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Mayor Pro Tem· 2022–2027 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
James "Smuggie" Mitchell Jr.
Charlotte
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 1:32:49
- Avg per meeting
- 4:53
- Segments
- 1802
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Top issues during term (3)(Environment)
high↑Oct 2026[10]
Neighborhood Stormwater Flooding and Infill Development
City stormwater project costs and potential private property repair expenses for affected homeowners.
high↑May 2026[10]
water restrictions
Local residents face potential municipal fines if they ignore the new watering rules and burn ban.
medium↓Jan 2026[1]
Pollinator Gardens and Naturalistic Landscaping Code Amendments
Negligible impact, primarily involving staff outreach and administration costs.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.