CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is facing four challengers in the primary election on Tuesday.
The challengers, all Democrats, include Brendan MaGinnis, Sydney Acute McDaniel, Delter Guin, and Gemini Boyd.
They have united in their opposition to the sales tax increase, which is intended to fund improvements in the city’s transit system. Additionally, they have voiced concerns about Mayor Lyles’ leadership and the current trajectory of Charlotte’s development.
Whoever wins the mayoral primary will face Republican Terrie Donovan and Libertarian Rob Yates this November.
>> In the video at the top of the page, The Politcal Beat’s Joe Bruno speaks to the candiates on top issues in Charlotte.
(WATCH BELOW: Former Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari no longer with FTA)
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