We made history — now we build what comes next
Friends, Tuesday night was a moment we’ll never forget. Our community came together, chose progress, and voted for a future where everyone can move more freely, breathe cleaner air, and […]
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Fast, easy, reliable bus and microtransit – but only if you vote for it
As the region grows, so do the opportunities and the challenges of getting around. Here in Mecklenburg County, the proposed one-percent county-wide sales tax referendum offers a once-in-a-generation chance to […]
Sustain Charlotte 2025 Candidate Survey
As a 501 (c) (3) organization, Sustain Charlotte does not endorse candidates. The survey was sent to all Charlotte City Council and Mayoral candidates before the general election. We are […]
Iryna’s Death: What We’ve Said, What’s Being Done, and Why the November 4 Vote Matters More Than Ever
On August 22, 2025, our city was shaken by a tragic and senseless loss. Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was fatally attacked while riding the LYNX Blue Line near […]
Letter to Charlotte City Council Regarding Iryna’s Death
We sent the letter below to Mayor Lyles and the Charlotte City Council on September 15, 2025. Dear Mayor and City Council Members, In light of the recent tragic […]
Biketoberfest 2025
Biketoberfest is your chance to explore the city on an epic, family-friendly scavenger hunt.
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Contact Rep. Majeed and Rep. Cunningham!
Here’s a clear, concise call script you can use when calling, along with email options and the contact info for both Rep. Majeed and Rep. Cunningham asking them to sustain […]
Talk of the Town (QC Nerve)
House Bill 948, known as the PAVE Act, passed the NC House. The bill, introduced by Rep. Tricia Cotham (R-Mecklenburg), would allow Mecklenburg County voters to decide whether to raise […]
Why our newsletter is different this week
(Note: This article is a recreation of our May 17, 2025, weekly newsletter.) Behind every newsletter we send is a real person. Today, that person is grieving her father’s tragic […]