Charlotte City Council
People
- Rob Harrington, Mayor
- James Mitchell Jr., Mayor Pro Tem; Council Member, At-Large
- Dimple Ajmera, Council Member, At-Large
- Danté Anderson, Council Member, District 1
- JD Mazuera Arias, Council Member, District 5
- Ed Driggs, Council Member, District 7
- Malcolm Graham, Council Member, District 2
- Reneé Johnson, Council Member, District 4
- LaWana Mayfield, Council Member, At-Large
- Joi Mayo, Council Member, District 3
- Kimberly Owens, Council Member, District 6
- Victoria Watlington, Council Member, At-Large
Coverage (4 articles)
The Clarks Inherited the McNinch House, and Its Restaurant
Mitchell and D.D. Clark inherited the Liddell-McNinch House on North Church Street, and the restaurant inside it. At City Council this week, they described what it takes to keep it going, from thin margins to 78 windows.
McNinch House Landmark Status Now Covers the Whole Property
The Liddell-McNinch House has been a Charlotte landmark since 1976. On Sept. 28, City Council voted to extend the designation to the whole property, opening a property tax deferral the owners told council will go back into the house.
Charlotte Weighs 9 P.M. Curfew; Liddell-McNinch Hearing Set
Council took no vote on the youth curfew. The transcript also records a Sept. 28 hearing for the Liddell-McNinch House, which Charlotte designated historic property 50 years ago.
Charlotte Council Passed Both of Its I-77 Votes
Charlotte City Council passed a non-binding resolution on I-77 South Monday night, then voted 6 to 5 to rescind its support for the toll-lane partnership. For uptown readers, the council did more than register an opinion.
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Charlotte Lets Cabs Quote Upfront Fares Like Uber
Charlotte cabs booked through an app can now quote a set fare before the ride, as ride-hailing apps do, under the city's first taxi rules overhaul since 2017.
Charlotte Limits Street Vending, Rejects Criminal Penalty
Outside uptown, vending is now allowed only in city-approved markets, and there aren't any yet. Council voted down a criminal charge for repeat vendors.
Charlotte E-Bike Rules Stall Over Missing Criminal Penalty
A city lawyer told Charlotte City Council its e-bike rules would make property damage a crime. The ordinance in members' packets had only a $50 civil fine, so council put the rules off.
Charlotte Airport Lease Passes 8-2; American Gets New Gates
Charlotte City Council voted 8-2 for an airline lease that gives American Airlines every new gate in Concourse C and can extend itself to 2042. Mazuera Arias and Johnson voted no.
Charlotte Voters Approve All Three City Bonds
Charlotte voters approved all three city bond questions on Nov. 3, letting the city borrow $425 million for streets, sidewalks and affordable housing, in the state's unofficial count.
Charlotte Weighs Tougher Tow Rules but Can't Cap Fees
A tow from a private Charlotte lot would need the property owner's written OK for that car at any hour, not just 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and cars with people inside could not be towed, under city lawyers' proposals. State law keeps the city from capping what a tow costs.
Charlotte's Parking Minimums End Under State Law Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, Charlotte can no longer require new buildings to include any parking. City planners are rewriting the zoning code to match that state law and four others.
CATS Hand-Off Deals Go to Charlotte Council Dec. 14
Charlotte's council is to vote Dec. 14 on three agreements the regional transit authority needs before it takes control of CATS operations Jan. 1. Also: nonprofit funding, crime, Gateway Station, wages.