Report: Sitting Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter proposes MLS stadium option...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) USL side Charlotte Independence have been forthright about positioning themselves for a future MLS expansion bid, and a local report this week by the...
View ArticleClodfelter, Roberts meet in first debate for Charlotte mayoral runoff
Charlotte Democratic mayoral candidates Dan Clodfelter and Jennifer Roberts will square off...
View ArticleMLS President Mark Abbott visits potential Minnesota United stadium site in...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) MLS President Mark Abbott visited St. Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday and toured a site in the city's Midway neighborhood that could potentially house a new stadium for...
View ArticleMayor Clodfelter won’t rule out ash at Charlotte Douglas airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport has said it doesn’t want coal ash under a runway or anywhere else that might support airplanes – a position that appears to have hampered a proposal by Duke Energy to move the...
View ArticleSan Antonio mayor reaffirms interest in MLS expansion (MLS - Major League...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) With expansion talk burning hot around cities like Sacramento and Miami, Ivy Taylor, the mayor of San Antonio, reiterated this week her desire to bring MLS there....
View ArticleMayor Clodfelter says Airport legislation fails to address City's concerns...
(Source: City of Charlotte, NC) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2014 Contact: Ashley Simmons, Office of the Mayor (704) 336-3438 asimmons@charlottenc.gov "The proponents of the bill say that it merely...
View ArticleSen. Clodfelter among top candidates for Charlotte mayor
A Democratic state senator appears to be emerging as a strong candidate to be named the next mayor of Charlotte, though the field – and even the timetable for selection – remains in flux. That’s based...
View ArticleNC Sen. Dan Clodfelter appears to have votes for Charlotte mayor
With hours to go before the vote, State Sen. Dan Clodfelter appeared to be the favorite to be named Charlotte’s next mayor. The City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday to make a selection....
View ArticleMayor Clodfelter announces Charlotte as 'My Brother's Keeper' Community (City...
(Source: City of Charlotte, NC) Mayor Clodfelter announces Charlotte as 'My Brother's Keeper' Community Image1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2014 Contact: Ashley Simmons, Office of the Mayor...
View ArticleMayoral candidates share images of Charlotte
Five Charlotte mayoral candidates tossed out their stump speeches Tuesday night as they tried to outline their visions with 20 slides and only 400 seconds. The format was called PechaKucha. It featured...
View ArticleMayor Clodfelter launches My Brother's Keeper Charlotte Local Action Plan...
(Source: City of Charlotte, NC) Mayor Clodfelter launches My Brother's Keeper Charlotte local action plan Image1 Content1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2015 Contact: Ashley Simmons, Office of the...
View ArticleReport: MLS will move "very quickly" on expansion process should final...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) Major League Soccer will move "very quickly to begin the process to add Orlando City as an expansion franchise if Tuesday's crucial county vote goes the club's way,...
View ArticleDan Clodfelter appears to have votes for Charlotte mayor
With hours to go before the vote, State Sen. Dan Clodfelter appeared to be the favorite to be named Charlottes next mayor. The City Council is scheduled to meet Monday at 6 p.m. to make a selection....
View ArticleCharlotte names NC Sen. Dan Clodfelter to be new mayor
CHARLOTTE — The man tapped Monday night to be the next mayor of The Queen City has strong Raleigh ties. Charlotte City Council named N.C. Sen. Dan Clodfelter to replace Patrick Cannon, who resigned...
View ArticleMayor Clodfelter makes NCAA tournament picks, welcomes fans to Charlotte...
(Source: City of Charlotte, NC) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2015 Contact: Ashley Simmons, Office of the Mayor 704-336-3438 or...
View ArticleMayor Clodfelter issues statement on Charleston, SC church tragedy (City of...
(Source: City of Charlotte, NC) Mayor Clodfelter issues statement on Charleston, SC church tragedy Image1 Content1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2015 Contact: Ashley Simmons, Office...
View ArticleHouston Dynamo encouraged by pace of talks for USL Pro team's proposed...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) Chris Canetti has a good idea where he wants the Houston Dynamo's USL PRO team. Now things just need to fall into place. The Houston Dynamo president (pictured...
View ArticleClodfelter sworn in as Charlotte's new mayor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Dan Clodfelter has been sworn in as the fourth mayor of Charlotte since last spring. Clodfelter took the oath of...
View ArticleMayor Clodfelter salutes Charlotte community, CMPD for Cops and Barbers...
(Source: City of Charlotte, NC) Mayor Clodfelter salutes community, CMPD for Cops & Barbers Partnership Image1 Content1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2015 Contact: Ashley Simmons, Office of the...
View ArticleDan Clodfelter signals decision to run for Charlotte mayor
Saying one more term might be about right, Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter on Tuesday formally signaled his plans to run for election next year. Clodfelter filed a preliminary document with the...
View ArticleWashington, DC, mayor announces city has reached stadium deal with DC United...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) D.C. United's search for a home to call their own took an important step forward on Friday, as Washington, D.C., Mayor Vincent Gray announced that the city and club...
View ArticleClodfelter: City must discuss new revenue for transit
Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter said the city should discuss new ways to fund transit during his “state of the city” speech Tuesday, though he cautioned he didn’t want to get ahead of City Council on...
View ArticleHopefuls to succeed Clodfelter meet in forum
Four candidates vying to replace former state Sen. Dan Clodfelter will meet Tuesday night for a final forum before one of...
View ArticleReport: Charlotte Independence following Orlando City SC's path in hope of...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) Even with only 14 matches under their belt in their expansion MLS season, here's just how successful Orlando City have proven to be: Other clubs want to be the next...
View ArticleCharlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter settles in, seeks to keep seat
When Democrat Dan Clodfelter took over as Charlotte’s mayor last year, he...
View ArticleDan Clodfelter Appointed Mayor (City of Charlotte, NC)
(Source: City of Charlotte, NC) Content1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2014 Contact: Holly Eskridge, Mayor's Office 704-336-4332 (o) 704-572-3073 (c) heskridge@charlottenc.gov Keith Richardson,...
View ArticleReport: Las Vegas in talks with MLS to bring expansion club to city, build...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) Could Major League Soccer be on its way to Sin City? According to a report from the Las Vegas Sun on Wednesday, Las Vegas has been in talks with MLS about...
View ArticleReport: Prospective owners of Charlotte USL PRO franchise want to make the...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) The Charlotte Eagles are currently members of USL PRO, but recent reports have the team moving down to USL PDL and selling their USL PRO rights to form a new team....
View ArticleNC state Sen. Dan Clodfelter among top candidates for Charlotte mayor
A Democratic state senator appears to be emerging as a strong candidate to be named the next mayor of Charlotte, though the field – and even the timetable for selection – remains in flux. That’s based...
View ArticleCharlotte Mayor Clodfelter not worried about S.C. jobs
Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter said he’s not concerned about Monday’s announcement of thousands of jobs moving to South Carolina, including some that are relocating from Charlotte. Health care...
View ArticleBeckham United & Miami mayor agree on new MLS stadium plan (MLS - Major...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) Nothing is done, but Miami Beckham United appears closer than ever before to securing a stadium for a future MLS expansion club. After a meeting with Beckham United...
View ArticleDan 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...
View ArticleDan Clodfelter sworn in as Charlotte’s mayor
Dan Clodfelter was sworn in as Charlotte’s Mayor today, replacing Patrick Cannon, who...
View ArticleMayor Clodfelter discusses economic impact of LYNX Blue Line Station during...
(Source: City of Charlotte, NC) Content1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2014 Contact: Ashley Simmons, Office of the Mayor (704) 336-3438 asimmons@charlottenc.gov Mayor Dan Clodfelter spoke during a...
View ArticleMayor Clodfelter discusses economic impact of LYNX Blue Line during Station...
(Source: City of Charlotte, NC) Content1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2014 Contact: Ashley Simmons, Office of the Mayor (704) 336-3438 asimmons@charlottenc.gov Mayor Dan Clodfelter spoke during a...
View ArticleCharlotte moves forward with Mayor Clodfelter
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte officially welcomed its fourth mayor in less than a year’s time on Wednesday. Dan Clodfelter took the oath of office, and then addressed the Charlotte community. After, he...
View ArticleReport: David Beckham exercises expansion option, major Miami announcement...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) The long-rumored David Beckham-Miami marriage could be close to coming to fruition, according to a report in The MiamiHerald. The newspaper reported Monday that...
View ArticleDan Clodfelter named Charlotte mayor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- North Carolina state Sen. Dan Clodfelter was named mayor of Charlotte on Monday night, replacing Patrick Cannon, who resigned nearly two weeks ago after his arrest on federal...
View ArticleMayor Clodfelter welcomes Charlotte Pride Event attendees (City of Charlotte,...
(Source: City of Charlotte, NC) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2014 Contact: Ashley Simmons, Office of the Mayor (704) 336-3438 asimmons@charlottenc.gov "I invite the citizens of Charlotte and...
View ArticleCharlotte mayoral candidate Dan Clodfelter on the issues
Name: Daniel G. (Dan) Clodfelter Position: Charlotte Mayor Party: Democrat Neighborhood: Elizabeth Political experience: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission, 1984-1987, member and then chairman;...
View ArticleCharlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter leaves Moore & Van Allen for Parker Poe
Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter has left the law firm Moore & Van Allen for Parker...
View ArticleDan Clodfelter officially in for Charlotte mayor race
Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter announced Monday that he will run to keep his job in the fall election. In April, the City Council appointed Clodfelter to the mayor’s job after Patrick Cannon resigned...
View ArticleMayor Clodfelter eases into new role
In the seven months since Dan Clodfelter was appointed Charlotte’s mayor, the former state senator has taken a light approach at the Government Center. He does not micro-manage city staff. He has...
View ArticleDan Clodfelter named new Charlotte Mayor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- North Carolina State Senator Dan Clodfelter has been named Charlotte's next mayor. The Charlotte City Council made the selection at a meeting Monday night. Clodfelter,...
View ArticleReport: Miami officials propose new site for potential waterfront soccer...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) There's a new development in the search for a soccer stadium site in Miami as David Beckham and his ownership group continue their quest to land an MLS expansion...
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