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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Charlotte public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
General Obligation Bond Referendum
The city is digging into whether 2024 bond-funded housing programs — down payment help, home rehab, emergency repairs — are actually working. The findings will guide where future housing dollars go.
Use of Municipal Service District funds
Charlotte's six special tax districts fund economic vitality in the uptown core and commercial areas. The committee is looking at whether those dollars could be stretched further through partnerships — and whether Council should get earlier input before MSD budgets are set.
Capital Facility Investment Priorities and Hospitality Funding
The city is evaluating how to prioritize millions in public investments for major cultural, sports, and convention facilities. Council members want better cost estimates and more private buy-in before locking in taxpayer dollars.
Proposed FY 2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate
City Manager Marcus Jones presented a $4.5 billion budget that proposes a 1.89-cent property tax hike for police and fire upgrades, fee increases for utilities and solid waste, and a raise in the city's minimum wage to $25 an hour.
City Council Administrative Support Model
Council members are reviewing whether current staff resources for constituent services, policy research, and communications are adequate to handle growing workloads.