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July 3, 2013

 

Charlotte City Council appoints Patsy Kinsey Mayor

On Monday, July 1, Patsy Kinsey resigned as City Council’s District 1 representative and was sworn in as Charlotte Mayor after being appointed to the office by her colleagues on City Council. Kinsey will complete the term of former Mayor Anthony Foxx, who resigned to serve as the US Secretary of Transportation.  

“I’m humbled and honored to be appointed Mayor, and thankful to my fellow City Council members for their vote of confidence and this tremendous opportunity to serve our community,” Kinsey said. “I look forward to working with Council to ensure a seamless transition and steadfast leadership so that we can continue to move our City forward.”

Kinsey, a Democrat, was elected to City Council in 2003 and was serving in her fifth term. As a council member, Kinsey chaired the Housing and Neighborhood Development Committee and was a member of the Council-Manager Relations and Transportation and Planning Committees. She also was the Council representative to the Discovery Place Board of Directors as well as the Centralina Council of Governments (COG) Executive Board, where she served as secretary. 

Prior to serving on City Council, Kinsey served on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners from 1990 to 1994. She is currently a member of Charlotte Center City Partners’ board.

District 1 Council Seat Vacancy

The City of Charlotte is now accepting applications for the District 1 City Council position vacated by Patsy Kinsey upon her appointment as Mayor. The individual appointed by the City Council will serve the remainder of the term which expires on Monday, December 2.

Interested applicants can submit their application online here. Applications may also be submitted by email, fax or hard copy. Applications will be filed in the City Clerk’s office, distributed to the Mayor and City Council for consideration, and made available as public records.

Applicants must be registered as a Democrat and reside within the City of Charlotte’s District 1 to be eligible. To find out which Council district you reside, click here; or, to confirm voter registration information, click here.

The deadline to submit an application is Monday, July 15, at noon. 

For more information about the application process, visit the Citywide Newsroom.

City of Charlotte Holiday Schedule

City of Charlotte offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4. 

CATS will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thursday, July 4. For the complete CATS holiday schedule, visitridetransit.org.

CURB IT! July 4 Collection Schedule & Reminders

Solid Waste Services will provide garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky waste collection services according to the normal schedule on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. Residents are reminded of the following tips to ensure collection:

  • Bag all garbage before placing it in the garbage rollout cart. Do not overfill the cart.
  • Remove food/liquid residue and lids from all recyclable containers before placing them in the recycling cart.
  • Trimmings from shrubs and trees must be no longer than five feet in length and no larger than four inches in diameter.
  • Place collection materials curbside by 6:30 a.m. on day of collection. Rollout carts must be removed by midnight the same day.
  • Place collection items within six feet of the curb. Please do not block the sidewalk.
  • Call 311 (704-336-7600) or visit http://curbit.charlottenc.gov to schedule bulky waste collection.

A collection calendar is available to view now, online.

For more information on all Curb It! collection services, visit http://curbit.charlottenc.gov or call 311 (704-336-7600).

Keep Your Pet Safe During Summer

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Animal Care & Control Division (AC&C) is reminding pet owners that it’s once again the time of year we hear fireworks, firecrackers, thunderstorms and experience hot temperatures! Please be mindful how this affects your pets as the 4th of July holiday approaches and summer thunderstorms and heat waves roll through our region.  

AC&C advises pet owners to secure pets in an area of their home where they feel safe and secure. This will help avoid unnecessary stress on your pet or possible injury and accidental escape.  Here are a few more things to keep in mind:

  • If your pet is upset by a door slamming or other loud noises consider consulting with your vet for a type of sedative.
  • Some animals become destructive when frightened, so be sure that you’ve removed any items that your pet could destroy or that would be harmful to your pet if chewed or consumed.
  • Leave the radio or television on at normal volume to provide your pet companionship.
  • Make sure your pets are wearing identification or microchipped so they can be returned if they do get lost. Animals found running at-large should be taken to the Animal Care & Control at 8315 Byrum Drive in Charlotte, where they will have the best chance of being reunited with their owners. 

For more tips on how to keep your pets safe during the summer months, click here. 

The GOV Channel is Your City Source

The GOV Channel brings you the latest City Source episode on Thursday, July 4 at 7 p.m. In this special episode of City Source, you’ll take a tour of all 13 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Divisions and meet the courageous women working to make our community safe.

For your convenience, you can view episodes of City Source online.