Government | CLT Blog
By: Garrett Heath

Charlotte chosen as a 2014 Code for America city
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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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    Land near University light rail stop suited for walkers and bikers in danger of becoming car dealership complex

    • Rezoning petition 2013-052, up for a vote by City Council on Monday, could pave the way
    • "Much is at stake for the city. A $1.2 billion public infrastructure project, a decade of station area planning, and the future potential for true, transit-supportive development are all at issue."
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    Photo essay: Moral Monday’s mixed messages
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      President to name Anthony Foxx as Secretary of Transportation
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        Bill proposed to raise NC highway speed limit to 75 MPH
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          Mayor Anthony Foxx won’t seek re-election
            Bill sponsors: Carl Ford & Harry Warren

            NC GOP legislators propose declaring an official state religion
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              New rules favoring growth for Charlotte breweries expected to pass at tonight’s City Council meeting
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              Obama considering Mayor Anthony Foxx for Secretary of Transportation
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                NC taking control of CLT

                • The NC Senate voted 33-16 today in favor of giving control of the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport to a new, regional authority
                • It likely has one more Senate vote before it moves to the House
                • McCrory will not have the opportunity to sign or veto
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                Packard Place and other NC Startup leaders invited to White House
                  By: Mark Sardella

                  State Republicans propose eliminating personal & corporate income tax in exchange for higher sales tax

                  • higher sales tax would affect, among other things, groceries, lottery tickets, haircuts, dentist visits, housekeeping, lawyers' fees, and real estate
                  Scene from the RNC's 2009 Winter Meeting

                  Charlotte to host RNC this January
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                    Governor-elect McCrory seeking statewide 25-year transit plan similar to his efforts in Charlotte
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                      Pat McCrory wins NC governor race

                        This Week on A Healthier Charlotte: Part One of our Panel on Bullying

                        • bullying is a big issue, whether nationally or locally
                        • this week on AHC, we dive deep into the issue from several angles

                        This Week on A Healthier Charlotte: Crime In The Queen City!

                        • AHC is back for our second season!
                        • we talk crime in the Queen City with a few community leaders

                        State of Mecklenburg May 8th primary wrap-up

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