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4 unanswered questions about Charlotte’s reported settlement with CMPD chief
WSOC and WFAE reported May 6 the City Council agreed in closed session to a financial settlement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg ...
City council member clarifies allegations of corruption, says comments were misconstrued
Monday night was Victoria Watlington’s first city council meeting after making what some perceived as blistering comments ...
Charlotte mayor: Council member should offer proof of corruption if she has it
Mayor Vi Lyles and some council members held a news conference to talk about council member Victoria Watlington’s statement ...
Charlotte Mayor Lyles announces efforts to improve City Council after ‘tough week’
“We are seeking a new partner,” Roof Above CEO Liz Clasen-Kelly said, noting her organization is seeing increased operating ...
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Council member says Charlotte was 'unethical, immoral' in settlement with police chief
Charlotte City Council member Victoria Watlington criticized the city in an email to constituents, expressing frustration ...
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Are plumbers coming to fix Charlotte’s leaks?
Does Charlotte need its own “plumbers”? Democratic Charlotte City Council member Malcolm Graham is on board with the concept.
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Charlotte leaders made a mess with a CMPD chief settlement. It’s time for answers | Opinion
But things really went off the rails when Charlotte City Council member Victoria Watlington sent an email to supporters alleging corruption and illegal activities within city government.
Mayor Lyles apologizes to CMPD chief amid city settlement
CHARLOTTE — For the first time, Mayor Vi Lyles publicly said sorry on Wednesday to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department ...
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Members of Charlotte City Council respond to alleged accusations of “criminal activity”
At a news conference on Wednesday, members of Charlotte City Council addressed accusations from one of their own at ...