The White House just announced that President Donald Trump will be making an additional Charlotte-area stop on Friday to sign a new executive order.
Last Friday, we broke the news that President Trump will be holding a private fundraiser at his own golf course on Lake Norman for North Carolina congressional candidate Mark Harris (9th district – Republican) and U.S. Representative Ted Bud (13th district – Republican) on Friday, August 31st.
According to the White House, at around 2:00 pm Friday afternoon, President Trump will also stop at Central Piedmont Community College’s Harris Conference Center in the Elizabeth Neighborhood, where he’ll deliver remarks and sign an executive order titled “strengthening retirement security in America.”
A spokesperson noted that the order is part of a policy “to promote programs that enhance retirement security and expand access to workplace retirement savings plans for American workers.”
The president will be joined by Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta and Linda McMahon, administrator of the Small Business Administration.
The president’s visit is expected to cause massive traffic delays as he arrives at the Charlotte Douglas Airport, travels to CPCC, then up to Lake Norman via I-77 North, and back down to Charlotte Douglas in the evening.
If you live or work anywhere near the Billy Graham Parkway, Uptown, or along the I-77 corridor between exits 6 and 35, it may be best to work from home or take the day off, as all streets along the President’s motorcade route will be shut down at various times throughout the day.
UPDATE: 8/29/2018 11:30am
The North Carolina Republican Party has just announced that the event location has been changed from the Trump National Golf Course on Lake Norman to the Carmel Country Club in Charlotte.
Tickets are now available, ranging in price from $1,000 to $25,000.
When making a long-distance move, some renters search for jobs in multiple cities before moving (job-first movers), while others pick the city in which to live and then find a job (location-first movers). In a new report, Apartment List surveyed over 20,000 Apartment List users to better understand the motivation behind long-distance moves.
Nationwide, 46.5 percent of those who moved to a new metro were job-first movers, but this share varies significantly by education, with college-educated renters more likely to be job-first movers. The metros with the most location-first movers tend to be more affordable, fast-growing Sunbelt metros, while those with the largest share of job-first movers are tech hubs with high housing costs.
They also found that:
63.9% of Charlotte metro renters are location-first movers, choosing to move to Charlotte prior to searching for a job.
57.6% of Charlotte renters are planning to settle down in the area long-term. Compared to the national average, more Charlotte renters plan on settling down in their current metro.
Renters in more affordable metros are more likely to plan on settling down in their current metros. Of renters surveyed living in lower rent metros, 42.4% plan on settling down in their current metro, compared to 34.3% of renters in more expensive metros.
Charlotte was also found to be the 5th best location-first city for movers, behind San Diego, Portland, Phoenix, and Las Vegas;
What was your initial reason for moving to Charlotte?
Modern education, health and economic systems require digital technology, Gov. Cooper saidWednesday at the North Carolina Digital Government Summit. However, hundreds of thousands of people in rural North Carolina are being left behind because they lack access to reliable high-speed broadband service.
The North Carolina Digital Government Summit is a two-day meeting of public and private sector leaders to address current issues in government IT. The North Carolina Department of Information Technology is a partner in the annual event.
Gov. Cooper told the audience of more than 400 people that students without internet access at home risk falling behind their peers and that small businesses, farms and manufacturers without service are unable to market their products as effectively as others in the global economy. Better broadband service can also support telemedicine efforts and save rural patients from having to make long commutes for care.
Cooper said he appreciated the hard work in the public and private sectors toward increasing broadband accessibilityand improving cybersecurity.
“I can’t think of a more exciting time for you to be doing what you’re doing. I can’t think of a more overwhelming time for you to be doing what you’re doing,” Cooper said.
For the past two years, Gov. Cooper has proposed $20 million in annual spending to improve internet access for underserved communities. The General Assembly ultimately allocated half that amount this fiscal year for broadband expansion, but the governor pledged to continue working to increase funding for the initiative.
“He understands that broadband increases educational opportunities, strengthens our workforce, and improves our economy,” said Eric Boyette, Secretary of NCDIT and State CIO.
Gov. Cooper also reminded the audience of the importance of cybersecurity after attacks earlier this year on government systems in Mecklenburg and Pasquotank counties. North Carolina is one of just four states recently selected by the National Governors Association to participate in a policy academy focused on improving state cybersecurity. DIT Secretary Eric Boyette will help direct the program.
“We have to remain vigilant about cybersecurity,” Cooper said. “It’s one of the things that keeps leaders up at night.”
This year’s Digital Government Summit features discussions of customer experience, artificial intelligence, and innovation, among several other topics. The conference concludes Thursday.
Discover how easy it is to get around Charlotte without driving at Sustain Charlotte’s fourth annual Biketoberfest presented by The Charlotte Knights happening Sunday, October 14. This unique event will take you along a bike route with stops at fun destinations along the way and will culminate with an after-party at Triple C Brewing Co. We are even partnering with the Charlotte Department of Transportation to create a one-day pilot protected bike lane on 6th Street. There will also be a shorter, more family-friendly route, so bring the kids! As you make your stops, collect stamps on your official Biketoberfest passport. The stamps will be entered in a raffle for prizes! The more destinations you visit, the more chances you’ll have to win.
Sustain Charlotte started this event in 2015 as a fun way to promote biking for transportation to Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents. Last year almost 600 people attended and we had 100 volunteers! Not only does bicycling for transportation promote a healthier lifestyle, but it also reduces transportation costs as well as air pollution and carbon emissions.
WHEN: Sunday, October 14 from 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Rain date will be Saturday, October 27.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Event check in at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. (3000 S. Tryon St.) 12:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Explore the city by bike 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. – After-party at Triple C Brewing Co. (2900 Griffith St.)
WHY: To have fun getting around the city by bike, and to support Sustain Charlotte as your community advocate for biking in the Charlotte metro area.
ROUTE: The route will be a loop that starts at Lenny Boy Brewing and goes down South Blvd. into Uptown and back up South Blvd. to Triple C Brewing Co. Visit the website to see the full route.
TICKETS: Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now at biketoberfestclt.org. Children under age 18 may participate for free if accompanied by a paying (registered) parent or guardian.
Over 100 local and regional businesses and organizations will come together to showcase their vegan-friendly products and services for the highly anticipated 2018 Charlotte Vegfest on Saturday, October 13 from 11am-4pm at The Park Expo & Conference Center.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Charlotte Vegfest 2018
Where: Park Expo & Conference Center
When: Saturday October 13, 2018 • 11:00am – 4:00pm
The 7th annual Charlotte Vegfest will feature nationally recognized speakers highlighting the health and environmental benefits of a plant-based diet and lifestyle, as well as a chefdemo station, a vegan friendly Trick-or-Treat, and an open panel with local experts on plant-based parenting! This is afree and family-friendly event that will bring together thousands of people from all walks of life to celebrate healthy, sustainable, and compassionate living for everyone.
Last year, Charlotte Vegfestsaw over 6,000 attendees at our new Park Expo & Conference Center location, and this year we expect an even larger turnout.Vegfest will host over 100+ vendors including Lenny Boy Brewing, Natureville, Mama Wok, The Peaceful Dragon, Taylor Street Sweets, and Barvecue as well as an all-vegan food court featuring local restaurants and food trucks including Banh Mi Brothers, Nourish, JP’s Pastry, Lamb’s Bread Vegan, Smiling Hara Tempeh, ZiZi’s Vegan, and more of your local and regional favorites. Guests can participate in a virtual reality factory farm experience through the Human League.
As many students in North Carolina public schools begin school this week, State Superintendent Mark Johnson announced that he has taken steps to reduce the time spent testing for many of the state’s youngest scholars. The move follows a survey Johnson sent to teachers last school year that showed that 76 percent of North Carolina teachers think their students are tested too much.
“One of my top priorities is to reduce the time you must spend assessing and testing students,” Johnson said in a message to elementary-grade educators Friday. “Your input guides our work. We want to give you time back to do what you entered the profession to do: teach.”
Past guidance from the Department of Public Instruction resulted in strict requirements for how often kindergarten through third-grade teachers had to assess students via the mCLASS reading diagnostic tool, which is used in all but a few North Carolina kindergarten-through-third-grade classrooms. New guidance issued for this school year moves those from requirements to recommendations and allows for more teacher discretion in the state’s Read to Achieve program.
Following up on Johnson’s use of Read to Achieve funds to purchase new Apple iPad devices for use in K-3 classrooms, the department has made additional content available to allow teachers to monitor second- and third-grade students’ reading progress online while the students work independently. This represents a major step toward replacing testing with personalized learning. But devices can be used for more than monitoring progress with the reading diagnostic tool.
“Teachers can access a wealth of early-reading resources via their devices,” said Pamela Shue, deputy superintendent for early education. “In addition to the time-saving policies and the new, more rigorous book-set provided statewide, we’ve made other options available. For example, schools may opt to use a few additional measures, which combined with the existing Read to Achieve assessments, provide extra screening for students at risk of reading difficulties, including dyslexia.”
Johnson also told elementary-school teachers that he will maintain his focus on reducing high-stakes testing in a variety of ways, including urging the State Board of Education to eliminate certain tests in grades K-5 caused by board policies rather than state or federal law. Johnson also will work to change DPI policies around how end-of-year tests are administered based on educator feedback and his own experience serving as an EOG proctor in May.
“Teachers and parents have been telling me that the tests are too long, the testing environment is too stressful, and the rules placed on students, teachers, and volunteer proctors are unreasonably strict,” Johnson said. “Last year I saw it for myself when I proctored a test in a fourth-grade classroom.
“I can’t change federal law about standardized testing. But where we can, we will be revising the testing protocols to remove unnecessarily strict guidelines to alleviate at least some of the stress and disruption that testing causes in the early grades.”
Many of the changes in testing protocols and guidelines will be in effect before students take end-of-course and end-of-grade exams for this school year.
Charter gigabit internet has started serving 4 million more homes this month, and now over 27 million homes in Charter’s domain are at the receiving end of it. Charter intends to make the “Spectrum Internet Gig” service—with download speeds of up to 940 Mbps—accessible to virtually all of the residences in its footprint by the time the year 2018 ends.
Representatives of the Spectrum cable company state that the expansion of this service to 27 million homes means they’re already halfway through with their goal of making gigabit connections available to their entire 41-state footprint and they will be launching it to even more cities to get closer to that year-end goal.
The areas which successfully received the Gig at the start this year were San Antonio, Texas, Charlotte, North Carolina; Kansas City, Missouri; Cincinnati, Ohio; Austin, Texas; New York City; Oahu, Hawaii; and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. However, the cost of the service varies depending on the region. The prices are high in some areas, while in others they’re a bit low.
Spectrum also offers free modems to the consumers when they subscribe to bundles. Without subscribing to the bundle, the standard costs apply.
The speed of 940 Mbps is particularly useful for business. Businesses also get a Wi-Fi which can be used by people in lobby areas, auditoriums, and waiting halls. You can also keep the business Wi-Fi exclusive to internal and authorized workers.
Spectrum Business™ has also now brought the phone service to keep employees in touch with each other and can be used for all sorts of communication. All members of the office can use the phone service for local or international calls to send valuable information, offer customer service or sell products to the existing customers. The Voice comes with 28 unique calling features to make your calling experience a hassle-free one. The cost for Spectrum’s voice service is $29.99 per month. The Charter Spectrum internet plans, when bundled include a TV service which can be used to entertain guests in your organization’s waiting area. The HD programming covers news, current events, and sports on high-quality channels such as ABC, NBC, CN, Discovery, CNN, TNT, FOX, ESPN, Network, CBS, FOX NEWS, and many more.
The Internet Gig speeds of 940 Mbps help a business achieve the goals they had planned for the current year and also aid them to predict outcomes for the years to come.
In this digital age, the growth of a business is indirectly based on the kind of internet you’re using at your organization and its availability in regions where you have your business’s roots. The business broadband by Spectrum provides you with the bandwidth needed to run business operations efficiently. The areas of the United States which do not have access yet would be able to get it very soon in the coming years. The work for the expansion of the network has already started in various regions of the State, and the increased speed will help businesses thrive whose work requires a constant and reliable internet connection. With Charter’s download speeds of 940 Mbps and upload speeds of 35 Mbps, business owners can be rest assured that they will have no issue sending or receiving data.
Gigabit connections are already available for subscription in the market. However, customers desire to bundle the internet with TV to get the best bang for their buck. By doing this, the consumers not only get a high-speed internet connection but can also view premium channels in high definition. If you wish to subscribe to the bundle offer or want to get a detailed insight on Charter packages, please call the Spectrum cable phone number.
The Gig, along with other services such as Wi-Fi, installation, and a free modem is subject to terms and conditions that might change so; please make sure to go through them before subscribing. The availability of the services, sales, costs, plans, promotions, may vary depending on the region. The charges for installation, equipment, or extra expenses also may or may not apply depending on the area of your residence.
Spectrum was only targeting enterprises with their Gig offer but has now made it available to small business owners and even the general public. The service is already having a significant impact in the areas it has been introduced and will soon be available in other regions of the US. If you have a question regarding whether the Gig is available in your area or the tentative timeline of when you’ll be able to get your hands on it, please contact My Cable Internet – The Best Authorized Retailer for Charter Spectrum.
Out of the thousands of law enforcement, fire, and other agencies that created lip sync challenge videos this summer, CMPD was just nominated by USA Today as a contender to be crowned the best in the nation.
The publication selected the top 4 videos from each of the 4 US regions to go head-to-head in a 3-round voting tournament.
Charlotte is currently dominating the East Coast round against Hampton, VA:
CMPD’s video quickly went viral last month, hitting 1 million views the day after posting – it’s now received over 24 million views.
The video was set to the tune of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling”;
Do you think CMPD’s video should be named the best in the country?
Please vote here and share this article to help spread the word!
“John McCain was a man of honor, a true patriot in the best sense of the word. Americans will be forever grateful for his heroic military service and for his steadfast integrity as a member of the United States Senate. Rosalynn and I extend our sincere condolences to Senator McCain’s family and to the people of Arizona whom he represented so forthrightly for so many years.” – President Jimmy Carter
“John McCain was a patriot of the highest order, a public servant of rarest courage. Few sacrificed more for, or contributed more to, the welfare of his fellow citizens – and indeed freedom-loving peoples around the world. Another American maverick and warrior, General George Patton, once observed: “We should thank God that men such as these have lived.” To that I can only add my gratitude to John’s wife Cindy, his wonderful family, and the people of Arizona who permitted this great and good man to serve with such distinction in the world’s greatest deliberative body.” – President George H.W. Bush
John McCain believed that every citizen has a responsibility to make something of the freedoms given by our Constitution, and from his heroic service in the Navy to his 35 years in Congress, he lived by his creed every day. https://t.co/946T7PnG53
“Senator John McCain believed that every citizen has a responsibility to make something of the freedoms given by our Constitution, and from his heroic service in the Navy to his 35 years in Congress, he lived by his creed every day. He was a skilled, tough politician, as well as a trusted colleague alongside whom Hillary was honored to serve in the Senate. He frequently put partisanship aside to do what he thought was best for the country, and was never afraid to break the mold if it was the right thing to do. I will always be especially grateful for his leadership in our successful efforts to normalize relations with Vietnam. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Cindy, his mother, Roberta, his children, and his entire family.” – President Bill Clinton
"Some lives are so vivid, it is difficult to imagine them ended. Some voices are so vibrant, it is hard to think of them stilled. John McCain was a man of deep conviction and a patriot of the highest order.” […] Full statement by President George W. Bush https://t.co/FQVYWIUyGLpic.twitter.com/W8LCxJXRLi
— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) August 26, 2018
“Some lives are so vivid, it is difficult to imagine them ended. Some voices are so vibrant, it is hard to think of them stilled. John McCain was a man of deep conviction and a patriot of the highest order. He was a public servant in the finest traditions of our country. And to me, he was a friend whom I’ll deeply miss. Laura and I send our heartfelt sympathies to Cindy and the entire McCain family, and our thanks to God for the life of John McCain.” – President George W. Bush
“John McCain and I were members of different generations, came from completely different backgrounds, and competed at the highest level of politics. But we shared, for all our differences, a fidelity to something higher – the ideals for which generations of Americans and immigrants alike have fought, marched, and sacrificed. We saw our political battles, even, as a privilege, something noble, an opportunity to serve as stewards of those high ideals at home, and to advance them around the world. We saw this country as a place where anything is possible – and citizenship as our patriotic obligation to ensure it forever remains that way.
Few of us have been tested the way John once was, or required to show the kind of courage that he did. But all of us can aspire to the courage to put the greater good above our own. At John’s best, he showed us what that means. And for that, we are all in his debt. Michelle and I send our most heartfelt condolences to Cindy and their family.” – President Barack Obama
My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!
“My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!” – President Donald Trump
John McCain because a US Navel Pilot in the 60s and endured years of tourture as a POW in Vietnam before becoming the 2008 Republican presidential nominee and serving Arizona for more than 30 years on Capitol Hill.
His plane was shot down on Oct. 26, 1967, and after being beaten and tortured, he was held as a prisoner of war for over 5 years until his final release in 1972.
He became Arizona’s senior senator in 1995 and chairman of the influential Armed Services Committee in 2015. McCain was also a two-time presidential candidate in 2000 and 2008.
A true American patriot, John McCain will be dearly missed by millions.
Here in the 3rd largest banking center in America, it isn’t only the private sector that pays well. The top-paid public servants in the Queen City are also taking home some pretty hefty paychecks.
The salaries of all 7,300 employees of the City of Charlotte are all on public record in order to increase transparency for taxpayers. We pulled the top salaried public employees for the City of Charlotte.
Some names — like City Manager Marcus D. Jones — won’t shock you. Most others you’ve probably never heard of.
Here are the top 25 highest-paid public servants in Charlotte:
“Ensures the optimal performance of IT Operations, budget, and personnel responsible for the design, procurement, implementation, and maintenance for over fifty end-to-end solutions supporting over 2500 customers in a 24/7 operational environment. Solutions include Computer Aided Dispatch, 911 Systems, Police Records Management Systems, Business Intelligence, and a myriad of key operational systems.” via LinkedIn
#24 Pamela Jean Wideman
Neighborhood & Business Service Director – $168,487/year
“Pamela currently serves as the Deputy Director in the City’s Neighborhood & Business Services Department. In that role she is responsible for oversight of the City’s Affordable Housing Programs, that include the City’s Housing Trust Fund activities, the City’s Ten-Year Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness. Additionally, she is also responsible for the City’s Code Enforcement and Community Engagement Divisions.” via LinkedIn
#23 Danny Craig Pleasant
Transportation Director – $168,876/year
Responsible for the full spectrum of planning, designing, building, operating and maintaining over 2,400 miles of city streets for walkers, bicyclists, transit riders and motorists. CDOT provides staffing for a three-county metropolitan planning organization and the twelve-county air quality planning region. With his background as a professional planner, Danny is dedicated to helping build quality communities using thoughtful transportation planning and investment strategies.” via LinkedIn
#22 Howard “Pete” Key
Fire Chief – $169,376/year
“Fire Chief Howard “Pete” Key became a member of the Charlotte Fire Department on August 24, 1977, and assumed the role of Fire Chief on September 1, 2017. He was promoted to Fire Captain on June 24, 1984, serving in that capacity until October 28, 1998 when he was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. Chief Key was promoted to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief on December 25, 2004. Chief Key has an Associate’s degree in Fire Protection Technology from CPCC and a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Safety Engineering Technology from UNCC.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#21 Victoria Orena Johnson
Director of Solid Waste Services – $169,496/year
“As Director of the City of Charlotte’s Solid Waste Services (SWS) our mission of partnering with the community to deliver competitive and quality solid waste services that promote an attractive and healthy environment. In this capacity, she manages more than 310+ employees; oversees a budget of approximately $57 million; and is responsible for the City’s solid waste collection program, which serves more than 230,000+ residential units and over 2,500 commercial units.
Johnson joined the City of Charlotte in 2005 as the Deputy Director of SWS. She was named Director of the department in March 2007.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#20 Michael Aidan Davis
Engineering & Property Management Director – $170,000/year
” Engineering & Property Management (E&PM) leads the design and construction of City infrastructure projects, regulates development, ca res for the tree canopy and landscaping, enables sustainability and manages the real estate and facilities portfolios.” via LinkedIn
Davis became the director of E&PM in June of 2017 after serving 9 months as the deputy director of Charlotte DOT and 8 years as the Development Services Manager for the City of Charlotte.
#19 Allen Clinton Smith III
Transit Rail Operations Manager for CATS – $170,000/year
Allen Smith is the General Manager for the LYNX light rail system. The LYNX light rail division is responsible for operating and maintaining the light rail services, rail cars, track, signal, traction power and maintenance of way systems. The rail division works closely with rail safety to e nsure and provide a safe service. The light rail division also collaborates in all phases of development of light rail line expansion and future streetcar rail services and CATS wide facilities management.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#18 Cheryl L Brown
Human Resources Director $170,485/year
“Brown originally joined the city of Charlotte in 1988 as a personnel analyst and served in several functional areas in the Human Resources Department before leaving the city in 1997 to assume the human resources director’s position with the city of Monroe, N.C. In 2004, she returned to Charlotte to serve as deputy human resources director.
She received her graduate degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her undergraduate degree in public policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#17 Patrick Thomas Mumford
Neighborhood & Business Services Director $171,351/year
Mumford has served as the director for over 8 years after transitioning from an Environmental Affairs position at Wachovia in 2009. His current roles include:
“ Inspire and lead a 150-person department with an annual $15 million operating budget
Develop and lead the strategic direction and implementation of housing, neighborhood services, youth, economic development, and code enforcement policies and programs
Integrate service delivery in partnership with other public, non-profit and private sector organizations, focusing on quality of life outcome measures” via LinkedIn
#16 Hyong Yi
Organizational Innovation Director – $172,559/year
“Areas of responsibility: all things environmental, SMART cities, Water, Stormwater, Solid Waste, 311, Innovation & Technology. Works with both right and left brain.” via LinkedIn
#15 John L Christine Jr (aka ‘Jack Christine’)
Deputy Aviation Director – $174,758/year
“Jack Christine serves as the Deputy Aviation Director of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). His responsibilities include complete oversight of three of the Airport’s divisions, which include Development, Operations and Facilities.
Christine has been employed at CLT for 19 years, where his career in aviation has included responsibilities in the following areas:
Assistant Aviation Director of Development
Planning & Development Manager
Airport Planner
Associate Airport Planner” via CharlotteNC.gov
#14 Robert D Campbell
Finance Director – $176,352/year
“The Finance Office is responsible for maintaining the City’s general ledger, billing and collection of utility payments, accounts payable and receivable, issuing bonds, forecasting tax and other revenue receipts, and managing the City’s investment portfolio. This office also handles Procurement Management, responsible for the acquisition of commodities, services and technology contracting and Asset Recovery and Disposal (ARD).” via CharlotteNC.gov
#13 Carolyn D. Johnson
Senior Deputy City Attorney – $176,757/year
“Carolyn serves as legal counsel to the City Clerk and Corporate Communications. As the senior deputy city attorney, she serves as the primary backup to the City Attorney.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#12 Kerr Y Putney
Police Chief – $184,489/year
Chief Putney
“Kerr Putney was sworn in as chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on June 29, 2015. He was hired by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in August of 1992. Since that time, he has held a variety of patrol, training and specialized assignments at various ranks within the organization. He was promoted to the rank of deputy chief in September of 2007.
He attended the 217th Session of the FBI National Academy in 2004 and attended the 42nd Session of the Senior Management Institute for Police in 2009. He earned a bachelor of science degree in criminology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a master’s degree in criminology from East Carolina University.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#11 Barry M Gullet
Utilities Director – $186,765/year
“The largest public water and wastewater utility in The Carolinas, Charlotte Water proudly serves more than 954,644 customers in the City of Charlotte and greater Mecklenburg County — including the towns of Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Davidson, and Cornelius. ” via CharlotteNC.gov
#10 Kimberly S Eagle
Assistant City Manager – $190,000/year
“Kim S. Eagle, Ph.D, is an Assistant City Manager and Evaluation Manager for the City of Charlotte
She earned her doctorate in Public Administration from the Center for Public Administration and Policy at Virginia Tech. She also holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and an Education Specialist degree, both from Appalachian State University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wingate University.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#9 Randy J Harrington
Chief Financial Officer – $191,209/year
“As the Director of Management & Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer for the City of Charlotte, Randy Harrington is responsible for the executive leadership of Administrative Management, Charlotte Business INClusion, Finance, Fleet Management, Risk Management and Strategy & Budget.
Harrington joined the City of Charlotte in 2007. He began his public service career as a Presidential Management Fellow with the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, DC. He later served the City of Concord, North Carolina for six years, the last three as Budget and Performance Manager.
He received a master of public administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his bachelor’s degree in political science from Nebraska Wesleyan University.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#8 John M Muth
CATS Director of Development – $194,202/year
“Under John M. Muth, Deputy Director for Development and Chief Development Officer, the Development Division of CATS has the lead in planning for and creating Charlotte’s rapid transit system. Now in the early stages of a 25-year, $3 billon development effort, the rapid transit system will include bus rapid transit guideways, light rail transit, streetcar lines, and commuter rail services, and will be an integral part of an overall transit system that will serve over four times as many transit riders as the system did in 2001. ” via CharlotteNC.gov
#7 Jeffrey W Stovall
Chief Information Officer – $197,632/year
“The City of Charlotte’s Innovation & Technology department (I&T) provides executive-level leadership for the City’s Technology Governance Policy, delive rs technology services to City departments and partnership agencies, and coordinates information technology initiatives across the organization to support, enhance and advance citizen service delivery.
On Friday, Aug. 18, Stovall was named the 2017 Nonprofit CIO of the Year at the Charlotte CIO of the Year Awards, the premiere technology executive recognition program of its kind.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#6 Debra D Campbell
Assistant City Manager – $201,528/year
“Debra Campbell currently serves as an Assistant City Manager with the City of Charlotte. In this role, Debra provides technical and managerial support to Planning, Transportation and the Charlotte Area Transit departments.
Debra also serves on the Board of Directors of four non-profit organizations including; Charlotte Center City Partners, Foundation For The Carolinas, University City Partners, and UNCC’s Center for Real Estate.” via CharlotteNC.org
#5 Brent D Cagle
Executive Aviation Director – $222,486/year
“Brent Cagle serves as the Aviation Director of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Prior to this appointment, Cagle was Assistant Aviation Director, Administration and Finance at CLT, overseeing the Aviation Department’s accounting functions as well as overseeing the development and management of the Department’s annual operating budget. Cagle als o works closely with the Airport’s signatory airlines in the development and management of Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s airline signatory carriers’ annual fees and charges budget and settlement.
Cagle brings more than 20 years of experience in municipal government and 9 years of aviation experience, serving in various financial and aviation positions.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#4 Sabrina Beena Joy-Hogg
Deputy City Manager – $225,500/year
“Sabrina Joy-Hogg serves as the Deputy City Manager for the City of Charlotte.
Prior to joining the City of Charlotte, she served the Commonwealth of Virginia in leadership roles at the state and city government level for over 25 years.
As Chief Deputy City Manager, Joy-Hogg is responsible for the day to day operations of the city in the absence of the City Manager while also continuing in her roles as head of the Administration and Finance portfolio and as acting Budget and Strategic Planning Director, she takes great pride in the thoughtful and inclusive preparation and administration of the $1.1 billion annual operating, capital and Community Development Block Grant program budgets.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#3 John M Lewis Jr
CEO of CATS – $238,761/year
John M.Lewis is the Chief Executive Officer of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). He arrived in September 2015 and is leading CATS through a significant stage of growth to construct the LYNX Blue Line Extension, expand existing light rail platforms to accept three car trains, and advance the CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 (streetcar) through final design and in to construction.
Lewis’s initial focus is on advancing the long-term transit plan, enhancing customer service to attract and retain customers and on ensuring a safe and reliable transit system for the region.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#2 Robert E Hagemann
City Attorney – $238,934/year
” As the City Attorney for the City of Charlotte, Robert E. Hagemann serves as chief legal counsel for the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, City departments and Boards & Commissions. He leads a professional staff of attorneys who provide legal services for the City.
Hagemann became City Attorney in January 2012. He began his legal career in 1986 with Michael B. Brough & Associates where he focused on municipal, land use and civil rights law. He began his public service legal career with the North Carolina League of Municipalities in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1991. He originally joined the City Attorney’s Office as an assistant city attorney in December of 1994.
He received his doctor of law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law and his bachelor’s degree in political science from Northwestern University.” via CharlotteNC.gov
#1 Marcus D. Jones
City Manager – $300,000/year
“Marcus D. Jones is the city manager for the City of Charlotte. He began his new role on Dec. 1, 2016, after he was sworn in during a private ceremony with his family.
“As I step into the role as the city manager of this great city, I am excited to get to know the dedicated city employees we have serving Charlotte and those who live here,” Jones said.
“Charlotte is a growing, diverse and innovative city with a thriving future. I look forward to working in partnership with residents, the business community and city staff. We will develop and create priorities that align with the city’s vision for the future.”
Before moving to Charlotte, Jones served as the city manager of Norfolk, Virginia, a role he began in February 2011 after serving the city from 2004-2009 as the director of budget and grants management and as an assistant city manager.” via CharlotteNC.gov
If you want to make money in a government job, Charlotte is the place to be, apparently.
We currently have over 200 public servants who bring home over $100,000 each year.
The White House just announced that President Donald Trump will be making an additional Charlotte-area stop on Friday to sign a new executive order.
When making a long-distance move, some renters search for jobs in multiple cities before moving (job-first movers), while others pick the city in which to live and then find a job (location-first movers). In a 
Discover how easy it is to get around Charlotte without driving at Sustain Charlotte’s fourth annual Biketoberfest presented by The Charlotte Knights happening 
Over 100 local and regional businesses and organizations will come together to showcase their vegan-friendly products and services for the highly anticipated 2018 Charlotte Vegfest on Saturday, October 13 from 11am-4pm at The Park Expo & Conference Center.
As many students in North Carolina public schools begin school this week, State Superintendent Mark Johnson announced that he has taken steps to reduce the time spent testing for many of the state’s youngest scholars. The move follows a survey Johnson sent to teachers last school year that showed that 76 percent of North Carolina teachers think their students are tested too much.
Charter gigabit internet has started serving 4 million more homes this month, and now over 27 million homes in Charter’s domain are at the receiving end of it. Charter intends to make the “Spectrum Internet Gig” service—with download speeds of up to 940 Mbps—accessible to virtually all of the residences in its footprint by the time the year 2018 ends.
Out of the thousands of law enforcement, fire, and other agencies that created 
John McCain, 81, died on Saturday afternoon at 4:28 p.m. MST with his wife and his family by his side, according to a statement. 
Here in the 
“Ensures the optimal performance of IT Operations, budget, and personnel responsible for the design, procurement, implementation, and maintenance for over fifty end-to-end solutions supporting over 2500 customers in a 24/7 operational environment. Solutions include Computer Aided Dispatch, 911 Systems, Police Records Management Systems, Business Intelligence, and a myriad of key operational systems.” via LinkedIn
Neighborhood & Business Service Director – $168,487/year
Transportation Director – $168,876/year
Fire Chief – $169,376/year
Director of Solid Waste Services – $169,496/year
” Engineering & Property Management (E&PM) leads the design and construction of City infrastructure projects, regulates development, ca res for the tree canopy and landscaping, enables sustainability and manages the real estate and facilities portfolios.” via LinkedIn
“Brown originally joined the city of Charlotte in 1988 as a personnel analyst and served in several functional areas in the Human Resources Department before leaving the city in 1997 to assume the human resources director’s position with the city of Monroe, N.C. 
Mumford has served as the director for over 8 years after transitioning from an Environmental Affairs position at Wachovia in 2009. His current roles include:
Organizational Innovation Director – $172,559/year
“Jack Christine serves as the Deputy Aviation Director of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). His responsibilities include complete oversight of three of the Airport’s divisions, which include Development, Operations and Facilities.
Finance Director – $176,352/year
Senior Deputy City Attorney – $176,757/year
Assistant City Manager – $190,000/year
“As the Director of Management & Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer for the City of Charlotte, Randy Harrington is responsible for the executive leadership of Administrative Management, Charlotte Business INClusion, Finance, Fleet Management, Risk Management and Strategy & Budget.
Assistant City Manager – $201,528/year
“Brent Cagle serves as the Aviation Director of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Prior to this appointment, Cagle was Assistant Aviation Director, Administration and Finance at CLT, overseeing the Aviation Department’s accounting functions as well as overseeing the development and management of the Department’s annual operating budget. Cagle als o works closely with the Airport’s signatory airlines in the development and management of Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s airline signatory carriers’ annual fees and charges budget and settlement.
Deputy City Manager – $225,500/year
CEO of CATS – $238,761/year
City Attorney – $238,934/year
City Manager – $300,000/year