Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday formally endorsed a ballot referendum to increase Mecklenburg County’s sales tax to fund billions in transportation projects.
Stein’s endorsement comes just over two weeks before early voting begins and as Charlotte reckons with safety concerns on its public transit system after a high-profile stabbing.
“With so many people settling in Mecklenburg County, now is the time to make the critical infrastructure investments to keep the county a great place to live, work, and raise a family,” Stein said in a Tuesday statement. “This referendum will enhance safety, reduce congestion, and keep the region moving and thriving.”
The Democratic governor previously spoke positively about the plan when signing into law legislation allowing the referendum…