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Vote Yes for City Bond! Newsletter

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Weekly Campaign Newsletter
On the 2018 general election ballot, City of Charlotte voters have the opportunity to approve a $223 million bond referenda package that will fund construction and revitalization of transportation corridors including streets and sidewalks, affordable housing, and improvements to neighborhoods in established and emerging high-growth areas.

Voters will find the bonds at the end of the ballot in the referenda section following the six constitutional amendments.
Early Voting Begins Next Wednesday
Early voting starts for North Carolina residents on October 17. Across Charlotte, there are 19 locations to cast a ballot early, 7 AM-7 PM during the weeks of October 17-November 2, and select weekend days with varying hours.
 
Early voting is a great opportunity to cast your vote at a more convenient time and location to you, as early voters are allowed to vote at any precinct in their county. For a full map, list of locations and hours and more information, visit the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. 
 
Know Your Ballot Before You Go

Before you vote, become familiar with your ballot. The city bonds referenda are at the very end of your ballot, following the six constitutional amendments. Make sure you get to the very end and check YES to all three. Below is a preview of the ballot. To view sample ballot by address, visit Mecklenburg Board of Elections.


Project Spotlight: Sunset/Beatties Ford Neighborhood Improvements
On this year's ballot, $55 million will go to fund capital projects and address immediate infrastructure needs in our city's older neighborhoods and emerging high-growth areas. Below is an example of a recent project made possible with support from the Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (CNIP).

The Sunset/Beatties Ford CNIP area includes several established communities in a high-growth area of north and northwest Charlotte. It was chosen due to the opportunities for development, redevelopment and leveraging existing assets within the community. These projects seeks to create impactful change in the community to help people better access jobs, transportation and recreation. While nearly 20 percent of the Sunset/Beatties Ford CNIP area is park/greenspace, safe access to the existing parks is very limited. This project's goal is to enhance pedestrian and bicycle connections along Sunset Road and Beatties Ford Road and make improvements to the intersection at the entrance of the park. This will give residents in adjacent neighborhoods, as well as students and staff at Hornet's Nest Elementary School, better access by bike or foot to the park and retail at the intersection of Sunset and Beatties Ford roads.
For more information about this project, please visit the CNIP website. And for more information about other projects included in the neighborhood improvement bond, please visit Vote Yes for Bonds website.
Sunset Beatties Ford Road Area CNIP

Sunset Beatties Ford Road Area CNIP
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will my taxes go up with a "yes" vote?

A: No. The financing costs for these bonds are included in the current city budget, which included a one-quarter cent property tax increase for debt service. No additional property tax increase will be required to pay for these bonds.

Visit Vote Yes For Bonds' FAQ page for more frequently asked questions.
Yard Sign Pick-up Locations
Show your support for City Bonds by placing a sign in your yard or business. If you have already submitted your request to pick up a sign through Vote Yes For Bonds' Get Involved page, please visit one of the following locations to claim your sign:

Allen Tate SouthPark
6700 Fairview Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30; Sat. 11-2; Sun. 1-4
Allen Tate University
145 West W T Harris Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28262
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30; Sat. 9-6; Sun. 12-6
Allen Tate Steele Creek
2130 Ayrsley Town Boulevard, Suite A
Charlotte, NC 28273
Hours: M-Sat. 9-5; Sun. 1-5
Charlotte Chamber
330 S. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Hours: M-F 8-5

Please remember to follow the city sign ordinance. Click here to view.
October 12th 2018 Report Reply

Early Voting Sites

https://www.mecknc.gov/BOE/Documents/early%20voting%20calendar%20for%208GNCMECK.pdf

October 12th 2018 Report Reply
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