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Mayors: It’s time to work together for Charlotte

More cooperation with the business community, consolidation with Mecklenburg County government, and a greater focus on education: Charlotte’s former mayors called for widespread changes at a forum Tuesday night, but also said they’re hopeful about the city’s future.

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Bruton Smith blasts Cabarrus politicians, taxes
By Adam Bell | E-mail | May 21, 2013
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A day after threatening to move the fall NASCAR race out of Concord, track owner Bruton Smith blamed Cabarrus County politicians for raising his taxes and not caring about the speedway as much as fans do.
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New Meck budget would hike taxes 2.5 cents
By David Perlmutt | E-mail | May 21, 2013
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Interim Mecklenburg County Manager Bobbie Shields recommended a 2.5-cent tax rate hike Tuesday, largely to maintain current county services and help offset a shrinking tax base after the botched 2011 property revaluation.

Bobcats submit application to switch name to Hornets
By Rick Bonnell | E-mail | May 21, 2013
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Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan announced Tuesday the team has submitted an application to change its name to the Hornets for the 2014-15 season.

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Jones’ severance package: $263,599
Staff reports | May 21, 2013
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Mecklenburg County has agreed to pay former County Manager Harry Jones a severance package totaling $263,599.46, a county spokesman said Tuesday.

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