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Reducing racial disparities included in nearly $2B budget recommended for Mecklenburg County The $1.99-billion recommended budget is an increase of $96 million, or 5 percent, over the current fiscal year 2021 operating budget. (Source: Mecklenburg County) By WBTV Web Staff | May 6, 2021 at 5:07 PM EDT - Updated May 6 at 5:07 PM MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Millions of dollars aimed at reducing racial disparities has been included in a nearly $2 billion recommended budget for Mecklenburg County for fiscal year 2022. County Manager Dena R. Diorio presented her recommended budget for fiscal year 2022 Thursday to the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The $1.99-billion recommended budget is an increase of $96 million, or 5 percent, over the current fiscal year 2021 operating budget. ....
Later in the conference, Ms. Diorio was asked by The Charlotte Observer’s Alison Kuznitz, how she will be celebrating the holidays this year “now that we have to adjust with the pandemic.” “I will be traveling by car to Durham, North Carolina, to see some close family. Small group,” Ms. Diorio responded. Ms. Kuznitz didn’t press the issue but WBT’s Brett Jensen did later on, saying he was “curious” and “confused” by Ms. Diorio’s answer. “Isn’t that what we’re not supposed to be doing, by spending only time with people that we actually live with?” Mr. Jensen asked. ....
Mecklenburg County s Public Health Director urging families to stay home for Christmas To keep this holiday merry and bright, Harris is encouraging everyone to stay home and to only celebrate with those you live with. Author: Ashley Daley Updated: 3:45 PM EST December 22, 2020 CHARLOTTE, N.C. For months, Mecklenburg County residents have been hearing the message that they’re safer at home. “So, what is not safe over the holidays? Travel, gatherings and extensive shopping,” said Gibbie Harris, Public Health Director for Mecklenburg County, citing a surge in both positive cases and hospitalizations. To keep this holiday merry and bright, Harris is encouraging everyone to stay home and to only celebrate with those you live with. ....