Charlotte needs to find new ways to increase its tax base. In the past, annexation provided low-hanging fruit. But there's almost no more space to annex. Today, south Charlotte property taxes provide half the city’s revenue. Policymakers have presented initiatives and projects, such as affordable housing and the street car, but what do neighborhood residents want?
This community forum explored what many people see as a widespread culture of disrespect permeating our society and communities today. Panelists and audience members discussed the causes and effects of this apparent breakdown in common respect. The forum also examined the roles of parents, schools, public figures, the media and other groups in fostering an atmosphere of respect, or disrespect, in the local community.
Charlotte-area residents spoke out recently on issues in the presidential election during WFAE's community conversation event, "Politics Unplugged." Hear a sampling of the discussion.
