Marcus Jones

Mayor Vi Lyles and City Manager Marcus Jones help us explore what’s in the new city budget and what it will mean to you. And we’ll get updates on proposed arts funding, changes to the 2040 plan and raises for council and the mayor.

The city of Charlotte's lowest-paid employees would get raises of 14.5% starting July 1, under the city manager's proposed budget delivered to the city council Monday night. The budget also includes a 3% salary increase for most other employees.

Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones is projecting a $14 million dollar shortfall due to the coronavirus.During a presentation to City Council on Monday…

The city of Charlotte’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year has money for new programs – but City Manager Marcus Jones is recommending the…

Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones said Friday that he's committed to finishing the 26-mile Cross Charlotte Trail as originally envisioned, and said he…

Red light cameras are back on the radar of Charlotte officials despite a recommendation from city manager Marcus Jones to not use them. But Mayor Vi Lyles…

Tuesday, February 27, 2018We are in a unique moment: Many of Charlotte’s top leaders are African-American. We talk with some of them - Mayor Vi Lyles,…

Charlotte is in a historic moment. Most of the city's top leaders are African American. The question is how they'll shape the city as it responds to…

We’re at a historic time in Charlotte’s political leadership. The mayor, city manager, police chief and Mecklenburg County district attorney are…

Charlotte's new city manager has released his proposed budget for the city. It calls for a 5.3 percent increase in city spending with no increase in…