Local Government Affairs

REBIC – City Of Charlotte Holds Annual Strategy Meeting From REBIC – 3/17/26 On March 2nd and 3rd, the Charlotte City Council held its 2026 Annual Strategy Meeting at the Ballantyne Hotel. As the event closed, councilmembers expressed a renewed focus on trust, transparency, and execution, as they and senior staff outlined priorities for public safety,…

REBIC – Gaston Association of Realtors® Holds Productive Lunch with Senior Planners From REBIC – 3/10/26   Yesterday the Gaston Association of Realtors® held their quarterly luncheon with Senior Planners from the various municipalities within Gaston County. This regular gathering offers an opportunity for staff and real estate professionals to exchange ideas, discuss common pain…

REBIC – Mecklenburg County Seeks Applicants to Fill Critical Advisory Board Vacancies From REBIC – 3/10/26   The County Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications for the following advisory boards and commissions: Board of Equalization and Review (6) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee (5) Women’s Advisory Board (6) Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (7) Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee (23) Adult Care…

REBIC – A Good News Report From Statesville as Council-Member At-Large Attends NAHB’s “America’s Housing Comeback.” From REBIC – 3/3/26 A message from Statesville Council-member At Large James Pressly: “One of the biggest issues relevant to REBIC members working in the Statesville market is that the city is working hard on updating its Unified Development…

I-485 interchange named after Ned Curran From NCDOT Left: Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, N.C. Board of Transportation At-Large Member Stephen Rosenburgh. Right: Matthews Mayor John Higdon and Matthews Commissioner Jennefer Garrity.​​ Recently, the N.C. Department of Transportation joined local officials to unveil signs honoring Edward “Ned” Curran, a commercial real estate developer and accountant who…

REBIC – Thanks for the Feedback on Project Pain Points, Please Keep it Coming The invisible workings of advocacy are things we do not frequently discuss. Yes, there are a great many stories of cooperation and public/private wins, but there are also the recurring frustrations brought on by broken systems that adversely affect those in…