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Michael Ztykow, a former Occupy Charlotte leader, on City Council ballot

  • Zytkow is running in District 4 of northeast Charlotte, opposed by a Democrat TBD (Gregg Phipps or Wil Russell)
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Entrepreneurs meet the candidates at Packard Place on Oct 10

  • Meet candidates running for Mayor and City Council
  • Moderated by Dan Roselli of Packard Place and Celeste Smith from the Charlotte Observer
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Photo essay: Moral Monday’s mixed messages
    Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Anthony Foxx, Zachary Foxx, Hillary Foxx, Samara Foxx

    President to name Anthony Foxx as Secretary of Transportation
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      Charlotte to host RNC this January
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        Charlotte featured in last night’s episode of South Park
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          Pat McCrory wins NC governor race

            State of Mecklenburg May 8th primary wrap-up

            • w/ guests Warren Cooksey (Charlotte City Council) and Aisha Dew (Mecklenburg County Democratic Chairman)
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            Young Dems come to Charlotte March 30 — April 1

            • YDNC Convention 3/30-4/1
            • Democratic Candidates for Governor
            • 4/1 Day of Action Against the Constitutional Amendment
            • 3/30 Legacy Reception Honoring Dem Women

            Minority turnout in the 2012 election, BOCC turnover, plus the Charlotte Hornets, on the latest 282

            • our guests: Rod Garvin: Hip Hop Caucus; Amanda Raymond: League of Women Voters; & John Morgan: We Beelieve: Charlotte...take back your Hornets

            New on A Healthier Charlotte: Environmental Health in the Queen City

            • the environment is a hot topic, but what does it mean for Charlotte?
            • four experts cover the political, social and scientific aspects of environmental health in the QC

            The Governor’s race, 2012 Primary, NC General Assembly, & Susan G. Komen, on the latest State of Mecklenburg

            • our guests: Joel D. Ford, Bryan Holladay, Jenifer Daniels

            SC’s presidential primary and NC’s race for governor, on the latest State of Mecklenburg

            • Will Pat McCrory succeed his second bid for governor?
            • As the weekend's Republican primary unfolds, who is best positioned?

            Mecklenburg County 2011 election wrap-up, on the latest State of Mecklenburg

            • guests: Brad Broders, Warren Cooksey, Joel Ford and Steve Harrison
            • we break down the results of last night's city and county elections for Mayor, City Counil and CMS School Board
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            Watch the first and ONLY mayoral debate live on CLT Blog this Friday at 9am

            • watch and participate in debate between Anthony Foxx and Scott Stone LIVE at cltblog.com/live
            • submit your questions for the two via Google Moderator (link provided in post)

            Charlotte City Council races heat up, primary begins Thursday!

            • featuring Chris Miller of WBT, former Mecklenburg Democratic Party Chair Joel D. Ford, Mecklenburg County Republican Party Chair Gideon Moore, and Associate Professor of Politics Michael Bitzer of Catawba College

            NC redistricting heats up! Video & maps in the latest edition of The State of Mecklenburg

            • we discuss how this affects Mecklenburg County, with guests Warren Cooksey, Michael Bitzer, Dan McCorkle, and moderator Brian Francis
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            CRVA board fires back at Mayor Foxx and Charlotte City Council

            • in a letter sent today to the Mayor and members of the City Council, the CRVA board stated that they will be keeping CEO Tim Newman and COO Mike Crum, even though their contracts have expired
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            Mecklenburg taxes set to increase, public hearing tomorrow

            • recommended property tax rate at 82.49 cents per 100 dollars
            • Over 57% of households will see an increase with the average tax increase coming out at $393 dollars
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            To increase or not to increase: the tale of Charlotte property tax

            • It's time to have an honest discussion about property tax in Charlotte, so here it is in plain English
            • There is a very realistic chance that the amount you pay in property taxes could go up