Mayor Anthony Foxx

Foxx On 'Fast Rail' To Transportation Secretary

Julie Rose — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:16:28 +0000

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx appears to be on a smooth course for confirmation as the next U.S. Secretary of Transportation. He fielded mostly friendly questions from a Senate Committee today and could be confirmed by the full Senate in a matter of weeks.

Foxx spent the last few weeks in a crash course on transportation department structure and lingo. And he's been meeting the senators who must approve his nomination, so he had a pretty good idea what they'd ask during his confirmation hearing.

News Roundtable: Mayor Foxx, Airport Authority, Panthers And More

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Is Mayor Foxx headed to Washington as the new Secretary of Transportation? His nomination may mean new leadership for the city. Who might fill his position here and what will Foxx face during his confirmation hearings. A panel of journalists and a political scientist share their thoughts on that and on the possible change in ownership of Douglas airport, Panther stadium funding and more when Charlotte Talks.

President Obama: Foxx Will Be 'Outstanding' Transportation Secretary

Michael Tomsic — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:22:17 +0000

President Obama made it official Monday afternoon: he's nominating Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx to become the next U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

With Foxx standing by his side at a White House press conference, the president said that the mayor will be an "outstanding" transportation secretary, and that Foxx's focus on transit has helped to create jobs and attract new businesses to Charlotte.

One Charlotte, Or Many? A WFAE Public Conversations Preview

Julie Rose — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:00:06 +0000

It's time again for the city of Charlotte to draw up its annual budget – including a renewed push to raise property taxes for capital projects. Last year's capital investment program proved so large – and divisive – that the council and mayor couldn't agree on any plan. They still can't. And in the interim, those divisions have proven to run deeper than city council politics. They've shown up across Charlotte and they're the topic of a special WFAE public forum Thursday at 7 p.m. at Spirit Square.

Council Threatens To Remove Airport Advisory Chairman; Dulin Calls Him A 'Chump'

Julie Rose — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:26:01 +0000

The Charlotte City Council is threatening to remove the chairman of its Airport Advisory Committee for encouraging lawmakers and commissioners in surrounding counties to support a measure that would strip the airport from the city's control.

With Mayor Foxx Out, Candidates Line Up To Replace Him

David Boraks — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:43:28 +0000

Now that Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx says he won’t seek re-election this fall, speculation has begun about who might replace him.

Foxx Won't Seek A 3rd Term

Greg Collard, Lisa Miller and Tasnim Shamma — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:42:49 +0000

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx is not running for a third term.

Foxx announced his decision during this interview with WSOC-TV. Foxx says reports that President Obama is considering him as the next Secretary of Transportation has nothing to do with his decision. He said he's been discussing it with his wife for a few months. Foxx said the big reason he’s leaving because he feels he’s accomplished much of what he came into office to do.

Charlotte City Manager Ron Carlee And Mayor Anthony Foxx

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

April 1 marked the beginning of Ron Carlee's tenure as Charlotte City Manager, the first person from out of town to hold the position in more than 30 years. Mr. Carlee brings experience both as a former county manager (Arlington Co., Virginia) and as the COO of the International City/ County Management Association, where he was able to see the operations of cities all over the world. We'll sit down with Mr. Carlee and Mayor Anthony Foxx to talk about how he plans to tackle the city budget, transit and the streetcar debate, the airport situation, and the day-to-day operations of the city, when Charlotte Talks.

Carlee Starts Work As Charlotte City Manager

Julie Rose — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:06:00 +0000

Charlotte's new boss is getting his keys and passwords. Ron Carlee begins work Monday as city manager. He'll be sworn in Monday night at the city council meeting.

Charlotte City Council Still Stalled Over Streetcar

Julie Rose — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:19:02 +0000

After nearly a year of deliberations, the Charlotte City Council met Wednesday to outline a compromise plan for raising property taxes to fund capital improvement projects. But they're still hung up over the sticking point that derailed the nearly $1 billion program last year: the streetcar.