Welcome to Charlotte,NC
The Metropolis of Mecklenburg County
"Queen City"
Do You Want To Be In the Know?
Then join the Board of Commissioners. With nine members the board elects members in November of even-numbered years. Then they elect a chairman and vice-chairman at their first meeting in December. Your job would be to adopt the annual County budget that is suggested by the county manager, set the County property tax rate, and assess and establish priorities on the many community needs, especially those related to health, education, welfare, mental health and the environment.
As a member of the board you can make appointments to citizen advisory committees.
Tourist Magnets
The city of Charlotte has many attractions including the theme park Carowinds, US National Whitewater Center, and the Carolina Panthers Stadium. One of the most outstanding attractions of Mecklenburg County is the Biltmore Estate, located in Asheville which was built in 1889-95. There are also natural landmarks like the Capps Hill Summit and the Derita Mineral Spring.
Anthony Foxx
Mayor who is a Democrat
Patrick D. Cannon
Mayor Pro Tem
Harry L. Jones, Sr.
The County Manager