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Republican addition could bring board bipartisanship (access required)

By Caitlin Coakley, staff writer
Published: November 5,2010

Despite the red wave that swept the House of Representatives across the country Tuesday, the Democrats on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners were able to hang on to their majority, losing only one seat. Although all six seats held by Democrats on the Board of Commissioners were challenged by Republicans — the three incumbent [...]


Decision 2010: Board of Commissioners at-large race (access required)

By Caitlin Coakley, staff writer
Published: October 26,2010

(Editor's note: The following is part of The Mecklenburg Times' coverage of the Nov. 2 elections.)


Opponents, supporters of $203M bonds package point to timing (access required)

By Caitlin Coakley, staff writer
Published: October 26,2010

With government debt and uncertainty about the economy serving as hot-button topics for this year’s local and national elections, the fate of the $203.6 million Charlotte bonds package on the Nov. 2 ballot seems uncertain — at the same time that advocates say it’s crucial for the package to pass. Voters will get to decide [...]