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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.

Public comments (18)

OpposedEvan SchultesSep 28, 2026

Urged council to reject license plate reader contracts due to error rates and privacy concerns.

City Council Business Meeting — September 28, 2026 · 1:13:06 →
ConcernedCharlie CottySep 28, 2026

Expressed concerns about school safety, transparency regarding threats, and security for pre-K students.

City Council Business Meeting — September 28, 2026 · 47:44 →
OpposedDaniel OriaSep 28, 2026

Expressed opposition to automated license plate readers and potential warrantless mass surveillance.

City Council Business Meeting — September 28, 2026 · 1:10:14 →
ConcernedAchantae WilliamsAug 24, 2026

Shared personal struggles as an airport worker due to inadequate training and advocated for 45 days of public review for the airport lease.

City Council Business Meeting — August 24, 2026 · 21:20 →
ConcernedJack AdamsJun 22, 2026

Shared his experience crashing his e-bike on Gold Line tracks and urged adding dedicated bike lanes.

City Council Business Meeting — June 22, 2026 · 43:35 →
ConcernedTimyra EliseJun 22, 2026

Highlighted men's mental health month and neighborhood safety concerns in District One.

City Council Business Meeting — June 22, 2026 · 1:02:30 →
ConcernedHugh TemplemanApr 27, 2026

Shared hotel guest complaints regarding Uptown noise and proposed installing sound-activated street cameras.

City Council Business Meeting — April 27, 2026 · 43:00 →
ConcernedYuliana Melendez SanjurjoApr 27, 2026

Highlighted the severe economic and personal strain faced by Charlotte firefighters working long hours with second jobs.

City Council Business Meeting — April 27, 2026 · 1:02:02 →
SupportiveSarah CorleyApr 27, 2026

Proposed installing noise cameras on Church Street modeled after successful pilot programs in Knoxville and other cities.

City Council Business Meeting — April 27, 2026 · 56:10 →
ConcernedJeremy LambApr 27, 2026

Played audio recordings of excessively loud cars with modified mufflers and urged action against street noise.

City Council Business Meeting — April 27, 2026 · 34:10 →
ConcernedChris ConnollyApr 27, 2026

Warned that Uptown livability is threatened by street takeovers, bike mobs, and loud cars due to police understaffing.

City Council Business Meeting — April 27, 2026 · 38:20 →
ConcernedKathleen MundellApr 27, 2026

Emphasized that Uptown is a residential neighborhood suffering from intolerable noise levels and urged creative pilot programs.

City Council Business Meeting — April 27, 2026 · 46:57 →
SupportiveShedric MatthewsMar 9, 2026

Shared positive updates from the Concerned Citizens of Washington Heights regarding cleanups, neighborhood organizing, and public safety partnerships.

City Council Business Meeting — March 9, 2026 · 2:58:19 →
SupportiveHeather McCulloughMar 9, 2026

Thanked the council for establishing Animal Care and Control as an independent department and highlighted improvements in volunteer onboarding and foster networks.

City Council Business Meeting — March 9, 2026 · 2:37:26 →
ConcernedLinda ByersMar 9, 2026

Expressed distress over ongoing quality of life and parking issues near her elderly mother's home in First Ward following a residential parking district change.

City Council Business Meeting — March 9, 2026 · 2:48:13 →
ConcernedPhillip SanfordFeb 23, 2026

Urged increased funding for pedestrian safety and crosswalk maintenance following recent pedestrian fatalities.

City Council Business Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 16:40 →
ConcernedMark WilsonFeb 23, 2026

Highlighted public safety crisis in the fire department and requested pay parity.

City Council Business Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 47:16 →
ConcernedMike FeneisFeb 23, 2026

Requested approval of five modified duty positions and firefighter pay parity with CMPD.

City Council Business Meeting — February 23, 2026 · 21:40 →

News & external sources (10)

WBTVOct 28, 2026

Parents say students were forced to get off school bus and walk 3 miles home on dangerous roads

Parents in Guntown, Mississippi, say an 11-year-old girl and other children were forced to walk three miles after being told to leave a school bus.

WSOC-TV LocalOct 26, 2026

Five killed in separate shootings across Charlotte in weekend violence

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to five separate shootings over the span of a little more than 24 hours this weekend.

WCNC Charlotte LocalOct 26, 2026

Weekend of violence: Nine killed in 4 homicides, 3 deadly crashes across Charlotte

Nearly 10 people are dead after a slew of incidents across the city.

WCNC Charlotte LocalOct 26, 2026

'Heartbreaking loss': Devonshire Elementary student dies after east Charlotte hit-and-run

A 6-year-old girl, Mariana Espinoza, was killed in a hit-and-run in east Charlotte, leaving her community grieving and the police searching for the driver.

WBTVOct 25, 2026

15-year-old girl dies after getting hit while riding e-scooter, police say

A 15-year-old girl died after she was hit while riding an electric scooter, according to authorities.

WBTVOct 25, 2026

Man cooking chicken for roadside barbecue finds dead snake in charcoal bag

Officials said it's likely the snake was already dead during the packing process.

WBTVOct 25, 2026

Family files lawsuit after 50+ middle schoolers served pretzels coated with oven cleaner at lunch

A family has filed a nearly $1 million lawsuit after pretzels seasoned with crushed oven cleaner were served to more than 50 middle school students.

WBTVOct 25, 2026

1 killed in late-night shooting in Charlotte neighborhood

The deadly shooting happened on Altliff Court in the Loren Farms neighborhood.

WBTVOct 25, 2026

Man allegedly attacked fellow Uber passenger for taking up too much space in shared ride

A man was arrested after he allegedly attacked another man he said was taking up too much space in their shared Uber.

WSOC-TV LocalOct 24, 2026

Hiker injured after fall on newly reopened Plunge Basin trail

Burke Rescue and First Responders from Avery County helped an injured hiker after a fall near Linville Falls.