Charlotte, Raleigh, and other NC cities may postpone the 2021 City Council Election to 2022, because of Censuses delays.
The 2040 Comprehensive Plan, being developed by the Charlotte City Planning Department, has been revised.
Here is a summary of three significant changes.
The Charlotte 2040 plan references Community Benefit Agreements (CBA) as an option for communities to realize benefits of development projects by allowing residents to participate in the rezoning process.
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Bryan Holladay talks with Breana Fowler, Student Member on the CMS Board of Education, and what it is like to be the student voice at Official School Board meetings.
June 10 at 4:00-4:30PM
A US federal judge blocked the CDC nationwide moratorium on evictions with ruling in the Alabama Association of Realtors Case. Judge Dabney Friedrich said that "The CDC order must be set aside,"
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“By creating a refundable tax credit of up to $15,000 for the purchase of a home, the First Time Homebuyer Act will incentivize housing stability”. - Congress
But is that true? Will it stabilize the housing market?
Tiger Lily, LLC v. US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The Sixth Circuit unanimously upheld a trial court decision holding that the CDC Eviction Moratorium was illegal.
The Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan has been completed and presented to City Council . But the plan has opposition by Neighborhoods and Industry groups who are requesting for delay and further review.
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House Bill 119: Relieves the Hospitality Industry by reducing the property tax burden for those business that experienced a 25% loss in revenue in 2020.
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The preferred LYNX Silver Line route was adopted by the Metropolitan Transit Commission in 2019. CATS is collecting feedback on the recommended route.
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Is delaying or postponing the 2021 election a possibility or just a frantic conversation between political wonks?
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“An integration of real estate into solving social issues can be centered on three pillars of real estate: cash flow, equity and appreciation.” - Essay By Jennifer Duru
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A Sales Tax increase of 0.5 or 0.75 percentage points would have generated $941.6 million and $1.4 billion, respectively, in FY 2020.
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Jan 4, 2021 the Charlotte City Council will consider the adoption of the Citizen Advisory Committee on Governance recommendations for restructuring the Charlotte City Council structure: term lengths, compensation, districts and term lengths.
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Charlotte rents dipped in 2020; while Asheville, Greensboro, Wilmington and Fayetteville rents were up.
According to a Dec. 2020 report posted by Apartment List.
The 2040 Comprehensive Plan, being developed by the Charlotte City Planning Department, has designated the city into two distinct categories: The Arc and The Wedge.
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The Charlotte Moves Committee has recommended that the City of Charlotte pursue a one cent sales tax increase, to fund transportation infrastructure and transportation related programs.
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The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is responsible for managing a regional transportation plan. Their are currently updating the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and looking for community feedback and participation.
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11/2/2020 The Citizen Advisory Committee on Governance provided recommendations for restructuring Charlotte City Council- redistricting, term lengths, compensation and partisan elections were included.
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Should Charlotte City Council get a pay raise? Have longer terms? Non-partisan elections?
The Citizen Advisory Committee on Governance is preparing to make recommendations to City Council .