Mecklenburg County Commissioner says mediation likely between County and CMS over $56M budget holdback
County Commissioner Laura Meier says she is hopeful for a decision Monday, but realistically, she expects it to go to formal mediation. Author: Bill McGinty Updated: 11:39 PM EDT June 6, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Monday, June 7 is a big day for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the Mecklenburg County Commission as the two boards will try again to work out their differences in yet another meeting to find a middle ground on the 56 million dollars CMS budget that hangs in the balance. Monday’s meeting will be largely based on procedure, each getting allotted time to speak.
‘Everybody is at risk’: Meck County leaders defend decision to close parks at dusk Joe Bruno
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Facing scrutiny from Commissioner Laura Meier and Vice Chair Elaine Powell, Mecklenburg County leaders on Wednesday defended their decision to temporarily close parks at dusk.
The closures are in response to Health Director Gibbie Harris’ directive urging residents to only engage in essential activities.
The park closures at dusk impact residents who wish to play basketball and tennis on lighted courts because they can’t get to the parks during the day due to work or school. Powell said she has received hundreds of emails on the topic.
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At least one man who registered to vote in Mecklenburg County said he lives at SouthPark Mall.
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If not for the seriousness of the issue he is raising, Matthew Ridenhour might have had a good laugh at what he found on the Mecklenburg County voter registration list.
One man says his address is 4400 Sharon Road, #531 Charlotte, NC 28211. The problem? That’s SouthPark Mall.