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County commissioners gave their preliminary approval to Mecklenburg’s $2.3 billion budget Thursday morning in a straw vote session. One item that commissioners are split on, however, is Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ request for a $2.5 billion bond package, which won approval in the budget by one vote.
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Mecklenburg County is preparing to borrow billions of dollars for new facilities, but some commissioners said at a Tuesday budget workshop that they’re worried the county isn’t spending enough to meet community needs.
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The town of Matthews will get $35 million to build more sidewalks and parking in downtown, and complete a 93-acre park.
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Charlotte voters have easily passed three city bonds that will pour $226 million into three areas: transportation, housing and neighborhood improvement.
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Around the country, voters have approved multibillion-dollar plans to build or expand transit systems. Mayor Vi Lyles wants to put a similar question on the ballot in Charlotte next year.
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Charlotte voters gave the city permission Tuesday to borrow more than $223 million to fund future projects to address housing, transportation and…
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Charlotte City Council members are expected to take the next steps Monday night in putting a $223 million bond referendum on the ballot in November. As…
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The nearly $1 billion school bond package that goes before voters in November is getting a lot of push back from residents in North Mecklenburg.…
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Charlotte voters have an extra page at the bottom of their ballots this month. The city is asking voters to approve $218.44 million in bonds for…
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Mecklenburg County commissioners have made it clear they don't want to put school bonds before voters this fall. Still, CMS Superintendent Ann Clark is…