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Topics getting the most attention in Charlotte public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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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.

10 mentions (5 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

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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.

7 mentionsLast discussed Jun 8, 2026