Charlotte extends contract for interim city attorney

CHARLOTTE — The city of Charlotte’s interim attorney will be on the job longer.

Leaders voted 7 to 3 to extend Anthony Fox’s contract.

Fox has been controversial after city leaders voted to settle with Chief Johnny Jennings.

He previously said he was not interested in his contract being extended.

A pool of full-time candidates will be presented to the city council in August.

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