Charlotte interim mayoral race heats up with final interviews on Thursday

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CHARLOTTE — The battle for interim Charlotte mayor enters a new phase on Thursday with the final five candidates.

Charlotte City Council will grill each of the following candidates:

  • Former Charlotte Councilman Harold Cogdell
  • Longtime civic leader Carrie Cook
  • N.C. Bar Association President Robert Harrington
  • Incumbent Charlotte City Councilman James Mitchell
  • State Sen. Caleb Theodros

City council will interview each one on Thursday. The final vote is on Monday.