Social Policy 6. No Republicans had filed to run at-large. North Carolina is “the swingiest of all swing states” and will stay that way. ▪ District 3: Democratic incumbent George Dunlap, chairman of the county commissioners, dominated, clinching 84% of the vote, with Republican challenger Friday Paul Okure at 16%. Tuesday’s results likely underscored the shifting voter demographics in the Charlotte area, punctuated by deteriorating coronavirus conditions and the fierce political climate stemming from high-profile state and federal races, political consultants told the Observer ahead of Election Day. Many have been especially disheartened as they witnessed the stark contrast in response and reaction by the President, elected leaders and law enforcement to the protests that were sparked as a reaction to racial injustice. At Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, we put over 225 years of legal experience and innovation to work for you today. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County commissioners will meet Tuesday to go over the latest steps of a new project which includes plans to fund housing projects in the area of the north side of uptown Charlotte. On the Board of County Commissioners meeting agenda: 2020 Mecklenburg County Performance Report and an update on the COVID-19 response. Sport & Leisure 2. Sports Science 2. “We see there are 24 census tracks that would be identified as food desert,” said Adrian Cox. Cooper appointing to empty Cabinet posts, legislative seats? The plan calls for voters to have a say in 2021. CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County wants to hear from the community as leaders develop a 2022 fiscal year. About County Government; Board of County Commissioners; Bringing Mecklenburg County to You; County Budget; Clerk to the Board; County Departments; County Manager; Executive Team; Mecklenburg County Government; Watch a Meeting; Elected Officials. While many eyes are fixed on the national races, Mecklenburg County voters are choosing their county commissioners on Election Day. NC mom drove son to hospital for help, then watched him beaten, tased, lawsuit says, Mecklenburg reports first ‘pediatric’ COVID death. As one of the world's leading advisors to corporations and financial institutions, we have earned a reputation for crafting innovative business and financial solutions and developing precedent-setting legal strategies to achieve our clients' goals. Psychology 5. Cooper starts second term, a call for the state to ‘roar back’ from COVID-19, Senate flips blue as Democrat Jon Ossoff declared winner in Georgia runoff, AP says, Raphael Warnock makes history as Georgia’s first Black senator. In a nonpartisan race, Rich George emerged as the leader among four candidates running for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, which focuses on natural resources and closely collaborates with other government agencies, as well as businesses and residents. This south Mecklenburg district includes Pineville, Matthews and Mint Hill. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County commissioners will meet Tuesday to go over the latest steps of a new project which includes plans to fund housing projects in the area of the north side of uptown Charlotte. We remain unified in our commitment to being strong voices for truth and justice or all people who we are elected to serve. She earned a BA in Spanish and a BJ in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Social Sciences & Social Care 7. ▪ District 2: Democratic incumbent Vilma Leake ran uncontested in west Charlotte. A special newsletter from our D.C. Bureau focused on transition to the Biden administration. County commissioners will receive public comments about the budget during their Jan. 5 meeting at 6:30 p.m. Levy took 49% of more than 103,000 ballots cast. From helping families in need to protecting the public’s health and even maintaining hundreds of acres of public park land, working here means you will have the chance to be a part of providing services for an amazingly diverse population. The county has a five-member board and elected officials each serve four years in office. Candidates for the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners answered questions about why they should be elected (or reelected). The Mecklenburg county commissioners can no longer sign over a $690.9 million check to CMS without discretion, oversight and proper public input. Economy. Commissioners will appear virtually and at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (600 E. 4th St.). Democratic incumbent Susan Harden did not run for a second term in District 5. Content Continues Below Politics & Government 5. Other 1. Anthropology 1. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Each local and state candidate was provided a questionnaire to complete and share their position on arts and culture. District 1. See how your neighborhood voted, Charlotte bonds for housing, neighborhoods and streets cruise to an easy victory, Support my work with a digital subscription. Political newcomer Leigh Altman, an attorney, clinched the open third seat. Signing up for her newsletter is the best way to stay connected to what Leigh is up to and what's going on in Mecklenburg County. He is a former DARE Officer with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Mecklenburg County Commissioners would have to get consensus from the local towns and cities to order a lockdown proclamation. As NC legislators return, all eyes will be on how to manage education amid COVID, As NC Gov. CMC and Novant are the two major medical institutions in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mecklenburg County Commissioners speak out on Capitol Breach . Mecklenburg County provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday in countless ways. Get ready for Election Day and meet the candidates running for office. Meetings Regular meetings of the Board are generally held the first and third Tuesdays of each month beginning at 6 p.m. in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. Mecklenburg County Government serving the communities of Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville. “And in 2020, they’re continuing to want that change and seeing us move forward in this county. Just before 11 p.m., all 195 precincts in the county were reported, according to the N.C. State Board of Elections. About Cadwalader. That seems extremely unlikely as the county could not even get a majority of towns to sign on an expansion of mask requirements to include government buildings. Alison Kuznitz is a local government reporter for The Charlotte Observer, covering City Council and the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners.