Rob Harrington

Rob Harrington has served as Charlotte’s mayor for about two months, filling the post vacated by Vy Lyles. He’s only in office until the end of next year, but he has a lot on his plate as the council grapples with data centers, Interstate 77 toll lanes, teen takeovers and other issues.

Charlotte's new mayor, Rob Harrington, says he wants to focus on effective governance during his 18-month term. In his first interview with WFAE, Harrington discussed his priorities, his reputation as a business-friendly leader and what success would look like when his appointment ends.