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Bo and Beth welcome the newest Charlotte City Council Member (D-6) appointed last night after a tiebreaking vote by Mayor Vi Lyles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Monday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking with Brett Jensen kicks the show off by discussing the surprise vote to fill the vacant Charlotte City Council seat and the political fallout surrounding it. Brett breaks the news that Edwin Peacock III was appointed to replace Tariq Bokhari after a 5–5 vote was split by Mayor Vi Lyles, who chose Peacock over Krista Bokhari, Tariq’s wife and the endorsed Republican favorite. Jensen highlights the backlash from GOP leaders, including Krista's endorsements from Speaker Tim Moore and the Mecklenburg GOP. He argues the vote was a deliberate political move by Mayor Lyles, suggesting it was a “double-barreled middle finger” to Tariq Bokhari and a sign she may not run for re-election. Later, Jensen dives into the political dysfunction unfolding in Cabarrus County. The spotlight is on newly appointed Commissioner Jeff Jones, who faced his first meeting with an unusual move—nominating himself as chair, despite having zero experience in public office. Jensen lays out the backdrop: a fractured Republican board, a power struggle between GOP factions, and the fallout from a court-blocked attempt to appoint a previous candidate. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more, follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Bo Thompson from Good Morning BT is also here for this Monday's episode of Crossing the Streams.Brett and Bo talk about the surprise early vote to fill the Charlotte City Council vacancy and the return of former at-large member Edwin Peacock. Initially expected later in the evening, the vote resulted in a 5-5 tie between Peacock and Krista Bakari, wife of former councilman Tariq Bakari. Mayor Vi Lyles broke the tie, appointing Peacock as a short-term caretaker through December. Bo notes Peacock’s calm demeanor, political pedigree, and past service, making him a familiar face in local politics. Krista Bakari, who did not attend the candidate session, is expected to run in the fall after showing strong support from council members. Brett and Bo also explore the broader implications for upcoming elections and Republican representation on council. Bo also shares what he and Beth have coming up Tuesday's on Good Morning BT! Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about the recently released Robert Hur tapes and President Joe Biden’s reported cancer diagnosis. While expressing sincere well-wishes for Biden’s health and recovery, Brett makes clear that this sympathy doesn’t excuse what he views as a deeply flawed presidency. He criticizes Biden’s leadership as unfocused and driven by those around him, pointing to various scandals and policy failures, including border security, foreign policy, and infrastructure neglect. Later Brett discusses a significant Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Trump, allowing him to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 300,000 Venezuelans. The 8–1 decision, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting, reverses a Biden administration move to extend protections due to instability in Venezuela. Brett argues this ruling reasserts executive authority over immigration policy and criticizes the use of lower federal courts to block national decisions. Bo Thompson from Good Morning BT is also here for this Monday's episode of Crossing the Streams.Brett and Bo talk about the surprise early vote to fill the Charlotte City Council vacancy and the return of former at-large member Edwin Peacock. Initially expected later in the evening, the vote resulted in a 5-5 tie between Peacock and Krista Bakari, wife of former councilman Tariq Bakari. Mayor Vi Lyles broke the tie, appointing Peacock as a short-term caretaker through December. Bo notes Peacock’s calm demeanor, political pedigree, and past service, making him a familiar face in local politics. Krista Bakari, who did not attend the candidate session, is expected to run in the fall after showing strong support from council members. Brett and Bo also explore the broader implications for upcoming elections and Republican representation on council. Bo also shares what he and Beth have coming up Tuesday's on Good Morning BT! Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the escalating controversy surrounding the Charlotte City Council and CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, particularly focusing on the fallout from an agreed $300,000 city settlement and explosive accusations made by Councilmember Victoria Watlington. Brett has a one-on-one interview with Councilman Malcolm Graham, who weighs in on the controversy surrounding Councilmember Victoria Watlington’s recent accusations of corruption and illegal activity within Charlotte city government. Graham emphasizes his respect for Watlington but underscores the weight words carry, especially when coming from elected officials. He acknowledges valid concerns about transparency and process, but believes labeling actions as unethical or illegal crosses a serious line. Also, Jensen questions Mayor Vi Lyles and City Attorney Anthony Fox at a presser which Fox interrupts Lyles, offering vague, often unclear answers to pointed questions. Brett calls what the city of Charlotte did, “governmental malpractice. ”Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and City Manager Marcus Jones talk about the proposed budget, transit plan and much more.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, November 1st, 2024 show.   6:05 Beth's Song of the Day  6:20 Voting Taking a Toll On Relationships (Callers) 6:35 JD Vance Interview with Joe Rogan 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Starbucks Implementing Big Changes To Improve Customer Experience   7:05 Panthers/Charlotte FC Games This Weekend 7:20 Brett Jensen Interview with Mayor Vi Lyles 7:35 Adult Dorms Becoming The Norm? 7:50 Crossing the Streams with Brett Winterble      8:05 Guest: Joe LaBue (CLT FC Team President) 8:20 Rogan/Vance Podcast and Avengers Endorse Harris 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Mark Garrison 8:50 Bob Costas Retiring From Play by Play    9:05 Guest: John Hancock Returns 9:20 John Hancock Cont. 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of Breaking with Brett Jensen! Brett Jensen has a special guest in studio, as Mayor Vi Lyles joins him for the full hour in an unscripted and unedited interview.  Mayor Lyles is in her fourth term in the office, after having been first elected to the position in 2017.  Brett and Mayor Lyles will discuss everything from the big rise in youth crime, to why she opted not to run for senate, not once but twice, to how long she plans on running for the position. Also, during the hour-long exclusive interview, Brett asks what her best days and worst days have been as Mayor over the last seven years.  The third segment has Brett asking Mayor Lyles about the rapid rise in crime by youngsters and what can be done to at least slow it down. It's a complete and in-depth interview that shows you a side of Mayor Lyles you may not have known.  Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking with Brett Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Thursday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!  Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about Knights new ownership Group Diamond Baseball Holdings and  owner Peter Freund as he commented on his group's purchase of the Charlotte Knights, highlighting the excitement about expanding their portfolio into Minor League Baseball. He emphasized their commitment to enhancing the fan experience at Truist Field and supporting the Charlotte community later in the show Brett talks about his Repour with Mayor Vi Lyles and the upcoming presidential Debate   Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's budget time — and with inflation, rising wages, and a desire to expand services, City Manager Marcus Jones says a tax hike is necessary. We'll go through the details with Jones and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles.

Tune in here to this Friday edition of Breaking with Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off with Joshua Eyer's wife, Ashley's emotional speech, along with the moving funeral of Joshua Eyer. Brett was able to get an interview from Mayor Vi Lyles and Congressman Dan Bishop on their feelings on the funeral and the impact on the community. Later in the show Brett discusses the Love and Life music festival to help end things with a positive note. He talks with Bob Durkin about the three day festival and what they want to do for the city of charlotte with this event.  Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking with Brett Jensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of the Brett Winterble Show!   Brett kicks off the program by talking about the California Highway Patrol in conjunction with LAPD squaring off with protestors at UCLA who were firing off fire extinguishers at the police. It took the police a little over an hour to breach the walls of the tent city and began arresting these pro-Hamas protestors. Many of the protestors were perp walked past the media, their masks were removed and they were all loaded onto buses to be transported to jail.  We're joined by Breaking Brett Jensen to talk about President Biden coming to Charlotte and what he has planned for his visit. Earlier today he met with the families of the four fallen officers alongside Police Chief Johnny Jennings and Mayor Vi Lyles.    Beth Troutman from Good Morning BT is also here for this Thursday's episode of Crossing the Streams. Brett and Beth talk about whether or not the protests will subside before the election and they compare the protests we're seeing today to more effective protests of the past. Beth also shares what she and Bo have coming up tomorrow on Good Morning BT!  Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the shooting in Charlotte today that began with law enforcement attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a felon, the situation quickly turned deadly as the suspect opened fire from his front yard. The suspect was shot by law enforcement, and when they approached the suspect gunfire erupted from within the home leaving seven officers shot, three U.S. Marshalls were killed, and one CMPD Officer is in critical condition. Later in the show he shares Police Chief Johnny Jennings and Mayor Vi Lyles comments on the situation from a press conference held this afternoon.  Take the time out of your day to thank the men and women in blue who risk their lives day in and day out to maintain law and order in our society.  Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an exclusie interview with WCNC Charlotte, Mayor Vi Lyles voices her concern about a 1-cent sales tax getting on the ballot come November. The proposed tax would help fund some of the city's major transit projects, including the Silver Line. Lyles says securing the funding quickly is essential for getting those projects complete on time. A Rowan County school is closed Friday after a strong thunderstorm ripped the roof off a building on campus. Richard DeVayne has the latest update on that, plus recaps the impacts felt across the Charlotte area from Thursday's storms, which took down trees and knocked out power for thousands of people in the metro. The click is ticking for people to file their income taxes, but what happens if you don't meet the April 15 deadline? Sarah French connects the dots on Tax Day and why the penalty can cost much more than you might expect. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles joins Mike Collins for her first visit of 2024. She'll talk about the budget, public safety, quality-of-life ordinances, the UDO and more.

Tune in here to a special election night edition of Breaking with Brett Jensen on WBT!  Coming to you from Mayor Vi Lyles' election headquarters, we start the program with an interview with Mark Harris, who has announced he's running for the 8th district seat in congress. Brett talks with Harris about his motivation for running + how Harris plans on addressing his baggage involving election fraud and how he thinks it will impact his campaign.  Brett then dives into Lyles' surprise endorsement of political new-come Will Russell instead of the incumbent Renee Johnson in the Democratic primary for City Council as well as the underwhelming turnout for voters in this primary election.  Also live from Lyles' headquarters at Armored Cow Brewing Brett discusses the location choice for the party + the 5th anniversary of Brett's first assignment for WBT as a reporter. We also take a look at a disappointing Week 1 performance for Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers after they lost to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming to you from Mayor Vi Lyles' election headquarters, we start Breaking with Brett Jensen with an interview with Mark Harris, who has announced he's running for the 8th district seat in congress. Brett talks with Harris about his motivation for running and what kind of leadership he can provide that he feels the state and country need + Harris address the baggage of election fraud his campaign with face as well as why he thinks his behavior during the scandal means he is still a trustworthy candidate.  He also shares how discussions with his son (who had to testify against him in his election fraud scandal) about running for office once again have gone.  Harris then explains why his life and experience make him a strong candidate for the congressional seat + explains how his convictions come into his political decision making as well as how his role as a pastor has impacted his political career and why he will continue preaching regardless of how the campaign goes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows is among those indicted in Georgia for racketeering. The No Labels party finds its way to state ballots. The North Carolina legislature overrides several key gubernatorial vetoes. And in a rare move, Mayor Vi Lyles endorses a candidate for Charlotte City Council. Those stories and more.

A fire at a private school causes millions of dollars in damages, the Supreme Court decides against North Carolina in a case involving the so-called independent state legislature theory, and Mayor VI Lyles says she's running for reelection.

Mayor Vi Lyles, City Councilmember Tariq Bokhari, and members of the SouthPark community will mark one week since the deadly SouthPark fire by honoring the victims and thanking first responders. During this week's SouthPark After Five concert, community leaders will lead a moment of silence in memory of Demonte Sherrill and Rueben Holmes, who tragically died in the fire. They will also acknowledge first responders from the Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and MEDIC. The recognition will spotlight the first 30 firefighters on the initial call, including: Stations 2, 12, 14, and 16; Rescue 10; Battalion Chiefs 1 and 5; and Deputy Chief Samuel Jones.

Mayor Vi Lyles, City Councilmember Tariq Bokhari, and members of the SouthPark community will mark one week since the deadly SouthPark fire by honoring the victims and thanking first responders.During this week's SouthPark After Five concert, community leaders will lead a moment of silence in memory of Demonte Sherrill and Rueben Holmes, who tragically died in the fire.They will also acknowledge first responders from the Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and MEDIC. The recognition will spotlight the first 30 firefighters on the initial call, including: Stations 2, 12, 14, and 16; Rescue 10; Battalion Chiefs 1 and 5; and Deputy Chief Samuel Jones.

On this edition of Mike and the Mayor ... Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and City Manager Marcus Jones talk about the newly proposed city budget, CATS, transparency and the latest on Eastland Mall redevelopment.

It's Mike Collins' monthly conversation with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. They'll talk about the recent revelation of a previously unknown LYNX derailment, taxes, the arts, crime and more.

Mike Collins is joined by Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles for their once-a-month conversation. She and City Council are busy setting the agenda, priorities and the budget for the year. They'll discuss all those topics as well as the possibility of changing the length of council and mayor terms to four years, and more.

For our monthly conversation with Mayor Lyles, we will discuss several recommendations to council involving CATS and the decision of CATS drivers to strike. Plus her thoughts on housing and jobs.

For this month's "Mike and the Mayor," we discuss the three newly approved city bonds, a potential underground bus station in uptown, updates on the Mayor's Racial Equity Initiative and more.

Early voting begins. Mecklenburg County leaders discuss a long-term approach to stopping violence called “The Way Forward.” The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization meets with state DOT officials about new I-77 toll lanes. Mayor Vi Lyles says Charlotte will learn from mistakes made in the hiring of an uncertified vendor. And, the Hornets start the season with a win despite an injured LaMelo Ball.

Our monthly conversation with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will cover topics such as the change in CATS leadership, crime stats and questions swirling around a questionable hiring decision. Mike Collins and the mayor discuss those stories and more.

Join Mike Collins for his monthly conversation with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles weeks into a new term with new committees on the council and updated goals in what will be a shortened term in office. They'll discuss that and more in the latest edition of "Mike and the Mayor" on Charlotte Talks.

It's our monthly conversation with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles fresh from her election victory to a third term in office. We get some post-election thoughts on her priorities for this new, but shortened, term.

Francene Marie interviewed Mayor Vi Alexander Lyles regarding running for her third term in 2022. In Charlotte we vote on Tuesday July 26th. To learn more click here.

Creating a Resilient Future for Charlotte with Mayor Vi Lyles Pt. 2 by Disaster Recovery Journal & Asfalis Advisors

Episode 114: Creating a Resilient Future for Charlotte with Mayor Vi Lyles Pt. 1 In this two-part series, Vanessa sits down with Mayor Vi Lyles to discuss how she is creating a resilient future for Charlotte, NC. Part I focuses heavily on the citizens that make up the community, and why it's so important to invest in them through community engagement, job creation, and racial equity. Sign up for our Four Corners newsletter for opportunities to connect, access to exclusive content, bonus interviews, and more at https://bit.ly/BRDFourCorners. Some key takeaways from this episode include: People are our biggest asset. It's very important to invest in communities by creating job opportunities for all education levels. The new medical school in Charlotte will create 10,000 new jobs, only 5,000 of which will require a college degree. Engagement is a huge component of resilient communities. Citizens need a way to provide feedback that's accessible and easy to contribute. It's not about getting any businesses to open in your community, it's about getting the right businesses to open in your community. There should be support and infrastructure for both large and small businesses to succeed. Communities need to invest in corridors of opportunity. That means supporting citizens who have contributed to the growth of a community who have not had an opportunity to benefit from that growth. Private sectors have an opportunity to support community resilience by providing things like computers to underserved groups within the community. Disaster Recovery Journal: Register for DRJ's weekly (Wednesday) webinar series: https://drj.com/webinars/up-coming/ Register for DRJ Fall 2022: The Evolution of Resilience: https://www.drj.com/fall2022 Asfalis Advisors: Visit our website here: https://www.asfalisadvisors.com Apply to be a guest on the podcast: https://www.asfalisadvisors.com/decoded/ Download the 5 Step Crisis Strategy: https://www.asfalisadvisors.com/services/ Connect with the podcast! Email us: podcast@drj.com Podcast website: https://drj.com/decoded/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BRDecoded LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/business-resilience-decoded/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNEIrqWlxuyDvkXB24h6Obw/videos Vanessa Mathews, host Vanessa Mathews is the founder and chief resilience officer of Asfalis Advisors, where they are focused on protecting the legacy of the leaders they serve through business resilience. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Mathews developed global crisis management and business continuity programs for government and private sector organizations to include Lowe's Companies, Gulfstream Aerospace, and the Department of Homeland Security. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-vaughn-mathews-mba-cbcp-70916b4b/ Book Mathews as a speaker: https://bit.ly/VanessaMathews Jon Seals, producer Jon Seals is the editor in chief at Disaster Recovery Journal, the leading magazine/event in business continuity. Seals is an award-winning journalist with a background in publication design, business media, content management, sports journalism, social media, and podcasting. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonseals/ Disaster Recovery Journal: https://drj.com/

On this week's episode of Flashpoint, Ben Thompson discusses the future of Uptown Charlotte with Mayor Vi Lyles. For much of the pandemic, Uptown was a ghost town. The vibrant foot traffic brought by the banks and other employers for decades evaporated overnight. In the last six months, companies have slowly brought back workers, but often on hybrid schedules.Restaurants, bars, and shops are reliant on the business brought by weekday workers, still not at 2019 levels."I don't think that you'd see it today. But will we see it at some point in the 2022-23 timeframe? I do believe that there's the opportunity to see it then," Lyles said.Lyles doesn't see an active role for the city to play in forcing the return of workers. Instead, she believes the free market will force the issue.  See the full interview on Flashpoint, only on WCNC Charlotte.Read more here: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/charlotte-mayor-vi-lyles-predicts-full-uptown-rebound-by-2023/275-7a585fa1-a8a5-47e2-a906-6f5d1f44d37c

On this week's episode of Flashpoint, Ben Thompson discusses the future of Uptown Charlotte with Mayor Vi Lyles. For much of the pandemic, Uptown was a ghost town. The vibrant foot traffic brought by the banks and other employers for decades evaporated overnight. In the last six months, companies have slowly brought back workers, but often on hybrid schedules. Restaurants, bars, and shops are reliant on the business brought by weekday workers, still not at 2019 levels. "I don't think that you'd see it today. But will we see it at some point in the 2022-23 timeframe? I do believe that there's the opportunity to see it then," Lyles said. Lyles doesn't see an active role for the city to play in forcing the return of workers. Instead, she believes the free market will force the issue.   See the full interview on Flashpoint, only on WCNC Charlotte. Read more here: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/charlotte-mayor-vi-lyles-predicts-full-uptown-rebound-by-2023/275-7a585fa1-a8a5-47e2-a906-6f5d1f44d37c

Four people were killed Wednesday in a shooting at a Tulsa medical building on a hospital campus, police said. Tulsa Police Department Deputy Chief Eric Dalgleish confirmed the number of dead and said the shooter also was dead, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.It was unclear what prompted the deadly assault. However, the unidentified gunman carried both a handgun and a rifle during the attack, Dalgleish said.“Officers are currently going through every room in the building checking for additional threats,” police said in a Facebook post just before 6 p.m. “We know there are multiple injuries, and potentially multiple casualties.”Police responded to the call three minutes after dispatchers received the report and made contact with the gunman one minute later, Dalgleish said.Police Capt. Richard Meulenberg also said multiple people were wounded and that the medical complex was a “catastrophic scene.”Police and hospital officials said they were not ready to identify the dead.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/multiple-people-shot-at-medical-building-in-tulsa/507-4fab7980-9a07-4941-88c5-8d2fba60d94fUp to 200 people could be forced to find a new place to live as a west Charlotte motel is slated to close by the end of the month.During Tuesday evening's City Council meeting, Mayor Vi Lyles noted she received a letter dated May 26 alerting her to the closure of Southern Comfort Inn. The extended-stay motel is set to shut down on June 30 according to Lyles, and it has provided low-price rent for residents there.Lyles said the city government is making outreach to see what can be done. WCNC Charlotte has reached out to the City of Charlotte for more information.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/affordable-housing-crisis/charlotte-extended-stay-motel-closing-local-life/275-b0e5fd63-9f84-4981-a6a9-2459bbcab72eWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Four people were killed Wednesday in a shooting at a Tulsa medical building on a hospital campus, police said.  Tulsa Police Department Deputy Chief Eric Dalgleish confirmed the number of dead and said the shooter also was dead, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It was unclear what prompted the deadly assault. However, the unidentified gunman carried both a handgun and a rifle during the attack, Dalgleish said. “Officers are currently going through every room in the building checking for additional threats,” police said in a Facebook post just before 6 p.m. “We know there are multiple injuries, and potentially multiple casualties.” Police responded to the call three minutes after dispatchers received the report and made contact with the gunman one minute later, Dalgleish said. Police Capt. Richard Meulenberg also said multiple people were wounded and that the medical complex was a “catastrophic scene.” Police and hospital officials said they were not ready to identify the dead. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/multiple-people-shot-at-medical-building-in-tulsa/507-4fab7980-9a07-4941-88c5-8d2fba60d94f Up to 200 people could be forced to find a new place to live as a west Charlotte motel is slated to close by the end of the month. During Tuesday evening's City Council meeting, Mayor Vi Lyles noted she received a letter dated May 26 alerting her to the closure of Southern Comfort Inn. The extended-stay motel is set to shut down on June 30 according to Lyles, and it has provided low-price rent for residents there. Lyles said the city government is making outreach to see what can be done. WCNC Charlotte has reached out to the City of Charlotte for more information. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/affordable-housing-crisis/charlotte-extended-stay-motel-closing-local-life/275-b0e5fd63-9f84-4981-a6a9-2459bbcab72e Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Charlotte's latest city budget proposal was just released. It contains a lot of goodies but no tax increase. Mayor Vi Lyles and City Manager Marcus Jones will join us to go through the most important line items up for discussion.

Charlotte's latest city budget proposal was just released. It contains a lot of goodies but no tax increase. Mayor Vi Lyles and City Manager Marcus Jones will join us to go through the most important line items up for discussion.

Mike Collins is joined by Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to talk about the many things on her plate and that of City Council including slowing drivers down, term lengths, rezoning, redistricting and more.

"Was the juice worth the squeeze?" is the question Pete Kaliner asks Mayor Vi Lyles in Hour 1 of the show after it appears like the Mayor is now trying to backtrack from her initial push for her "Racial Equality Initiative" using COVID emergency funds.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics include: Legislative priorities, education, rural broadband and Charlotte's new racial equity initiative Panelists: Anna Beavon Gravely, Executive Director, NCFREE Antjuan Seawright, Founder, CEO, Blueprint Strategy

Our guest today has a big goal - she's setting a new standard for American cities when it comes to achieving racial equity, social justice, economic opportunity, employment, and mobility.Vi Lyles is the Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina - one of the top five fastest-growing large cities in the US (and home to Red Ventures!). In 2021, her Racial Equity Initiative made headlines as a first-of-its-kind partnership bringing together the public sector and members of the private sector (including Ric!) to build a more equitable future for all.In this episode, Mayor Lyles shares what progress means to her as a public leader ; her experience becoming the first Black woman elected Mayor of Charlotte after growing up in the segregated South ; and why creating opportunity for others is her ultimate definition of success. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We hear Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles' thoughts on the events of the year and some recent challenges as well.

In the first hour of the show, Pete recaps the Charlotte City Council meeting from Monday night about the allocation of COVID-19 Rescue Plan funds from the government and Mayor Vi Lyles' attempt to take credit for her own economic relief in the Queen City.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Congressman (NC-13) Ted Budd - also 2022 Senate Candidate - joins Pete to talk about the misuse of COVID-19 Pandemic relief money in Charlotte by Mayor Vi Lyles.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour of the program, Pete checks in on the Waukesha Police Department press conference about the suspect in the parade incident as well as replays Bo Thompson's interview with City Councilman Tariq Bokhari about his concerns about Mayor Vi Lyles and the city misusing COVID-19 relief money for other purposes.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Collins and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles catch up on all things Charlotte in their monthly discussion on Charlotte Talks. The two are scheduled to talk about new election maps, the racial equity initiative, funding for transit expansion and the proposed innovation district.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and CLT Alliance President and CEO Janet LaBar host a discussion on racial equity and the importance of advancing Black and brown leaders. Hear from Mayor Lyles about how businesses can improve diversity in the workplace and how young professionals of color can advance their careers. This podcast was created from content during the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Leadership Retreat on Oct. 7, 2021. 

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles stops in for her monthly visit with Charlotte Talks to catch up on all things Charlotte, including the Unified Development Ordinance, Charlotte redistricting, our new nondiscrimination ordinance and more.

Mayor Vi Lyles follows up the new LGBTQ protections ordinance after it was approved Monday night, as well as her recent comments about mask mandates and the Alternatives to Violence interrupter program.

In this episode, Mayor Vi Lyles has an open discussion with local small retail business owner, Troy Robinson, Sr. of Troy Allen Clothier, and co-owner Christy Pope of CLT Find. They share the challenges of entrepreneurship through the pandemic, the importance of building personalized experiences for their customers, and their hopes for the future.

Mayor Vi Lyles follows up on what happens next with the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan since it was passed by City Council. We'll also talk about an entertainment district in the uptown area and transit.

This week's guest is Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles! During the interview, Ben Thompson asks Mayor Lyles about controversial votes the city council has made over the past month, including the 2040 future plan and the decision to postpone all city elections until 2022. And speaking of those elections, will Mayor Lyles seek a third term in office? She seems open to the idea but no matter how hard Ben tries, she isn't ready to commit just yet! STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/charlotte-mayor-vi-lyles-re-election-plans-flashpoint/275-5329ca40-b5fc-4ca3-8939-eefd50a4d9ae In our third segment, Michelle Boudin joins the program to discuss her report this week on the rise of co-working spaces in Charlotte. Even after the pandemic, people are returning to these spaces but businesses are finding a new way to be profitable and give remote workers a new space that isn't their home. STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/coworking-spaces-comeback-covid-19-pandemic/275-a05d5e87-56e6-4843-89e3-7a10aa5d804e

In this episode, Mayor Vi Lyles has an open discussion with local small retail business owner, Troy Robinson, Sr. of Troy Allen Clothier, and co-owner Christy Pope of CLT Find. They share the challenges of entrepreneurship through the pandemic, the importance of building personalized experiences for their customers, and their hopes for the future.

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.

Mayor Vi Lyles shares her thoughts on the City Council impasse on the 2040 plan, the ad hoc committee to explore new ways to fund the arts, and we get her reaction to delaying city elections by a year because of delays with census data.

Mayor Vi Lyles starts the year presiding over a very busy Charlotte City Council faced with questions involving not only the city but council, itself. We’ll go through all that and get her reaction to what happened last week in Washington, D.C.

Last summer, Mayor Vi Lyles formed the Legacy Commission, a group that was tasked with studying street names and monuments in Charlotte that honor Confederate soldiers, slaveholders and segregationists.

Mayor Vi Lyles shares her thoughts on recent Charlotte City Council decisions, including Eastland Mall redevelopment, the reopening of South Tryon at the Black Lives Matter mural, and much more.

Mayor Vi Lyles talks about her ideas to take a comprehensive approach to violent crime as Charlotte's homicide count climbs. We also talk about affordable housing and the election and Charlotte’s response to the pandemic.

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 Mayor Vi Lyles talks about the city’s business recovery plans, the economic impact of Panthers games witih no fans in the stands and body camera footage from a June 2 clash when police used tear gas on protesters.

Cheris Hodges joins us to talk about her open letter to Mayor Vi Lyles. We also talk about the NFL hypocrisy, Drew Brees, MJ's donations, and CPI. Get some ice cream and hang out with us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-construction10/support

"When I think about Black women, we're not allowed to stumble," says Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. But she also recognizes the strength it takes to be Black in America, and she sees that in Senator Kamala Harris, making her that much more hopeful for a Biden/Harris victory in November. She joins the show to discuss the Democratic Convention, for which she is acting as a surrogate for the Biden/Harris campaign, and also shares some interesting in information on the RNC, happening in her city next week.Executive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Brittany TempleDistributor: DCP EntertainmentFor additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Mayor Vi Lyles talks to Mike Collins about the impending Republican Convention, troubles on City Council among some members, including accusations about ethics, and more troubles with the Hawthorne Street bridge.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles joins us talks about the police response to recent protests, her business recovery program in the shadow of COVID-19 and where things stand with the Republican National Convention.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Mayor Vi Lyles talks about plans to help small businesses recover and City Manager Marcus Jones shares details of the proposed city budget, which takes into account the economic downturn.

On March 25, 2020, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles answered questions from local media about the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County's response to the COVID-19 pandemic

This week we're everything Salute Her Charlotte honoring warriors Bree Newsome Bass who ripped down the Confederate flag in south Carolina and Mayor Vi Lyles the first black female mayor of Charlotte.  Meet women like North Carolina's first black female Black Hawk pilot and the first black woman to own a NASCAR team.   Dallas you're up next on the Salute Her Tour November 15th where we'll honor Erica Campbell of Mary Mary and more!  #SaluteHer19 #saluteHer2019  #stepintoyourpower   Pictured: Left to right:  Bree Newsome Bass, Melissa Harville-Lebron,  Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera, YoYo, Mayor Vi Lyles, Loni Love, Amani Council, Juliette Wilson,  Capt. Lindsey Jefferies

The mayor of the Carolinas largest metro shares her idea of community priorities and is joined by Statesville Chamber boss David Bradley and Winthrop University Political Science professor, Dr. Karen Kderowski.

This week City Councilmen Larken Egleston and Tariq Bokhari unveil their 2018 primary endorsement, discuss some rezoning hot topics, and are joined by Mayor Vi Lyles where they discuss affordable housing as we approach the end of the budget cycle. The post R&D in the QC w/ Tariq and Larken – Episode 015 – Primary Endorsements; Mayor Lyles appeared first on PFM Hero.

The first African-American female mayor of Charlotte, NC – Vi Lyles – talks to Cory Booker about local government, black women in politics, and when to be a "critical friend."

The first African-American female mayor of Charlotte, NC – Vi Lyles – talks to Cory Booker about local government, black women in politics, and when to be a "critical friend."

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston talk in this week’s special City Council Retreat Edition from Durham NC with Mayor Vi Lyles, as well as discuss a wide variety of items covered during the 3 day period. The post R&D in the QC w/ Tariq and Larken – Episode 005 appeared first on PFM Hero.

Vi Lyles sits down with Around The Crown in one of her first interviews as Mayor of Charlotte. Hear her outlook on working with a new City Council and learn what she hopes to accomplish in her first 100 days.