On Thursday, June 6, the City of Charlotte hosted Tom Perez, Senior Advisor to President Biden and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. During his visit, Perez met with Mayor Vi Lyles to discuss Charlotte's investment in affordable housing and the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP), which aims to increase access to electric vehicles and reduce adoption barriers, particularly in the Corridors of Opportunity.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) published an op-ed reflecting on D-Day and the importance of recommitting to preserving alliances and combatting authoritarianism in today's world.
Spring 2024 marks the five-year anniversary of the Urban Design Center’s Placemaking Grant Program and Creative Pool. For half a decade, the UDC has played a pivotal role in transforming Charlotte into a more vibrant city by offering opportunities to local artists, encouraging grant applications, funding projects that preserve the city's identity, and emphasizing the public benefits derived from placemaking initiatives.
Senator Thom Tillis, alongside nine of his Republican Senate colleagues, recently introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act. This legislation aims to increase access and availability of over-the-counter contraception.
The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution introduced by Senator Tillis to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The resolution expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Allied troops responsible for carrying out the operation, which was pivotal in securing victory in Europe during World War II.
The City of Charlotte announced today a partnership with TPMA, a national workforce and economic development consulting firm, to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the local small business ecosystem. This initiative is part of the city's strategic plan to better understand challenges affecting local entrepreneurs.
Charlotte City Council is considering allocating funds to renovate and update Bank of America Stadium. The council is also contemplating extending the lease of Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE), which owns the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC, and operates the stadium, including hosting concerts and other large-scale events.