Recent reports in various media outlets have referenced the Charlotte Chamber's position on roads funding.
To clarify the Chamber's position, the Chamber is not advocating for Mecklenburg County to levy a quarter-cent sales tax or a land transfer tax. All North Carolina counties were given the authority by the legislature earlier this year to enact either tax. The Chamber has suggested that if Mecklenburg County officials pursue either new funding source, they should consider dedicating 100 percent of the proceeds to fund needed road projects.
The Charlotte Chamber will also continue to encourage the City of Charlotte and the State of North Carolina to look for ways to fund and expedite the completion of our transportation needs.
In partnership with the Regional Roads Committee, a consortium of 16 chambers of commerce in the Charlotte region, the Charlotte Chamber is participating in forums with each of the 2008 North Carolina gubernatorial candidates to hear their transportation platforms and plans to address our specific road needs. To register to attend these "Meet This Candidate" events, please visit www.charlottechamber.com/events.
Meet This Gubernatorial Candidate
Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue
Thursday, January 17, 2008
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
State Senator Fred Smith
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
10 a.m. - Noon
State Treasurer Richard Moore
Friday, February 1, 2008
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Justice Bob Orr
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
10 a.m. - Noon
(A forum with candidate Bill Graham was previously held on November 15)
All forums will be held at:
Central Piedmont Community College, Central Campus
Tate Recital Hall, Overcash Building, 2nd Floor
To clarify the Chamber's position, the Chamber is not advocating for Mecklenburg County to levy a quarter-cent sales tax or a land transfer tax. All North Carolina counties were given the authority by the legislature earlier this year to enact either tax. The Chamber has suggested that if Mecklenburg County officials pursue either new funding source, they should consider dedicating 100 percent of the proceeds to fund needed road projects.
The Charlotte Chamber will also continue to encourage the City of Charlotte and the State of North Carolina to look for ways to fund and expedite the completion of our transportation needs.
In partnership with the Regional Roads Committee, a consortium of 16 chambers of commerce in the Charlotte region, the Charlotte Chamber is participating in forums with each of the 2008 North Carolina gubernatorial candidates to hear their transportation platforms and plans to address our specific road needs. To register to attend these "Meet This Candidate" events, please visit www.charlottechamber.com/events.
Meet This Gubernatorial Candidate
Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue
Thursday, January 17, 2008
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
State Senator Fred Smith
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
10 a.m. - Noon
State Treasurer Richard Moore
Friday, February 1, 2008
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Justice Bob Orr
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
10 a.m. - Noon
(A forum with candidate Bill Graham was previously held on November 15)
All forums will be held at:
Central Piedmont Community College, Central Campus
Tate Recital Hall, Overcash Building, 2nd Floor
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