Local Government Affairs

2026 NC Primaries Candidate Filing Open Monday Dec 1 – Friday Dec 19. From REBIC – 12/2/25 Statewide candidate filing for the 2026 primary election began at noon on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, and ends at noon on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. The withdrawal deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Candidates file at the appropriate county…

Charlotte City Council Makes Remaining Appointments to Transportation Authority, Mecklenburg County Up Next From REBIC Last night the Charlotte City Council voted to approve this resolution to add its final three members to the Metropolitan Public Transit Authority (MPTA). Charlotte’s final list is as follows: Frank Emory David Howard Todd Collins Jocelyn Jones-Nalley Wyatt Dixon Lucia Zapata-Griffith…

Charlotte City Council Adopts “Some” 2040 Community Area Plans From REBIC For nearly 3 years the Charlotte City Council has been focusing on efforts to gather and codify information to be used to inform the important Charlotte 2040 Plan. REBIC has solicited feedback from our members on several occasions in the hopes that this document…

Meck County Clerk’s Office Accepting Applications for Storm Water Advisory Committee. The Mecklenburg County Clerk’s Office is encouraging residents to apply to serve on the Storm Water Advisory Committee (SWAC). Committee members are charged with reviewing and recommending storm water management policies, policy changes, long-range plans, and their budgetary and rate impacts. In addition, participants…

Iredell EDC Discusses Recent Project Development And Data Centers At Their Second Development Council From REBIC On October 28, Iredell EDC once again convened their Development Council at the Statesville Country Club. | The Development Council was recently created to provide local developers, contractors, and industry partners with a forum to share insights and exchange…

Yes Vote on Transportation Funding Carries the Day! From REBIC The clear winners last Tuesday were the current (and future) residents of Mecklenburg County when they voted 52% to 48% to approve a one-cent sales tax increase that will fund future transportation and infrastructure projects. The measure also includes a provision that creates a Transit…

Grab Our Multi-County REBIC Voter Guide and Go Vote!   From REBIC It’s finally here! Today is Election Day! This year we’ve improved the layout and readability of our Voter Guide making it much easier to use and refer to. Please pass on to your friends, colleagues, and influential platforms. Download, read, share, and VOTE! For additional information about where to…