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State of Mecklenburg May 8th primary wrap-up

  • w/ guests Warren Cooksey (Charlotte City Council) and Aisha Dew (Mecklenburg County Democratic Chairman)

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

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

Video: Charlotte shows support for CMS reforms, though some still question — The State of Mecklenburg

  • our guests Tim Morgan, Natalie English and Joel D. Ford discuss the reform and a recently released public opinion poll

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
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East Charlotte residents voice concerns over Independence Blvd expansion

  • some reading this may ask, why should I care about what happens in a part of Charlotte that I never go to or visit?