Charlotte Announces Five People Moving on in Race for City's Interim Mayor

Charlotte announces five people moving on in race for city's interim mayor

The person elected to be Charlotte's interim mayor will hold the position for 18 months, from July 1, 2026, to December 6, 2027.

And then there were five: Charlotte City Council narrows interim mayoral applicants

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte is one step closer to choosing its next mayor. After hearing pitches from dozens of applicants, Charlotte City Council has narrowed a field of more than 100 applicants to five finalists in the search to replace outgoing Mayor Vi Lyles. The finalists include Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell, former Mecklenburg County Commissioner Harold Cogdell, community leader Carrie Cook, Attorney Robert Harrington, and State Senator Ca…

Who Will Be Charlotte's Next Mayor? City Council Reveals Final Five Candidates

Charlotte’s next mayor could be just days away from being selected. City Council has narrowed the search for an interim mayor to five finalists who will move on to interviews during a special meeting on June 18. 1. Harold Cogdell (often listed as Harold Cogdell Jr.) Background: Longtime Charlotte attorney. Served on Charlotte City Council (2001–2003), as Chair of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, Chair of the Charlotte Housing Auth…

Charlotte City Council to interview mayoral nominees

CHARLOTTE – The following nominations were submitted for the Charlotte mayoral vacancy and will advance for interviews during a special meeting called for June 18.