Vi Lyles stepping down as mayor of Charlotte

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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces surprise resignation 6 months after reelection

Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles listens to a question during an interview on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center in Charlotte, NC. Lyles has been the mayor of Charlotte since 2017.
Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles listens to a question during an interview on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center in Charlotte, NC. Lyles has been the mayor of Charlotte since 2017. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

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