Greg Phipps sworn in, fills vacated Charlotte City Council At-Large seat
City Council selects Greg Phipps to fill at-large seat By WBTV Web Staff | February 1, 2021 at 8:32 PM EST - Updated February 2 at 3:28 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Greg Phipps, the former District 4 representative of Charlotte City Council, was sworn in Tuesday for the at-large seat vacated by longtime city councilmember James âSmuggieâ Mitchell.
Mitchell resigned on Jan. 11, and during Mondayâs city council meeting, Phipps was voted in.
The swearing-in took place in Charlotte Mayor Vi Lylesâ office at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center and the oath of office was administered by Mayor Lyles in the presence of City Clerk Stephanie Kelly. Council Member Phippsâ wife, Lemair Phipps, stood by his side for the oath of office.
Greg Phipps, the former District 4 representative of Charlotte City Council, has been selected to fill a vacant at-large seat, after longtime city councilmember James “Smuggie” Mitchell resigned.