The job of the host committee for the 2012 Democratic National Convention is to make sure Charlotte’s small-business community is aware of the opportunities to make money with the convention. That was the message from Dan Murrey, director of the host committee, today ...

Tagged with: 2012 Democratic National Convention Dan Murrey Harvey Gantt

Mayor Anthony Foxx today said former County Commissioner Dan Murrey will be the executive director for the host committee of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Foxx made the announcement at the Bechtler Museum at noon. “Dan brings just the right mix ...

Tagged with: Anthony Foxx Dan Murrey

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx and former Mayor Harvey Gantt said it will be important to make sure that minority businesses aren’t overlooked when the Democratic National Convention comes to Charlotte in 2012. “This convention is about showcasing our city but also about ...

Tagged with: 2012 Democratic National Convention Anthony Foxx Dan Murrey Harvey Gantt

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 ...

Tagged with: Bill James Charlotte Area Transit System Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Dan Murrey Dumont Clarke George Dunlap Harold Cogdell Jennifer Roberts Jim Pendergraph Karen Bentley Matthew Ridenhour Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Neil Cooksey Vilma Leake

The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners received a report Wednesday by Hyong Yi, the county’s budget director, on the neighborhoods that may have closed schools as well as recreation centers and libraries that are shuttered or have reduced hours. According ...

Tagged with: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Dan Murrey Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department

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

Tagged with: Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte Area Transit System Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Dan Murrey Decision 2010 Harold Cogdell Jennifer Roberts Jim Pendergraph Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Pat McCrory

The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners deferred a vote Tuesday night to give $75,000 to a library task force, saying more time was needed to learn where the money would be going. At the commissioners meeting, county manager Harry Jones requested that the ...

Tagged with: Dan Murrey George Dunlap Harold Cogdell Harry Jones Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners

A look at happenings in local government Commission votes down immigration proposal The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners on Monday voted down a proposal by Commissioner Bill James to request more information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security about how ...

Tagged with: Bill James Charlotte Area Transit System Dan Murrey Dumont Clarke George Dunlap Harold Cogdell Karen Bentley Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Neil Cooksey Vilma Leake