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 "city": "Charlotte",
 "state": "NC",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/charlottenc/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to weigh changes to public hearing and decorum rules",
   "summary": "The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will discuss two policy referrals from the Mayor: whether to change how public hearings and related ordinances are conducted at the same council meeting, and what guiding principles could strengthen Council rules of decorum. The committee will also receive an informational update on federal and state legislative activities. No final decisions are expected; the committee will provide discussion and feedback.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2037&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "City Council Zoning Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on 6 consent rezoning petitions and hear 16 more",
   "summary": "The Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting will consider multiple rezoning petitions. Six items are on the consent agenda, which may be approved in one motion unless pulled by a council member. The council will also hold public hearings on 16 other rezoning requests, including several where staff does not recommend approval. Three petitions are requesting deferrals to September 21, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/8/1965_A_City_Council_Zoning_Meeting_26-08-17_Zoning_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1965&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Housing Council Committee",
   "headline": "Housing Committee to finalize affordable housing funding policy changes",
   "summary": "The Housing Council Committee is discussing final recommendations to enhance the Affordable Housing Funding Policy, focusing on integrating affordable housing investments with Mobility Plan goals to mitigate displacement. The committee will provide guidance to staff, with possible action.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/8/2034_A_Housing_Council_Committee_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2034&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "City Council Business Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $425M bond referendum for transportation, housing, neighborhoods",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on bond orders for a $425 million General Obligation Bond Referendum set for November 3, 2026, including $280 million for transportation, $125 million for housing, and $20 million for neighborhood improvements. The council will also consider revisions to the Youth Protection Ordinance and Parking on Sidewalk Ordinance, a $3.745 million land purchase for a new CMPD Northeast Division station, and up to $110 million in storm water construction period financing. Additionally, the council will receive public comment on amendments to the Charlotte Streets Map and Streets Manual, including reclassification of Woody Point Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/8/1964_A_City_Council_Business_Meeting_26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1964&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Zoning Committee Work Session",
   "headline": "Zoning Committee reviews 13 petitions",
   "summary": "The Charlotte Zoning Committee is holding a work session to discuss 13 rezoning petitions. The petitions cover various locations across Charlotte, with proposed changes to zoning designations and uses. Staff recommendations are provided for each petition. The committee will review and discuss these petitions, but no final decisions are expected at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/8/2023_A_Zoning_Committee_Work_Session_26-08-04_Zoning_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2023&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on aligning city ordinances regarding sidewalk parking",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss and vote on changes to Chapter 14 of the city ordinance to resolve conflicting language regarding sidewalk parking. Members will also receive information on the scoring process for discretionary financial partners and discuss a future workplan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/8/2030_A_Budget%2C_Governance%2C_and_Intergovernmental_Relations_Council_Committee_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2030&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Housing Council Committee",
   "headline": "Committee discusses air conditioning requirements and affordable housing policy",
   "summary": "The Housing Council Committee will discuss potential changes to the Minimum Housing Code regarding air conditioning requirements. Members will also review recommended updates to the Affordable Housing Funding Policy to better align with the city's Mobility Plan and mitigate displacement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/8/2031_A_Housing_Council_Committee_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2031&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Safety Council Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss vehicle noise and e-bike safety",
   "summary": "The Safety Council Committee will discuss recommendations to mitigate noise disturbances from motor vehicles and public safety issues regarding e-bikes. The committee will also receive a briefing on a Department of Justice funding opportunity for crime reduction.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/8/2032_A_Safety_Council_Committee_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2032&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee ",
   "headline": "Committee to receive updates on data centers and I-77 South Express Lanes",
   "summary": "The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will receive informational updates from staff. Discussions include data center research, state policy actions regarding I-77 South, and a UNC Charlotte transportation modeling study.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/8/2033_A_Transportation%2C_Planning%2C_and_Development_Council_Committee__26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2033&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on hospitality funding",
   "summary": "The Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee will meet to vote on hospitality funds. Staff will also provide updates on contracting, procurement, and upcoming August economic development events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/8/2024_A_Economic_Development_and_Workforce_Council_Committee_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2024&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Safety Council Committee",
   "headline": "Safety Council to discuss Youth Protection Ordinance changes",
   "summary": "The Safety Council Committee will receive recommendations to modify the Youth Protection ordinance. Staff from the City Attorney's Office and CMPD will present the proposals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/7/2029_A_Safety_Council_Committee_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2029&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "City Council Business Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to appoint new mayor after Lyles' resignation effective June 30",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote to appoint a new mayor following Mayor Vi Lyles' resignation. They will also hold public hearings on historic landmark designations for Dilworth Methodist Church South and the Foard House, and on the voluntary annexation of Northway Woods Phase 1 for 73 single-family homes. Additionally, they will consider a pilot red-light camera program to reduce collisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/6/1936_A_City_Council_Business_Meeting_26-06-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1936&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council holds special meeting for mayoral candidate interviews",
   "summary": "The City Council is convening a special meeting to conduct formal interviews with candidates running for Mayor. The session may include a closed session as necessary.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/6/2026_A_City_Council_Special_Meeting_26-06-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2026&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "City Council Zoning Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers 8 consent rezoning petitions and 9 public hearings",
   "summary": "The Charlotte City Council Zoning Committee will vote on eight consent rezoning petitions with staff approval, hear nine public hearings including several with staff opposition, and decide on two deferrals and one contested petition recommended for denial. All items involve changes to zoning designations across multiple council districts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/6/1995_A_City_Council_Zoning_Meeting_26-06-15_Zoning_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1995&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council holds forum for interim mayor candidates",
   "summary": "The Charlotte City Council is holding a special meeting to host a forum for candidates vying for interim mayor. The council will hear introductions and candidate presentations before adjourning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/6/2025_A_City_Council_Special_Meeting_26-06-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2025&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council Business Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council considers FY 2027 budget, transit updates, and business grants.",
   "summary": "The Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, which includes a property tax increase for public safety. They will also discuss red light camera pilots and transit agreements, while considering major investment grants for Averitt Express and The Capital Group.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/6/1935_A_City_Council_Business_Meeting_26-06-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1935&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Zoning Committee Work Session",
   "headline": "Zoning committee to consider rare staff denial for 7.89-acre rezoning",
   "summary": "The Charlotte Zoning Committee will hold a work session to discuss 14 rezoning petitions and 2 innovative requests. Most items have staff recommendations of approval, but one petition (2025-133) is recommended for denial. The committee may vote on these items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/6/1993_A_Zoning_Committee_Work_Session_26-06-02_Zoning_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1993&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Safety Council Committee",
   "headline": "Committee discusses street vending, nuisance properties, and vehicle noise",
   "summary": "The Safety Council Committee will review city-wide policy updates regarding street vendor regulations and nuisance property enforcement. Members will also discuss legal strategies and the potential use of noise cameras to combat loud motor vehicles.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/6/2020_A_Safety_Council_Committee_26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2020&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "City Council Budget Workshop ",
   "headline": "Charlotte Council to vote on preparing FY2027 budget ordinance",
   "summary": "The Charlotte City Council is holding a budget workshop to consider adjustments from a previous meeting and discuss the FY2027 budget. A motion will be considered to direct the City Manager to prepare the necessary documents and resolutions for the FY2027 Budget Ordinance. A closed session may also be held.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/6/1960_A_City_Council_Budget_Workshop__26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1960&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee ",
   "headline": "MPTA interlocal agreement legal review and updates discussed",
   "summary": "This Transportation, Planning, and Development Committee meeting receives informational updates on the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA), including a legal review of the primary interlocal agreement and a council workgroup report. Staff also present next steps on data centers. No voting items are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/6/2022_A_Transportation%2C_Planning%2C_and_Development_Council_Committee__26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2022&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on nominating Opportunity Zone tracts",
   "summary": "The committee will hear a staff overview of the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 initiative and vote on authorizing nominations of recommended tracts to state and federal officials. They will also receive an informational update on hospitality funding and a recap of small business month events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/6/1958_A_Economic_Development_and_Workforce_Council_Committee_26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1958&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Housing Council Committee",
   "headline": "Housing committee reviews policy to align affordable housing with mobility plan",
   "summary": "The committee will review and discuss enhancements to the Affordable Housing Funding Policy to integrate with the Mobility Plan and mitigate displacement pressures. They will also evaluate the Public Development Model as an innovative approach to affordable housing and consider next steps.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/6/2018_A_Housing_Council_Committee_26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2018&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council Business Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider temporary moratorium on new data centers",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on several items, including a proposed 150-day moratorium on accepting applications for new telecommunications and data storage facilities (data centers). Other hearings cover closing a portion of Winona and Penman streets for a passenger rail facility, and voluntary annexations for a 3.6-acre commercial site and a 42-acre multi-family development. The meeting also includes consent agenda items and a proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/5/1934_A_City_Council_Business_Meeting_26-05-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1934&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "City Council Zoning Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on 39-acre rezoning near airport despite staff opposition",
   "summary": "The Charlotte City Council Zoning Committee will vote on several rezoning petitions, including a controversial 39-acre commercial rezoning near Charlotte Douglas Airport that staff opposes. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with five uncontested rezonings and public hearings for over a dozen other petitions, including a 41-acre hospital expansion and a site plan amendment for the Charlotte Hornets.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/5/1961_A_City_Council_Zoning_Meeting_26-05-18_Zoning_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1961&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "City Council Budget Workshop ",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss FY 2027 budget adjustments",
   "summary": "The Charlotte City Council will discuss potential adjustments to the proposed FY 2027 budget. Council members may propose amendments; items receiving five or more votes will be considered at a June 1 straw vote meeting. The council also will review next steps leading to budget adoption on June 8.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/5/1962_A_City_Council_Budget_Workshop__26-05-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1962&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council discusses I-77 South Express Lanes project",
   "summary": "This is a special City Council meeting focused on the I-77 South Express Lanes Project. The council may also hold a closed session. No other business is on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://charlottenc.legistar1.com/charlottenc/meetings/2026/5/2017_A_City_Council_Special_Meeting_26-05-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://charlottenc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2017&GID=536&G=BE036CCA-47DC-4396-B00E-55A8D4A8D752"
  }
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