Steve Harrison
Political ReporterSteve Harrison is WFAE's politics and government reporter. Prior to joining WFAE, Steve worked at the Charlotte Observer, where he started on the business desk, then covered politics extensively as the Observer’s lead city government reporter. Steve also spent 10 years with the Miami Herald. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, the Sporting News and Sports Illustrated.
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The Charlotte City Council voted Monday night to withdraw its support for the proposed Interstate 77 toll lanes from uptown to the South Carolina line, a stunning reversal on the multibillion-dollar highway expansion. -
A sharp look at Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles’ abrupt resignation, her transportation and housing legacy, uptown’s decline and what her exit means for the 2027 mayor’s race. -
During last fall’s successful campaign for the one-cent transportation sales tax increase, a big selling point was the “Better Bus” plan. -
WFAE’s political reporter Steve Harrison joined All Things Considered host Nick de la Canal to talk about a huge day in Charlotte politics, and what we know about Mayor Vi Lyles' resignation. -
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles won her fifth term in November. She announced Thursday she will resign in June. Members of the community have been worried about her health and ability to do the job. -
Charlotte City Council members and community leaders have questioned privately whether Vi Lyles will finish her fifth term as mayor. -
Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones presented his budget for the upcoming fiscal year Monday. -
The Charlotte City Council has been working on a resolution to address the controversial I-77 toll lanes. -
The City Council will discuss the two issues at its May 11 meeting. -
A second Mecklenburg County state House member is leaving the Democratic Party after losing a reelection bid in the spring primary.
