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City Council Organizational Meeting

Monday, December 4, 2023 · 6:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The City Council held its organizational meeting, which included swearing in newly elected officials and selecting the Mayor Pro Tem. After an initial failed vote, Council Member Dante Anderson was ultimately elected as Mayor Pro Tem. The meeting featured traditional proceedings like the Pledge of Allegiance, presentation of awards, and remarks from outgoing council members.

Key Decisions

  • Election of Mayor Pro Tem (First Attempt) Failed
  • Election of Mayor Pro Tem (Second Attempt) Passed
  • Adjournment of Meeting Passed (Unanimous)
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 1 6:00 P.M. CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, COUNCIL CHAMBER
    Action: For Information Only
  2. 2 This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel.
    Action: For Information Only
  3. 3 Call to Order
    Action: For Information Only
  4. 4 Invocation
    Action: For Information Only
  5. 5 Honor Guard
    Action: For Information Only
  6. 6 Pledge of Allegiance
    Action: For Information Only
  7. 7 National Anthem
    Action: For Information Only
  8. 8 Mayor's Awards
    Action: For Information Only
  9. 9 Presentation to Outgoing Council Members
    Action: For Information Only
  10. 10 Outgoing Council Members' Remarks
    Action: For Information Only
  11. 11 Reading of the Municipal Election Results
    Action: For Information Only
  12. 12 Mayoral Oath of Office and Remarks
    Action: For Information Only
  13. 13 Council-Elect Oath of Office and Remarks
    Action: For Information Only
  14. 14 Election of Mayor Pro Tem
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Molina and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson to Approve elect Dante Anderson as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 15 Adjournment
    Action: Adjourn Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Graham and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Adjourn this . The motion carried unanimously. by the following vote:

  16. 16 Election of Mayor Pro Tem
    Action: Approve Failed

    A Substitute Motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Johnson to elect Victoria Watlington as the next Mayor Pro Tem. The motion failed by the following vote: