CHARLOTTE — Four incumbent Democrats are seeking re-election to the Charlotte City Council at-large seats amid a controversial settlement involving the CMPD chief.
The incumbents, LaWana Slack-Mayfield, Victoria Watlington, James Mitchell, and Dimple Ajmera, are campaigning for another term, highlighting their accomplishments and ongoing projects. The election comes after a contentious decision by the council to settle a potential lawsuit with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, which has sparked debate among the council members.
The Political Beat’s Joe Bruno sat down with the incumbents for interviews:
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Bruno also spoke to newcomers JG Lockhart, Will Holley, Namrata Yadav and Matt Britt, who are all looking for a seat on the city council.
The full interview can be found here:
The primary election is set for Sept. 9th.
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