Dan Clodfelter has what Charlotte needs

Last April 30, the Observer editorial board had some fun by launching its inaugural Mayoral Power Rankings. With Anthony Foxx off to Washington, we listed the top 10 candidates most likely to be Charlotte’s next mayor. At the top of the list? Democrat Dan Clodfelter. It was a recognition that Clodfelter would make a formidable candidate. With his intelligence, appeal to independents and the respect he had earned...