Charlotte talks about changing how it picks contracts despite conflict worries

City Council members could play a more direct role in deciding who receives some of Charlotte’s largest contracts under a proposal championed by Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell.

The city previously rejected the idea as ill-advised. It returned to the council Monday during a committee meeting.

Under the current structure, the City Council only votes on whether to approve a contract after staff narrows the candidate pool down to one recommended company…

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