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City council member clarifies allegations of corruption, says comments were misconstrued
Monday night was Victoria Watlington’s first city council meeting after making what some perceived as blistering comments ...
Charlotte City Council member alleges corruption amid reported CMPD settlement
Charlotte City Council member Victoria Watlington alleged corruption within city government in an email to supporters Tuesday ...
Interim city attorney in the spotlight as Charlotte City Council votes to settle
The council and CMPD are in turmoil after Channel 9 broke the news that the Charlotte City Council secretly voted to settle a ...
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Council member says Charlotte was 'unethical, immoral' in settlement with police chief
Charlotte City Council member Victoria Watlington criticized the city in an email to constituents, expressing frustration ...
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Mayor, Council Members Denounce Watlington’s Claims of Illegal Behavior
Mayor Vi Lyles joined five city council members and the city attorney to deny and denounce comments made by Dr. Victoria ...
Charlotte mayor: Council member should offer proof of corruption if she has it
Mayor Vi Lyles and some council members held a news conference to talk about council member Victoria Watlington’s statement ...
Charlotte Mayor Lyles announces efforts to improve City Council after ‘tough week’
“We are seeking a new partner,” Roof Above CEO Liz Clasen-Kelly said, noting her organization is seeing increased operating ...
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Charlotte leaders reject ‘unfounded’ misconduct allegations from councilmember
Charlotte City Council members held a press conference Tuesday afternoon in response to allegations of unethical and illegal ...
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Charlotte city attorney says nothing from closed session can be discussed. State law says otherwise
Interim Charlotte City Attorney Anthony Fox said Wednesday there are criminal penalties for elected officials to disclose ...
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Dr. Victoria Watlington to host town hall, moderated by Channel 9’s Joe Bruno
On Thursday, Council Member Dr. Victoria Watlington will be hosting a town hall that will be open to the entire Charlotte community. It will be called “The First 100 Days: Reflections and ...