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Charlotte City Council

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Name: Charlotte City Council

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Charlotte income tax decision one step closer to voters

_ CHARLOTTE ? City officials are one step closer to placing the question of implementing a city income tax before voters this November.The Charlotte City Council approved a first reading of a city ordinance authorizing the issues move to the ballot at ... [Published Lansing State Journal - May 17 2013]

Entities: Taxes, Charlotte City Council, one percent

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

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Former CRVA CEO wins appeal on DWI charge

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The former chief executive of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority won his appeal against his DWI charge on Thursday.Tim Newman was able to get his DWI charge thrown out, but the hit-and-run charge stands.Newman was charged with ... [Published WCNC - May 16 2013]

Entities: Ford Focus, NASCAR, Charlotte City Council, LaSalle (automobile)

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 2 reports

Charlotte City Council eyes smaller tax hike

Charlotte City Council is considering shaving close to 1 percent off a proposed property-tax hike in City Manager Ron Carlee’s $2 billion budget plan, WBT-AM reports.Carlee’s initial budget proposal includes a tax hike of 7.25 percent, or about $62 per ... [Published Charlotte Business Journal - May 16 2013]

Entities: Charlotte City Council, David Howard

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Charlotte City Council green lights community sustainability plan

Charlotte City Council members approved Monday a community sustainability plan that’s been in the works since early 2012.Charlotte and Mecklenburg County intend to partner on the sustainability strategy, which would establish an overall vision for the ... [Published Charlotte Business Journal - May 14 2013]

Entities: Charlotte City Council, Sustainability, collaboration

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Charlotte City Council Member Michael Barnes Visits Rising

From the Street Car project to property taxes, Rising's Terrance Bates talks all things Charlotte with Michael Barnes. ... [Published Fox Charlotte - May 14 2013]

Entities: Michael Barnes, Charlotte City Council, Property

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

City Manager Reveals New Name, New Funding Plan For Streetcar

CHARLOTTE, NC- A new name and a new funding plan - still, some Charlotte City Council members say they're not sold on the proposed street car.The city manager laid out his plan for the newly named City Lynx Gold Line Monday night. "What we're doing here ... [Published Fox Charlotte - May 14 2013]

Entities: StreetCar, James Mitchell, Michael Barnes

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

CMS police chief Cesena retires

Bud Cesena, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools police chief, has retired ? a sudden departure just days after he was placed on administrative leave for reasons school leaders won?t discuss. School spokeswoman Tahira Stalberte and Randy Hagler, the new ... [Published Charlotte Observer - May 13 2013]

Entities: Charlotte City Council, Declination, Investigation

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Travel study to survey motorists

An external travel study designed to help better determine the Charlotte area’s transportation needs will be taking place over the next few weeks.In Lincoln County, in-person surveys will occur on lower-volume roads, while video identification and mailed ... [Published Lincoln Times News - May 13 2013]

Entities: Transportation, Charlotte City Council, Organism

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Charlotte City Council to hear public comment on Park Woodlawn area plan

A public hearing will be held at tonight’s Charlotte City Council meeting on an area plan for the Park Woodlawn neighborhoods.The hearing has been scheduled for 7 p.m. at the council chambers of Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center.The city has been ... [Published Charlotte Business Journal - May 13 2013]

Entities: Charlotte City Council, guidelines

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 2 reports

Carlee, Charlotte council to discuss property taxes, streetcar

Charlotte City Council is expected to focus on City Manager Ron Carlee’s proposed $2 billion budget for 2014, a plan that includes a 7 percent increase in city property tax rates and higher bills for city utility customers, at a public hearing Monday ... [Published Charlotte Business Journal - May 13 2013]

Entities: Property, Taxes, Charlotte City Council

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

FlashPoint: Harry Jones dishes tongue-lashing

This week on Flashpoint, anchor Dave Wagner is joined by State Representatives Tricia Cotham, Charles Jeter and Charlotte City Councils Andy Dulin. County Manager Harry Jones is fired and Charlotte City Council gives an airport consultant a tongue-la ... [Published WCNC - May 13 2013]

Entities: Tricia Cotham, Charlotte City Council

First reported Apr 28 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 9 reports

Obama Announces Choice for Transportation Secretary

WASHINGTON President Obama announced on Monday that he would nominate Anthony R. Foxx, the Democratic mayor of Charlotte, N.C., to be the next transportation secretary, saying his local government experience would help him manage the nations roads, bridges ... [Published New York Times - Apr 29 2013]

Entities: Transportation, Barack Obama, Ray LaHood, Anthony R Foxx, Infrastructure

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But members in favor of the project say the new plan will spur economic growth and is crucial in order to move Charlotte forward. "I think the public will like this project better. You know why? Now it's part of the CityCity Lynx Gold Line which for so long people thought it was a separate project that we were working on. This is about Charlotte" said Mitchell. The plan also includes a little over $3 million dollars in operating cost which would be paid for with riding fairs and advertising...

City Manager Reveals New Name, New Funding Plan For Streetcar [Published Fox Charlotte - May 14 2013]

..."When Anthony became mayor in 2009, Charlotte, like the rest of the country, was going through a bruising economic crisis," Obama said on April 29. "But the city has managed to turn things around. The economy is growing. There are more jobs, more opportunity. And if you ask Anthony how that happened, he’ll tell you that one of the reasons is that Charlotte made one of the largest investments in transportation in the city’s history."

Obama DoT pick labeled ‘underwhelming’ [Published The Hill - May 10 2013]

"We must continue to invest in jobs, education and infrastructure to keep our community moving forward," Graham said. "I am excited about the chance to continue the great work Rep. Watt has done and to make even more progress. We're taking steps now to lay the framework for the campaign so we can come out of the gate ready to get to work."

State senator to seek 12th District seat if Watt is confirmed [Published Lexington Dispatch - May 08 2013]

...In discussing his anticipation of the announcement, Mark said "I am excited about this new chapter in my life and I look forward to sharing the news"

Mark Frietch To Announce Candidacy For Charlotte City Council [Published Prlog - May 08 2013]

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Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency:... [Published AllGov - May 18 2013]
Charlotte income tax decision one step closer t... [Published Lansing State Journal - May 17 2013]
Former CRVA CEO wins appeal on DWI charge [Published WCNC - May 16 2013]
Charlotte City Council eyes smaller tax hike [Published Charlotte Business Journal - May 16 2013]
Charlotte City Council considers smaller tax hike [Published Charlotte Observer - May 16 2013]
Charlotte City Council green lights community s... [Published Charlotte Business Journal - May 14 2013]
Charlotte City Council Member Michael Barnes Vi... [Published Fox Charlotte - May 14 2013]
City Manager Reveals New Name, New Funding Plan... [Published Fox Charlotte - May 14 2013]
CMS police chief Cesena retires [Published Charlotte Observer - May 13 2013]
Travel study to survey motorists [Published Lincoln Times News - May 13 2013]
Charlotte City Council to hear public comment o... [Published Charlotte Business Journal - May 13 2013]
Carlee, Charlotte council to discuss property t... [Published Charlotte Business Journal - May 13 2013]
FlashPoint: Harry Jones dishes tongue-lashing [Published WCNC - May 13 2013]
New Charlotte streetcar plan coming Monday [Published WCNC - May 13 2013]
Secretary of Transportation: Who Is Anthony Foxx? [Published AllGov - May 12 2013]
GOP legislators use power to control local affairs [Published WCNC - May 11 2013]
City gets shot at budget amendments next week [Published South Charlotte Weekly - May 11 2013]
Graham files for congressional run [Published Charlotte Post - May 10 2013]
Obama DoT pick labeled ‘underwhelming’ [Published The Hill - May 10 2013]
Frietch Announces Candidacy for Charlotte City ... [Published Fox Charlotte - May 10 2013]
Malcolm Graham to run for Mel Watt’s seat in Co... [Published Charlotte Business Journal - May 09 2013]
State senator to seek 12th District seat if Wat... [Published Lexington Dispatch - May 08 2013]
Mark Frietch To Announce Candidacy For Charlott... [Published Prlog - May 08 2013]
CLT Council Refutes Study Backing Airport Autho... [Published Fox Charlotte - May 07 2013]
City Council members question consultant about ... [Published WSOC-TV - May 07 2013]
New city budget proposes raise in your property... [Published WBTV News - May 07 2013]
City council criticizes consultant over airport... [Published Charlotte Observer - May 07 2013]
City manager’s budget recommendations call for ... [Published WSOC-TV - May 06 2013]
A more purposeful city budget proposal? [Published Charlotte Observer - May 06 2013]
Group suggests new transit tax, private help [Published Charlotte Observer - May 06 2013]

Blogs

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It’s Time for MoveOn to Move and Stop Blocking ... [Published Firedoglake - Feb 21 2013] New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) task force received ample attention from news and activist organizations alike following its dramatic announcement at last year’s State of the Union Address. ...
Charlotte City Workers Win Voluntary Checkoff [Published AFL-CIO NOW BLOG - Jan 22 2013] Public-sector workers in Charlotte, N.C., can now have their union dues deducted from their paychecks like other causes they support, with voluntary payroll deductions. Last week, the Charlotte City Council voted 6-5 to allow the checkoff. The North ...
Citizen activism in Michigan, “right to work” l... [Published Temple of Mut - Jan 15 2013] Dear Readers: I am looking forward to sharing news about the Great Lake State this week, which seems to have avoided being sucked up in a “death spiral” like the Golden State! This will be the topic of my Canto Talk chat this week (which is moved to ...
Now Is The Time For More Transit In America, No... [Published Think Progress - Dec 15 2012] by Rob Perks, via NRDC’s Switchboard Why are states passing up billions of dollars in federal transit funds? That seems crazy but it’s true. As reported in The Atlantic magazine: Money for mass transit is hard to come by, so you’d think when ...
Now is the time for more transit, not less [Published Switchboard, from NRDC - Dec 06 2012] Rob Perks, Transportation Advocacy Director, Washington, D.C. Why are states passing up billions of dollars in federal transit funds? That seems crazy but it's true. As reported in The Atlantic magazine: Money for mass transit is hard to come by, ...