Charlotte City Hall news
Charlotte city government news, newest first: city council votes, the mayor, the budget and new ordinances, each story linked to the agenda or minutes.
Top story
Charlotte votes Tuesday on $425 million in city bonds
Charlotte voters decide 3 bond questions Tuesday: $280M for streets, $125M for housing, $20M for neighborhoods. The ballot puts the tax increase at $0.
Who to call and how to vote
Trash
Trash and recycling pickup in Charlotte: schedule, holidays, bulk
Charlotte collects trash and yard waste weekly and recycling every other week. Carts out by 6 a.m.; bulky items must be booked through 311 at 704-336-7600.
Mecklenburg County
Voting in Mecklenburg County: registration, polling places, early voting
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3: Mecklenburg polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at your own precinct. Free CATS rides to polls; 3 Charlotte bond questions.
Charlotte
Who to call at Charlotte City Hall
Charlotte City Hall numbers: CharMeck 311 at 704-336-7600 for most services, the mayor's office at 704-336-2241, the city clerk at 704-336-2248 and each council member.
Latest stories
Data centers
Charlotte extends data center pause to Oct. 18, 2027
The City Council voted 10-0 on Oct. 26 to keep Charlotte's pause on new data center applications until Oct. 18, 2027. What the extra year is for and what is still allowed.
Charlotte Fire
Charlotte breaks ground on $23.3M River District firehouse
Charlotte broke ground on Firehouse 44, a $23.3 million mass timber station on Dixie River Road. Its temporary station has handled 1,500-plus incidents.
Youth
Charlotte offers 2 $50,000 grants for teen programs
Charlotte groups that already run teen programs can apply for one of two $50,000 city grants to stay open later or reach more teens. Applications close Nov. 2.