21, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Council Chamber City Council Zoning Meeting Mayor Robert Harrington Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member JD Mazuera Arias Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Council Member Victoria Watlington Zoning Agenda September 21, 2026 City Council Zoning Meeting Zoning Agenda 4:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ZONING MEETING CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, REGULAR MEETING HOSTED FROM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City’s Facebook page, and the City’s YouTube channel. Call to Order Introduction Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Explanation of Zoning Meeting Deferrals / Withdrawals Page 2 City of Charlotte Printed on 9/18/2026 September 21, 2026 City Council Zoning Meeting Zoning Agenda CONSENT Consent agenda items 3 through 8 may be considered in one motion except for those items pulled by a Council member. Items are pulled by notifying the City Clerk. 2. A. Items included on the consent agenda are rezoning petitions that meet the following criteria: a. Had no public opposition at their public hearing b. Received an approval recommendation from the Zoning Committee c. Have no changes after Zoning Committee d. …
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-26767 — Approve
7 yea · 4 nay
Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington nay · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias nay · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay
15-26767 — Deny
7 nay · 4 yea
Ed Driggs nay · Malcolm Graham nay · Victoria Watlington yea · James Mitchell nay · Dimple Ajmera nay · Dante Anderson nay · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens nay · Joi Mayo nay · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea
The other 26 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM

City Council Special Meeting

Charlotte City Council holds closed session, no public action

This is a special meeting with only a closed session and adjournment on the agenda. No public decisions or discussions are listed, so the agenda is purely procedural.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
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Monday, September 21, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14 City Council Special Meeting Mayor Robert Harrington Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member JD Mazuera Arias Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda September 21, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Meeting Agenda 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, HOSTED FROM ROOM CH-14 . Closed Session 1. . Adjournment Page 2 City of Charlotte Printed on 9/18/2026
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council Business Meeting

Council to discuss I-77 South Express Lanes project and sell land for affordable housing

The Charlotte City Council will hold a business meeting with a 90-minute discussion on policy considerations and next steps for the I-77 South Express Lanes Project. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including the sale of city-owned land for affordable housing, a $110,000 grant for a traffic safety campaign, and an interlocal agreement with UNCC for campus police authority.

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Council Chamber
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parts of the community, you know, so you're working with people from all walks of life. I think being able to >> connect with the community and in some of those districts is really important not only just so we continue our expectation to lead the city so it helps them grow as an officer in their personal development as well. So I'd really encourage people you know if you see something say something. I know that you know if you ever need it we're always out there see our use always out there? Yes. Hello, my name is detective harrington and I served with cpd's sexual assault unit. APRIL is sexual assault awareness month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, educating our community, supporting survivors and working to prevent sexual violence. Our detectives partner with organizations such as safe alliance the sexual trauma resource center, local hospitals and the district attorney's office to provide survivors with a trauma informed victim centered approach. We know that coming forward after a sexual assault can feel overwhelming. Many survivors are unsure, hesitant or simply trying to move forward in the best way they can. Our role is to meet you where you are offering support, information and guidance while pursuing justice for those who choose to move forward with a criminal investigation. Sapd is fortunate to have two full time victim advocates who serve as the first point of contact for survivors. My name is kirsten >> abbott and I'm an advocate with sapd sexual assault …
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Monday, September 14, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Council Chamber City Council Business Meeting Mayor Robert Harrington Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member JD Mazuera Arias Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda September 14, 2026 City Council Business Meeting Meeting Agenda 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel. Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers 1. Staff Resource(s): Hannah Bromberger, Strategy and Budget Time: 5 minutes Synopsis Mayor and Council may ask questions about Consent agenda items. Consent agenda items 16 through 46 may be considered in one motion except for those items removed by a Council member. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk. 2. Time: 10 minutes Consideration of Consent Items shall occur in the following order: A. Items that have not been pulled, B. Items with residents signed up to speak to the item, and C. Items that have been pulled for a separate vote. Action Preview Overview 3. Staff Resource(s): Marcus Jones, City Man …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-26454 — Approve
9 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera absent · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
The other 36 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Safety Council Committee

Committee to discuss e-bike safety and violence prevention updates

The Safety Council Committee will discuss recommendations for addressing public safety issues related to high-powered e-bikes on sidewalks and roadways. The committee will also receive an informational update regarding the Alternatives to Violence Program.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Safety Council Committee Council Member Dante Anderson, Chair Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Meeting Agenda September 8, 2026 Safety Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Electric Bikes (e-bikes) 1 Staff Resource(s): Jessica Battle, City Attorney’s Office Explanation § Committee will discuss recommendations to address public safety issues associated with high-powered e-bikes (often driven by youth under the age of 16) traveling on sidewalks and roadways. Action: Action / Vote if desired Alternatives to Violence Program Update 2 Staff Resource(s): Raquishela Stewart and Chad Martin, Housing and Neighborhood Services Ricky Singh, My Brother’s Keeper Explanation § Committee will receive an update on the Alternatives to Violence Program. Action: Informational Update Adjournment Page 2 City of Charlotte Printed on 9/4/2026
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

Council committee to vote on rules of decorum

The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will discuss and vote on proposed rules of decorum for council interactions, and will discuss changes to public hearing procedures and the use of Municipal Service District funds. These are policy referrals from the Mayor, with recommendations to be made to the full Council.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee - Council Member Malcolm Graham, Chair Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Joi Mayo Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Kimberly Owens Meeting Agenda September 8, 2026 Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Policy Referral: City Council Rules of Decorum 1. Staff Resource(s): Monica R. Allen, City Manager’s Office Explanation § On June 30, 2026, the Mayor made a referral to the committee to discuss what key guiding principles - governing Council interactions with each other, staff and the public while conducting the people’s business - could serve as a framework to strengthen decorum, efficiency and public trust. § During Council’s Annual Strategy Session held in March 2026, councilmembers Mazuera-Arias, Mayo, Mitchell and Owens volunteered to serve on an ad-hoc committee to lead discussions around proposed rules of decorum and provide recommendations. § During the August 24th special meeting of the committee, Mayor Pro Tem provided recommendations around rules of decorum for the public while attending council meetings. § Commit …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Housing Council Committee

The Housing Council Committee will finalize affordable housing funding policy.

The Committee will finalize recommendations for the Affordable Housing Funding Policy to align investments with the city's Mobility Plan. Additionally, members will review potential Minimum Housing Code changes regarding air conditioning requirements for residential properties.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Housing Council Committee Council Member LaWana Mayfield, Chair Council Member J.D. Mazuera Arias Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Meeting Agenda September 8, 2026 Housing Council Committee Meeting Agenda 9:00 a.m. City Council Housing Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Affordable Housing Funding Policy 1. Staff Resource(s): Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services Warren Wooten, Housing and Neighborhood Services Explanation · On February 3, 2026, the Mayor asked the Committee to consider what enhancements are needed to the Affordable Housing Funding Policy to better integrate affordable housing investments with the goals of the Mobility Plan to mitigate displacement pressures. The Committee will finalize policy recommendations for advancement to full Council for consideration. Action: Action Policy Referral - Minimum Housing Code 2. Staff Resource(s): Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services Jerry Green, Housing and Neighborhood Services Explanation · On June 30, 2026, Mayor Lyles referred a Minimum Housing Code policy item to the Committee. The referral asks the Committee to determine if any applicable Minimum Housing Code ordinance …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee

Brookhill Village project update and infrastructure reimbursement request

The Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee will hear presentations on the Brookhill Village project, economic mobility strategies, a Charlotte Knights funding request, and upcoming economic development events. All items are for information only, with no formal votes scheduled.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee - Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell, Chair Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member J.D. Mazuera Arias City Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda September 8, 2026 Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee Meeting Agenda 11:00 a.m. Economic Development and Workforce City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. . Brookhill Village - 35 Minutes 1. Staff Resource(s): Staff: Todd DeLong & Lilias Folkes John, Economic Development Guest: John Lineberger, Griffin Brothers Explanation · Staff and Griffin Brothers to present the Brookhill Village project, updated program, and a proposed infrastructure reimbursement request Action: Information Only . Economic Mobility Strategies - 35 Minutes 2. Staff Resource(s): Staff: Monica Allen, Deputy City Manager, Sha Rana, Economic Development, Cheryl Wright, Procurement, Steven Coker, Procurement, Danielle Frazier, Special Assistant to City Manager. Explanation · Staff will provide an update on July 28, 2026, referral to exploring provisions within the small business programming and other economic development initiatives that can be utilized to promote opportunities …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

Committee to hear overview of MPTA commingled property agreement

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will receive two informational updates. City Manager Marcus Jones will provide an overview of commingled property under the Primary Interlocal Agreement with the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) dated June 22, 2026. Staff will also provide updates on data centers research. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee Council Member Ed Driggs, Chair Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda September 8, 2026 Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. MPTA Commingled Assets 1. Staff Resource(s): Marcus Jones - City Manager Explanation § City Manager will provide an overview of Commingled Property as outlined in the Primary Interlocal Agreement between the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) and the City of Charlotte dated June 22, 2026. Action: Informational Data Centers 2. Staff Resource(s): Alyson Craig - City Manager’s Office Heather Bolick - Sustainability & Resilience Monica Holmes - Planning, Design, and Development Terrie Hagler-Gray - City Attorney’s Office Explanation § Staff will provide updates on data centers research. Action: Informational Adjournment Page 2 City of Charlotte Printed on 9/4/2026
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

Committee reviews new policies for development impacts and transit-oriented communities

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will hold informational sessions on two policy referrals. Staff will present modifications to define how cumulative development impacts are analyzed for rezoning decisions. Additionally, staff will introduce guidelines for applying Transit Oriented Communities principles to future station planning and corridor investments.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Thursday, September 3, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee Council Member Ed Driggs, Chair Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda September 3, 2026 Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Policy Referral: Development and Transportation Infrastructure 1. Staff Resource(s): Debbie Smith - CDOT Brandon Brezeale - CDOT Explanation § Staff will introduce modifications to the policy referral for Development and Transportation Infrastructure to define, analyze, and communicate cumulative impacts of development to support informed rezoning decisions. Action: Informational Policy Referral: Transit Oriented Communities 2. Staff Resource(s): Monica Holmes - Planning, Design, and Development Department Kathy Cornett - Planning, Design, and Development Department Erin Chantry - Planning, Design, and Development Department Explanation § Staff will introduce the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) policy referral for committee to recommend what considerations should guide how TOC principles are applied to future Transit Station Area Pla …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Zoning Committee Work Session

Charlotte Zoning Committee reviews 12 rezoning petitions

The Zoning Committee will hold a work session to discuss various rezoning requests across several council districts. The session includes reviewing staff recommendations for land use changes and addressing two requests for deferral to October 6, 2026.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center Zoning Committee Work Session Douglas Welton, Chairperson Andrew Blumenthal Melissa Gaston Carolyn Millen Shana Neeley Wil Russell Robin Stuart Zoning Agenda September 1, 2026 Zoning Committee Work Session Zoning Agenda Zoning Committee Work Session Zoning Item Rezoning Petition: 2025-036 by Rangeworks 1. Update: Petitioner is requesting deferral to October 6, 2026 Location: Approximately 1.55 acres located south of Bryant Street, west of South Summit Avenue, and east of Freedom Drive. (Council District 2 - Graham). Current Zoning: NC (neighborhood center) Proposed Zoning: CG(CD) (general commercial, conditional) Rezoning Petition: 2026-025 by Olympia & Wright Homes 2. Update: Petitioner is requesting deferral to October 6, 2026 Location: Approximately 3.80 acres located south of DeArmon Road, west of Hampton Place, and east of Mineral Ridge Way. (Council District 4 - Johnson). Current Zoning: INST (CD) (institutional, conditional) Proposed Zoning: N1-E (neighborhood 1-E) Rezoning Petition: 2025-011 by Garrison Road Holdings, LLC 3. Location: Approximately 4.51 acres located on the east side of Garrison Road, south of West Boulevard, and west of I-485. (Council District 3 - Mayo). Current Zoning: N1-A ANDO (neighborhood 1-A, airport noise disclosure overlay) Proposed Zoning: ML-1(CD) ANDO (manufacturing an …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council Business Meeting

Council to vote on street closures, parking rule, youth diversion funds

The Charlotte City Council will hold public hearings and vote on closing portions of Pete Brown Road and Weona Avenue, amend the parking-on-sidewalk ordinance, and approve a youth diversion program agreement with Mecklenburg County. The consent agenda includes contracts for alarm services, a federal justice grant, and engineering services.

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Council Chamber
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evening. >> meeting. We. We. We. We. We. We. We. Each. Now call the. Meeting to order. Good evening and thank you all for joining us in person here and those watching online for our AUGUST 24th business meeting. Now we'll begin with introductions around the dais uh, starting with our city clerk to my right. Billy town's deputy. City clerk andrea leslie by city attorney. Who do. >> you mean mayor at large? Good evening. I'm victoria watlington. >> and I have. >> the pleasure of serving. You as a member at large. Good evening. Joy mayo representing district three. Marcus jones, city manager rob harrington mayor. Good evening everyone james mitchell mayor pro tem. Good evening kimberly. Owens representing. >> district. Six malcolm graham district two. And driggs district seven. Good evening luana mateo, councilmember. At large. Good evening jd my sweater adds proudly representing the east side district. five good evening I'm renee johnson and I'm honored to. Represent district four. Thank you. We begin our meeting with an invocation expression or inspiration followed by the pledge of allegiance. The invocation is intended to solemnized our proceedings. We celebrate the religious diversity of our community including those without a religious faith. Tonight council member doctor watlington will give our invocation. Thank you, MR. Mayor. Uh. >> for those of. >> you. That would like to please. Join us and bow our heads. Heavenly father. We come before you. Tonight grateful for. >> t …
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Monday, August 24, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Council Chamber City Council Business Meeting Mayor Robert Harrington Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member JD Mazuera Arias Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda August 24, 2026 City Council Business Meeting Meeting Agenda 5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel. Call to Order Introductions Invocation Pledge of Allegiance . Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers 1. Staff Resource(s): Sarah Hazel, City Manager’s Office Time: 5 minutes Synopsis Mayor and Council may ask questions about Consent agenda items. . Consent agenda items 13 through 32 may be considered in one motion except for those items removed by a Council member. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk. 2. Time: 10 minutes Consideration of Consent Items shall occur in the following order: A. Items that have not been pulled, B. Items with residents signed up to speak to the item, and C. Items that have been pulled for a separate vote. Page 2 City o …
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🗳️ How they voted — 7 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-26544 — Close the Public Hearing
9 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson absent · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26552 — Approve
9 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson absent · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26400 — Approve
8 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson absent · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26608 — Appoint
9 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson absent · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26543 — Defer
7 nay · 3 yea · 1 absent
James Mitchell nay · Dimple Ajmera nay · Dante Anderson absent · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs nay · Malcolm Graham nay · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo nay · Kimberly Owens nay · Victoria Watlington nay
15-26543 — Approve
7 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson absent · J.D. Mazuera Arias nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26544 — Approve
8 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson absent · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
The other 23 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

Committee to weigh changes to public hearing and decorum rules

The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will discuss two policy referrals from the Mayor: whether to change how public hearings and related ordinances are conducted at the same council meeting, and what guiding principles could strengthen Council rules of decorum. The committee will also receive an informational update on federal and state legislative activities. No final decisions are expected; the committee will provide discussion and feedback.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, August 24, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee - Council Member Malcolm Graham, Chair Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Joi Mayo Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Kimberly Owens Meeting Agenda Special Meeting August 24, 2026 Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Policy Referral: Conducting public hearings and adopting related ordinances at the same council meeting 1. Staff Resource(s): Monica R. Allen, City Manager’s Office Andrea Leslie-Fite, City Attorney Explanation § On June 30, 2026, the Mayor made a referral to the committee to determine if changes be made to Council Policy and/procedure for Public Hearings that currently have ordinance changes considered at the same meeting. § The committee has been charged with the following: o Review legal framework on the mandatory and optional public hearing and public comment period, o Review current practices of City Council and peer cities, o Review considerations for any related policy or process updates, and o Determine best practices and make recommendations to full Council Action: Discussion and feedback . Policy Referral: …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council Zoning Meeting

City Council to vote on 6 consent rezoning petitions and hear 16 more

The Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting will consider multiple rezoning petitions. Six items are on the consent agenda, which may be approved in one motion unless pulled by a council member. The council will also hold public hearings on 16 other rezoning requests, including several where staff does not recommend approval. Three petitions are requesting deferrals to September 21, 2026.

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Council Chamber
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started. >> we have a quorum. Actually we have more than a quorum. We'll get started and we will begin our meeting with an invocation expressions well let's let's do uh let's do our introductions of of those at the dais first and we'll start when we start with uh, council member aquarius. Thank you mayor. Good evening everyone. Uh, jd, I swear to rda is probably representing east charlotte district five. Good evening everyone malcolm graham district two. Good evening, kimberly owens representing district six. Good evening everyone james mitchell mayor pro tem. Good evening rob harrington mayor. Good evening joy male representing district three for charlotte city council. Good evening. Thank you for your patience. I'm victoria watlington and I have the pleasure of serving you as a member at large. Good evening everyone. Dimple ajmera at large. Terry hagler gray senior assistant city attorney billy towns, deputy city clerk. And we're going to wait just one second because I know council member driggs is doing the invocation. See? Ya. >> let me go. I mean. I they have. These I set up. Um. I holderness. anyway somebody play some elevator music. You know jeopardy. ! Tonight right. >> I but you just let him do it. He's coming. I went swimming last week and someone is. Seems like really doesn't he know everything? Is funny? Uh, he who's helping me push me? Where are you? All right, we will begin our meeting with an invocation. Expressions of inspiration followed by the pledge of alle …
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Monday, August 17, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Council Chamber City Council Zoning Meeting Mayor Robert Harrington Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member JD Mazuera Arias Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Council Member Victoria Watlington Zoning Agenda August 17, 2026 City Council Zoning Meeting Zoning Agenda 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ZONING MEETING CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, REGULAR MEETING HOSTED FROM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City’s Facebook page, and the City’s YouTube channel. Call to Order Introduction Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Explanation of Zoning Meeting Deferrals / Withdrawals Page 2 City of Charlotte Printed on 8/13/2026 August 17, 2026 City Council Zoning Meeting Zoning Agenda CONSENT Consent agenda items 3 through 8 may be considered in one motion except for those items pulled by a Council member. Items are pulled by notifying the City Clerk. 2. A. Items included on the consent agenda are rezoning petitions that meet the following criteria: a. Had no public opposition at their public hearing b. Received an approval recommendation from the Zoning Committee c. Have no changes after Zoning Committee d. Staff re …
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🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Deferrals / Withdrawals — Defer
11 yea · 1 absent
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson absent
15-26568 — Close the Public Hearing
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26569 — Close the Public Hearing
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26572 — Close the Public Hearing
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26574 — Close the Public Hearing
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26576 — Close the Public Hearing
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26577 — Close the Public Hearing
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26579 — Close the Public Hearing
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26580 — Close the Public Hearing
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26582 — Close the Public Hearing
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26583 — Close the Public Hearing
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26596 — Not to Refer back to the Zoning Committee
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26599 — Not to Refer back to the Zoning Committee
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26600 — Approve
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26602 — Approve
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26596 — Approve
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
15-26599 — Approve
12 yea
LaWana Mayfield yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Vi Lyles yea · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Joi Mayo yea · Renee Johnson yea
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Housing Council Committee

Housing Committee to finalize affordable housing funding policy changes

The Housing Council Committee is discussing final recommendations to enhance the Affordable Housing Funding Policy, focusing on integrating affordable housing investments with Mobility Plan goals to mitigate displacement. The committee will provide guidance to staff, with possible action.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Housing Council Committee Council Member LaWana Mayfield, Chair Council Member J.D. Mazuera Arias Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Meeting Agenda August 11, 2026Housing Council Committee Meeting Agenda 1:00 p.m. City Council Housing Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Affordable Housing Funding Policy Staff Resource(s): Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services Warren Wooten, Housing and Neighborhood Services Explanation · On February 3, 2026, the Mayor asked the Committee to consider what enhancements are needed to the Affordable Housing Funding Policy to better integrate affordable housing investments with the goals of the Mobility Plan to mitigate displacement pressures. At the August 3 meeting, the Committee discussed draft policy enhancement recommendations to modernize the policy, strengthen alignment with broader City initiatives, respond to changing community and market conditions, and guide future affordable housing investments. The Committee will provide guidance to staff regarding the Committee’s final policy recommendations. Action: Discussion; Action if Committee desires Adjournment Page 2 City of Charlotte Printed on 8/7/2026
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council Business Meeting

Council to vote on $425M bond referendum for transportation, housing, neighborhoods

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on bond orders for a $425 million General Obligation Bond Referendum set for November 3, 2026, including $280 million for transportation, $125 million for housing, and $20 million for neighborhood improvements. The council will also consider revisions to the Youth Protection Ordinance and Parking on Sidewalk Ordinance, a $3.745 million land purchase for a new CMPD Northeast Division station, and up to $110 million in storm water construction period financing. Additionally, the council will receive public comment on amendments to the Charlotte Streets Map and Streets Manual, including reclassification of Woody Point Road.

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Council Chamber
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anonymously if you're not ready to file a police report. Whatever you're feeling is valid. You're not alone. There are resources out there for you. We stand with survivors and we are here to support you in whatever way we can. It's. Meeting to order. >> we have a quorum. This evening. Thanks to. You all for. Joining here in person. And those watching online. We'll start with introductions. Going around the room. Starting with. >> our city. >> clerk billy tons. Deputy city clerk andrea leslie, vice. City attorney. Good evening. I'm victoria wellington. I have the pleasure of serving you as a member at large. Joy mayo representing district three. Good evening and happy. Pride week. Charlotte dante anderson. District one. Good evening everybody. >> and. Mayor pro tem james mitchell. Good evening everybody rob harrington. Mayor marcus. Jones. . City manager. Kimberly owens representing district six. Malcolm graham district three. The wanted mayfield council member at large. Good evening, jd master arias. District five. Good evening. renee johnson. >> and I'm. Honored to. >> represent district four. Good evening mayor council. Member at large. Thank you and again good evening. We will start our meeting with items with consideration. Of the. >> consent agenda. Items before. >> we take. A vote. >> are there any uh. Comment or any for a separate vote? Council member johnson first. Council council. Member mayfield. We're both. >> trying. To get out of. Cabinet. >> cabinet whatever wor …
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Monday, August 10, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Council Chamber City Council Business Meeting Mayor Robert Harrington Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Dante Anderson Council Member JD Mazuera Arias Council Member Ed Driggs Council Member Malcolm Graham Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member LaWana Mayfield Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Council Member Victoria Watlington Meeting Agenda August 10, 2026City Council Business Meeting Meeting Agenda 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REVIEW AND CONSENT AGENDA, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, REGULAR MEETING ROOM 267 This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel. Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers1. Staff Resource(s): Hannah Bromberger, Strategy and Budget Time: 5 minutes Synopsis Mayor and Council may ask questions about Consent agenda items. Consent agenda items 21 through 57 may be considered in one motion except for those items removed by a Council member. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk. 2. Time: 10 minutes Consideration of Consent Items shall occur in the following order: A. Items that have not been pulled, B. Items with residents signed up to speak to the item, and C. Items that have been pulled for a separate vote. Action Preview Overview3. Staff Resource(s): Marcus …
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
NOMINATIONS — Approve
11 yea
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26496 — Close the Public Hearing
11 yea
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26183 — Approve
11 yea
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26312 — Approve
11 yea
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26502 — Appoint by Acclimation
11 yea · 1 present
Robert Harrington present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26505 — Appoint by Acclimation
11 yea · 1 present
Robert Harrington present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26508 — Appoint by Acclimation
11 yea · 1 present
Robert Harrington present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26510 — Appoint by Acclimation
11 yea · 1 present
Robert Harrington present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-26496 — Approve
10 yea · 1 abstain
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington abstain
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Zoning Committee Work Session

Zoning Committee reviews 13 petitions

The Charlotte Zoning Committee is holding a work session to discuss 13 rezoning petitions. The petitions cover various locations across Charlotte, with proposed changes to zoning designations and uses. Staff recommendations are provided for each petition. The committee will review and discuss these petitions, but no final decisions are expected at this meeting.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center Zoning Committee Work Session Douglas Welton, Chairperson Andrew Blumenthal Melissa Gaston Carolyn Millen Shana Neeley Wil Russell Robin Stuart Zoning Agenda August 4, 2026Zoning Committee Work Session Zoning Agenda Zoning Committee Work Session Zoning Item Rezoning Petition: 2016-056 by Edwin Suddreth with Ardurra on behalf Crescent River District LLC (property owner) - Innovative Request 1. Current Zoning: MX-2 (mixed-use district) Staff Resource: John Kinley Innovative Request for Zoning Petition No. 2016-056: Edwin Suddreth with Ardurra on behalf Crescent River District LLC (property owner) is requesting approval of Innovative provisions for minimum parking requirements for a proposed neighborhood amenity center within the MX-2 zoned portion of the River District development associated with petition RZP-2016-056. The overall development is approved for a mix of residential and commercial uses. The development is located in west Charlotte, west of I-485 and the airport. The specific parcel requested for Innovative provisions is 11328151, located along Sadler Road just west of the intersection with Hollow Branch Rd. § Reduction of the minimum on-site parking required for the amenity center from 74 on-site spaces to 40 on-site spaces, a reduction of 37 spaces on-site. The applicant’s plans shows off-site …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Housing Council Committee

Committee discusses air conditioning requirements and affordable housing policy

The Housing Council Committee will discuss potential changes to the Minimum Housing Code regarding air conditioning requirements. Members will also review recommended updates to the Affordable Housing Funding Policy to better align with the city's Mobility Plan and mitigate displacement.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, August 3, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Housing Council Committee Council Member LaWana Mayfield, Chair Council Member J.D. Mazuera Arias Council Member Renee Johnson Council Member Joi Mayo Council Member Kimberly Owens Meeting Agenda August 3, 2026Housing Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. Policy Referral - Minimum Housing Code1. Staff Resource(s): Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services Jerry Green, Housing and Neighborhood Services Explanation · On June 30, 2026, Mayor Lyles referred a Minimum Housing Code policy item to the Committee. The referral asks the Committee to determine if any applicable Minimum Housing Code ordinance changes and/or policy recommendations to include the requirement to provide air conditioning should be made to Council for consideration. The Committee will review current City cooling initiatives and discuss key considerations and information needed to fully evaluate the issue. Action: Information and Discussion. Affordable Housing Funding Policy2. Staff Resource(s): Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services Warren Wooten, Housing and Neighborhood Services Explanation · On February 3, 2026, the Mayor asked the Committee to consider what enhancements are …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

Committee to vote on aligning city ordinances regarding sidewalk parking

The committee will discuss and vote on changes to Chapter 14 of the city ordinance to resolve conflicting language regarding sidewalk parking. Members will also receive information on the scoring process for discretionary financial partners and discuss a future workplan.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
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Monday, August 3, 2026 City of Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center 600 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267 Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee - Council Member Malcolm Graham, Chair Council Member Dimple Ajmera Council Member Joi Mayo Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell Council Member Kimberly Owens Meeting Agenda August 3, 2026Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee Meeting Agenda City Council Committee Meeting The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's YouTube Channel. . Policy Referral: City Ordinance - Parking on Sidewalks1. Staff Resource(s): Lisa Flowers, City Attorney’s Office Terry Bradley, Community Relations Explanation § On June 18, 2026, the Mayor made a referral to the committee to discuss what changes are needed to the city ordinance to clarify restrictions related to parking on sidewalks. § The city’s ordinances regarding motor vehicles and traffic are codified in Chapter 14. Two provisions of Chapter 14 address the prohibition of parking on sidewalks. § Although both sections prohibit parking on sidewalks, Section 14-130 introduces an exception that does not appear in Section 14-216(a)(9). The overlapping but different language in these two sections creates ambiguity for enforcement officers and residents. § Staff will review proposed language to align the ordinance language. Action: …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$900.0MORANO FEDERAL SERVICES LLC
Department of Energy · THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER (TO) IS TO ESTABLISH NEW ANNUAL DOMESTI
$207.8MTHE LANE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Department of Defense · REPAIR TAXIWAY PAVEMENTS, NAS OCEANA
$149.2MANDRITZ HYDRO CORP
Department of the Interior · G22, G23, AND G24 OVERHAUL, GRAND COULEE DAM, THIRD POWERPLANT, WASHIN
$99.2MCHEMRING SENSORS AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC.
Department of Defense · PROCURE 165 ENHANCED MARITIME BIOLOGICAL DETECTION (EMBD) MODIFICATION
$92.2MANDRITZ HYDRO CORP
Department of Defense · RS KERR TURBINE & GENERATOR REHABILITATION
$91.7MANDRITZ HYDRO CORP
Department of Defense · REHABILITATION OF OLD HICKORY TURBINE GENERATORS
$80.4MANDRITZ HYDRO CORP
Department of Defense · BARKLEY POWER PLANT TURBINE GENERATOR REHABILITATION FOR UNITS 1-4.
$40.7MZAPATA INCORPORATED
Department of Defense · THE PURPOSE OF THIS IS TO ISSUE ANEW TASK ORDER: MUNITIONS RESPONSE AN
$36.1MCHEMRING SENSORS AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC.
Department of Defense · JOINT BIOLOGICAL TACTICAL DETECTION SYSTEM (JBTDS) FULL RATE PRODUCTIO
$36.0MPIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.
Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF UTILITY ENERGY SERVICES CONTRACT (UESC) CAMP LEJEUNE STEA

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Mecklenburg County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Unemployment rate3.6% (labor force 655,683 · 2026)
Net migration+15 people (-$16.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)10 ({"Hurricane": 7, "Tropical Storm": 3, "Snowstorm": 2, "Biolo · last Sat Jan 24, 2026)
Traffic fatalities113 (38 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments36,472 (732,418 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,824/mo (7,220 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.4% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

16,303
Recorded votes
$2.88B
Annual budget
$4.29B
Debt outstanding

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$2.88B
Spending$3.20B
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load HIGH

Outstanding debt$4.29B
Debt-to-revenue1.49×
Debt-load index80 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Accountability — traffic stops

disparitysource: Stanford Open Policing

Of the stops recorded, Black drivers were searched 2.4× more often than white drivers — and yet officers found contraband on them less often, the statistical signature of a lower search threshold applied by race. (2015)

Black
5.21% searched
White
2.18% searched
Hit rate ▸
contraband found when searched
Black 32.4% · White 32.8%

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.435
All kids
0.352
Black kids
0.309

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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