Mecklenburg County residents have a significant date looming on their calendars: a countywide referendum in November to determine the fate of local transportation projects. Commissioner Vilma D. Leake has stepped up to ensure the public is well-informed before heading to the polls. In light of the recently enacted N.C. House Bill 948, or the PAVE Act, Leake has arranged a couple of community meetings slated for later this month.
Interested parties are invited to join the first meeting scheduled at Steele Creek AME Zion Church next Tuesday from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at 1500 Shopton Road, Charlotte, NC 28217, and RSVP by the day before. Following closely is the second meeting at West Charlotte Recreation Center on July 31, and, standing as a venue for the considerable discussion it will host from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 2401 Kendall Dr., Charlotte, NC 28216, an RSVP by July 28 is also requested.
At these meetings, Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will helm the presentations detailing current services and expansion plans. Additionally, the proposed 1-cent sales tax referendum will be a point of focus, unpacking how it could bolster transportation initiatives such as roads, rail, and buses…