The Charlotte city budget was proposed this week, but a closed session to preemptively settle a potential lawsuit between the city and CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings overshadowed that announcement. The issue stems from text messages Jennings received from now-former council memberTariq Bokhari last year saying he would try to get Jennings fired and work to “cripple his legacy.” The two had been fighting over whether CMPD officers should be allowed to wear outer-carrier protective vests.
Six months after Election Day, Republican Jefferson Griffin has conceded a state Supreme Court seat to Democrat Allison Riggs. Riggs held a 734-vote lead after two recounts, but Griffin challenged thousands of ballots. Earlier this week, a district court judge ruled that Griffin was seeking to “change the rules of the game after it had been played.”
The deadline to get a REAL ID was this week. Officials at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport tell the Charlotte Business Journal they have been in communication with government officials at all levels to get the word out to travelers. The Department of Homeland Security said those who attempt to go through security without a REAL ID may see delays.
Finally, the Charlotte Checkers are moving through the Calder Cup playoffs. The team leads the Providence Bruins two games to one in their best-of-five series. Game four is Friday.
These stories, and more, on the Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup.
GUESTS:
Mary C. Curtis, columnist for Rollcall.com, host of the Rollcall podcast “Equal Time"
Steve Harrison, WFAE political reporter
Ryan Pitkin, co- founder and editor of Queen City Nerve
Erik Spanberg, managing editor at the Charlotte Business Journal
