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Early Voting Begins October 15 | Election Day November 3

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On the 2020 general election ballot, City of Charlotte voters have the opportunity to approve a $197.2 million bond referenda package that will fund construction and revitalization of transportation corridors including streets and sidewalks, more affordable housing, and improvements to neighborhoods in established and emerging high-growth areas. At end end of your ballot, please vote YES ✅ for all three bonds: $102.7 million for streets, $50 million for housing and $44.5 million for neighborhoods.

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Facebook Live: Virtual Bonds Discussions Starting Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Friday, October 16, we're kicking off a virtual bonds discussion series, which will be hosted on Facebook Live and covering the bonds topics of housing, streets and neighborhood improvements.

Here are the details of the trio of virtual events, so make sure to mark your calendars! Facebook Live event links below.

Friday, October 16, 12-12:30

Bonds Discussion: Housing

Tomorrow's event is focused on affordable housing and our speaker will be Pam Wideman, director of the City of Charlotte's Housing and Neighborhood Services, who will provide information about how the city uses affordable housing bonds. The event will be moderated by John Kindbom, Canopy REALTOR Association President.

To view the housing Facebook Live reminder and tune into the event, click here.

Monday, October 19, 12-12:30

Bonds Discussion: Streets

Monday's topic is street improvements and our speaker will be Kieth Cockrell, campaign co-chair and Global Technology & Operations Chief Operating Officer at Bank of America, who will be discussing the $102.7 million streets bond and its importance to the city’s quality of life and economic vitality.

The event will be moderated by Tracy Montross, Regional Director of Government Affairs at American Airlines.

To view the streets Facebook Live reminder and tune into the event, click here.

Wednesday, October 21, 12-12:30 PM

Bonds Discussion: Neighborhood Improvements

Wednesday's topic is neighborhood improvements and our speaker will be Angela Yochem, EVP and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Novant Health, who will be discussing the $44.5 million neighborhoods bond that supports the Corridors of Opportunity and Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (CNIP). The event will be moderated by Steve Allison, MVA Public Affairs.

T o view the neighborhoods Facebook Live reminder and tune into the event, click here.

Early Voting Under Way

And, we're off! Today, early voting started at 33 locations in Mecklenburg County. Locations this year include Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center and Bojangles Entertainment Complex. Early voting hours at all sites are 8 AM-7:30 PM on weekdays, 8 AM-3 PM on Saturdays and 1-5 PM on Sundays.

Make sure to make it to the end of your ballot and vote YES for all three bonds!

Visit our website's early voting page for a list of all locations.

Frequently Asked Question

Q: What would happen if the bonds don't win?

A: If these bonds are not approved by voters, the projects would be delayed until a future bond is passed or other funding sources are identified.

Visit our website's FAQ page for more frequently asked questions.

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