Did Patrick Cannon’s past alter Tuesday’s primary?
There were five other names on Charlotte’s Democratic mayoral ballot Tuesday, but as far as David Howard is concerned, there might as well have been a sixth – Patrick Cannon. “I was running against six...
View ArticleFor mayor: Howard, Peacock
Just 18 months ago, Charlotte experienced one of its most difficult days – the arrest of its mayor, Patrick Cannon, on corruption charges. It was a blow to our city – and to the confidence we have in...
View ArticleMayoral hopefuls address west side issues
Five mayoral candidates went to a west Charlotte landmark Thursday night and pledged to revitalize under-served areas with new jobs, increased safety and more opportunities. Republican Edwin Peacock...
View ArticleCharlotte mayor’s race: Jennifer Roberts leads Democratic field, but faces...
Charlotte Democrat Jennifer Roberts led the field Tuesday but appeared headed to an Oct. 6 mayoral primary runoff against incumbent Dan Clodfelter or David Howard, who were locked in a battle for...
View ArticleRoberts sends a message about Charlotte
Charlotte, you’ve probably noticed, is still growing. It’s growing not only in population, but in diversity and the kind of cultural depth that marks great cities. It’s a narrative, this growth, that...
View ArticleDan Clodfelter officially asks for runoff
Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter made it official Monday morning: formally asking for an Oct. 6 runoff against Jennifer Roberts in Charlotte’s Democratic mayoral primary. Last Tuesday Roberts led the...
View ArticleMLS Commissioner Don Garber tours prospective Minnesota United FC stadium...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber visited St. Paul, Minnesota on Monday, touring the prospective stadium site for incoming MLS club Minnesota...
View ArticleClodfelter, Peacock surge in fundraising for Charlotte mayor’s race
Mayor Dan Clodfelter, a Democrat, raised more money than any other mayoral candidate during the most recent campaign-finance period, according to reports released Tuesday. Clodfelter raised just under...
View ArticleReport: 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 ArticleWhat is the "red line" everyone in MLS is talking about? (MLS - Major League ...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) Every fall, as teams around Major League Soccer push to get into the Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs, people start talking about the red line. TV announcers point...
View ArticleTV ALERT: Friday's NY-ORL match moved to UDN, live stream on MLSsoccer.com...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) Tonight's Viernes de Futbol match between the New York Red Bulls and Orlando City SC (7 pm ET) will be broadcast on Univision Deportes Network and streamed live...
View ArticleRoberts, Clodfelter differ on taxes
Twice in the past three years, Charlotte City Council has raised property taxes. Former county commissioner Jennifer Roberts, who finished first in the Democratic primary, told the Observer she would...
View ArticleExtraTime Radio: Just when you thought MLS results made sense... | USOC final...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) It figures. Just when you think you've got MLS all figured out, the league turns itself inside out with an unpredictable weekend that saw expansion Orlando trounce...
View ArticleDavid Howard backs Clodfelter in runoff
Charlotte City Council member David Howard Monday endorsed incumbent Dan Clodfelter for mayor, though its not clear whether that will translate into votes from his mostly African-American supporters....
View ArticleDan Clodfelter out-raises Jennifer Roberts in September
Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter out-raised Jennifer Roberts nearly 3-1 during the first three weeks of September, according to new reports filed Monday. Clodfelter raised $75,000 this...
View ArticleDavid Howard makes an endorsement for Charlotte mayor
City councilman David Howard, who finished a close third in the Democratic primary for Charlotte mayor, is endorsing the second-place finisher, Dan Clodfelter, for next Tuesday’s runoff. Howard will...
View ArticleMayor Clodfelter joins families, CMPD for National Day of Remembrance (City...
(Source: City of Charlotte, NC) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2015 CHARLOTTE - Mayor Dan Clodfelter gathered with families and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Support Group...
View ArticleHouston Dynamo vs. Colorado Rapids | MLS Match Preview (MLS - Major League...
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) HOUSTON DYNAMO vs. COLORADO RAPIDS BBVA COMPASS STADIUM, Houston, Texas September 26, 2015 (WEEK 30, MLS Game #303) 8:30 pm ET (ROOT Sports; Altitude) The Rapids...
View Article2 candidates for Charlotte mayor, 2 leadership styles
As neighbors, Jennifer Roberts and Dan Clodfelter could hardly be closer. Just three doors separate their Clement Avenue homes in the Elizabeth neighborhood. But the two candidates in Tuesday’s...
View ArticleWhat Charlotte’s mayoral candidates say about small business
Normally, entrepreneurs are the ones who have to make pitches. At a forum next week, however, it will be the mayoral and city council candidates in the spotlight – as they make their case to the city’s...
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