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Council Committee Discussions

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · 6:00 PM AM · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council passed a resolution to support a sales tax referendum, potentially impacting local tax rates. They also approved acquiring the Norfolk Southern Corridor for a future commuter rail project, which could improve public transportation options for residents.

Key Decisions

  • Sales Tax Referendum Support Passed
  • Norfolk Southern Corridor Acquisition for Red Line Commuter Rail Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, REGULAR MEETING HOSTED FROM ROOM 267
  2. This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel.
  3. BUSINESS
  4. 1. Resolution in Support of Legislation Authorizing a Sales Tax Referendum
    Business Item
    Action: Adopt Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Molina to Adopt this Business Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Roll Call (11 votes)
    • Dante Anderson Yea
    • Dimple Ajmera Yea
    • Tariq Bokhari Nay
    • Tiawana Brown Yea
    • Ed Driggs Yea
    • Malcolm Graham Yea
    • Renee Johnson Yea
    • LaWana Mayfield Yea
    • James Mitchell Yea
    • Marjorie Molina Yea
    • Victoria Watlington Yea
  5. 2. Norfolk Southern Corridor Acquisition for CATS Red Line Commuter Rail Project
    Business Item
    Action: Adopt Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Graham and seconded by Council Member Molina to Adopt and Approve this Business Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  7. 15-23185 COUNCIL COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS
    Committee Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  9. 15-23186 Closed Session (as necessary)
    Committee Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  11. 11 Adjournment
    Action: Adjourn Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Molina to Adjourn. The motion carried unanimously.