Dec. 18. Tonight marks the first meeting of the newly created Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority, formed following voter approval of a sales tax increase to help fund transportation projects.
The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Valerie Woodard Conference Center, 3205 Freedom Drive, in Charlotte.
The new total sales tax rate of 8.5% will take effect July 1, 2026. The MPTA will be responsible for the operation and oversight of revenue generated by the tax…