Local Government Affairs
Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority
Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority What is the MPTA? The newly established Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) is charged with expanding and modernizing the region’s transit infrastructure, improving connectivity, and increasing mobility options for residents and visitors across Mecklenburg County. The MPTA will be responsible for implementing the approved 2055 Transit System Plan, including bus, rail,…
Read MoreREBIC – Your Primary Candidates Revealed. March Voting will Matter
REBIC – Your Primary Candidates Revealed. March Voting will Matter From REBIC – January 13, 2026 Don’t get comfortable. The days are whizzing by and now that all primary candidates have filed for office, it’s time to dig in and learn. Here is a list of competitive primary races in our area for you to…
Read MoreREBIC – Charlotte Development Center Leader Details Process to Ease Pain Points
REBIC – Charlotte Development Center Leader Details Process to Ease Pain Points From REBIC – January 13, 2026 January’s first LDC Luncheon (HBAGC’s Land Development Council) was packed with industry members all clamoring to watch and listen to an informative and valuable session given by Shannon Frye, Director of Charlotte Development Services. Her comprehensive overview helped clarify…
Read MoreNAIOP Charlotte Notches Major Local Advocacy Win on Transportation
NAIOP Charlotte Notches Major Local Advocacy Win on Transportation By Jack Hargrove for Market Share Blog | January 7, 2026 While federal and state politics often grab headlines, local politics at the county and municipal levels can greatly affect commercial real estate and daily life. As a result, active advocacy efforts at the local level…
Read MoreREBIC – Charlotte City Council Revamps Committees
REBIC – Charlotte City Council Revamps Committees From REBIC – January 6, 2026 There are several items to report on today. The Charlotte City Council Committees met yesterday for the first time in 2026 and there have been a few changes worth noting. Along with the addition of several new council members, the Safety Committee…
Read MoreREBIC – An Invitation to Attend Charlotte UDO Text Amendment Information Sessions
REBIC – An Invitation to Attend Charlotte UDO Text Amendment Information Sessions From REBIC Join the City of Charlotte UDO Community update session on January 6 at noon or January 8 at 6:00 pm for a proposed maintenance text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Text Amendment #2025-118 revises the UDO to improve clarity, graphics, and standards related…
Read MoreCharlotte UDO Text Amendment Information Sessions
Charlotte UDO Text Amendment Information Sessions Join us on January 6 at noon or January 8 at 6:00 pm for a virtual information session on a proposed maintenance text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Text Amendment #2025-118 revises the UDO to improve clarity, graphics, and standards related to land use, general development, and administrative processes (among others). Revisions…
Read MoreMetropolitan Public Transit Authority Board Now in Place (Just Need Governor’s Appointee)
Metropolitan Public Transit Authority Board Now in Place (Just Need Governor’s Appointee) Details taken from the Charlotte Observer. The Metropolitan Public Transit Authority (MPTA) board is now mostly in place. As of Friday morning, only Governor Josh Stein had yet to make his pick for the Authority. The 27-member MPTA establishment process began following the…
Read MoreCity of Charlotte Releases 3rd Annual 2040 Plan Report
City of Charlotte Releases 3rd Annual 2040 Plan Report The City of Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department released its 3rd Annual Charlotte Future 2040 Annual Report. The annual report tracks the progress and efforts toward implementing the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan within Calendar Year 2024. The report is organized into the following sections: Charlotte Fast Facts…
Read MoreNew Charlotte City Council Meets to Conduct First Business in New Term
New Charlotte City Council Meets to Conduct First Business in New Term From REBIC | December 9, 2025 Last night I attended the first regular meeting of the new Charlotte City Council. Â While the meeting agenda was relatively short, the Public Forum presented an opportunity to for me to address the newly seated Council and…
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