Mecklenburg County voters could decide whether to fund transportation (WCCB)
After decades of discussion, Mecklenburg County Commissioners will have the power to let voters decide if they want to pay a 1% sales tax to create a transportation fund. NC Governor Josh Stein signed PAVE Act into law which clears the way for a transportation referendum on the November 2025 ballot.
“This will just help us be a healthier city, a safer city, and a city where we’re wasting less time sitting in traffic trying to get to the places we need to go,” Shannon Binns, founder of Sustain Charlotte said. “Whether you’re trying to walk or bike, get access to a bus stop, or drive, these funds will allow us to make a $19 billion investment over the next 20 years, which is significant.”