This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. To recognize this important event, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee and partners will host a special program and celebration.
A panel including keynote speaker Professor Theodore M. Shaw, Director of the Center for Civil Rights at the University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill School of Law, will provide an overview of this monumental moment in American history.
Tuesday, July 1
ImaginOn - Wells Fargo Playhouse (300 East 7th St.)
Reception starts at 6 p.m.
Program starts at 7 p.m.
To attend this event, RSVP online or contact Renee Thompson at rthompson@charlottenc.gov or (704) 336-2424.
The City Council approved the FY2015 Operating Budget and five-year Community Investment Plan, which totals $2.1 billion, at their June 9th Business Meeting. City Manager Ron Carlee presented his budget recommendations on May 5th which he emphasized were:
- Stable and practical
- Consistent with Council policy
- Represented a strong value to both tax and rate payers.
The FY2015 budget includes operating allocations that efficiently maintain core services upon which residents can depend, as well as infrastructure investments that address the needs of a growing community.
For full details on the FY2015 budget, click here.
Effective planning is vital as neighborhoods and merchant associations work to achieve community goals. To help organizations create a plan for success, the City of Charlotte’s Neighborhood & Business Services (N&BS) department will host a Neighborhood Board Retreat on Saturday, July 19. The event will be held 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at UNC-Charlotte Center City (320 E. 9th Street).
Capacity is limited. Applicants will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to first-time attendees, and each organization must have five to 15 participants. For more eligibility information, click here
Click here to apply. The deadline to register is Monday, June 23.
For more information, please contact N&BS Neighborhood Resources Liaison Liz Mitchell at 704-336-8409 or enmitchell@charlottenc.gov.
June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the many benefits of owning a home for individuals and the community. What Homeownership Month does not highlight are the families struggling to keep their homes out of foreclosure.
The N.C. Foreclosure Prevention Fund helps responsible homeowners keep their homes while they get back on their feet after job loss or other temporary financial hardships. There is no cost for assistance, which is offered as a zero-interest, deferred loan that pays the homeowner’s mortgage for up to 36 months ($36,000) during job search or retraining, or brings a mortgage current after the owner experiences a reduction of income.
No repayment is due as long as the homeowner continues to live in their home. Loans for mortgage payment and reinstatement are extinguished after 10 years of occupancy.
To be eligible, the homeowner must have experienced job loss or reduction of income through no fault of their own, live in the home as their principal residence, have a mortgage balance not exceeding $300,000, have a satisfactory payment history prior to job loss, and be a legal resident.
Homeowners can apply for assistance through more than 40 HUD-approved counseling agencies statewide, including three in Mecklenburg County, online at www.NCForeclosurePrevention.gov, or by dialing 1-888-623-8631
It's flood season and we're encouraging you to spread the word about safety! Storm Water Services wants you to videotape yourself - or a group of friends - singing the “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” jingle for a chance to win an iPad or other great prizes!
To learn more about the contest, visit http:// singthejingleclt.com/.
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