Open Letter to Charlotte City Council regarding Extraordinary Events Ordinance I wrote this letter on the Extraordinary Event Ordinance and sent it to the Charlotte City Council and Mayor Jennifer Roberts today. I am republishing it here now for the sake of continued public discourse on this important topic.
Three ways the HB2 “repeal” will further harm LGBTQ people If you thought HB2 was the worst anti-LGBTQ piece of legislation in the country, you are wrong — HB186 is exponentially worse. Continue Reading →
Plaza Midwood restaurant owner receives praise for gender-neutral restroom One local restaurant owner is taking a personal and professional stand against discrimination as Charlotte continues to debate a package of LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination ordinances slated for a vote on Feb. 8. Continue Reading →
Charlotte City Council to take up LGBT non-discrimination ordinances in February Charlotte City Council is tentatively scheduled to reconsider a package of LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination ordinances at a vote on Feb. 8, following a community forum on the measures planned by the Charlotte Community Relations Committee and Community Building Initiative. Continue Reading →
After election, new challenges and opportunities for Charlotte LGBT community Tuesday’s election results offer us a unique context now for tackling the challenges and opportunities Charlotte’s LGBT community will face in the weeks, months and years to come. Continue Reading →
Charlotte secures a pro-LGBT City Council and other takeaways from the primary Commentary and a breakdown of Charlotte municipal primary results, including thoughts on the LGBT vote and efforts to pass an LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance with a new City Council. Continue Reading →
Liveblog: Charlotte Primary Election Results Live updates the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, as Charlotte reviews results from today’s municipal primary election. Up for grabs are the Democratic and Republican nominations for mayor, as well as Democratic nominations for several at-large seats and district races. Continue Reading →
Authenticity and loyalty guide my personal Charlotte primary choices this year No one doubts it — this year’s municipal elections in Charlotte are tough. After much thought, I’ve finally come to a decision on who I’ll cast my ballot for in primary elections on Tuesday. Continue Reading →
Gay campaign ads arrive in Charlotte voters’ mailboxes Mailers for the TurnOUT Charlotte! get-out-the-vote campaign began arriving in local voters’ mailboxes on Thursday. Continue Reading →
Why the LGBT vote matters in Charlotte’s primary, by the numbers Today begins early voting in Charlotte’s upcoming primary election. The LGBT vote turnout could be significant election changer. Continue Reading →
Poll data hints that Charlotte Republicans have gotten more, not less, anti-LGBT This year’s failed LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination effort was among the questions asked of voters in a Charlotte Observer poll — and the responses highlight and confirm the contention and division we saw over the effort earlier this year. Continue Reading →
Not all agree on slate of LGBT-endorsed Charlotte candidates A mutual slate of endorsed Charlotte City Council candidates released by three local, state and national LGBT groups this week isn’t being accepted at face value by all LGBT residents or allies. Continue Reading →
MeckPAC endorses Clodfelter for mayor The Mecklenburg LGBT Political Action Committee (MeckPAC) has released their full primary election voter guide, including an endorsement for mayoral candidate and incumbent Dan Clodfelter and tips on the receptiveness of other candidates running for City Council. Continue Reading →
Five Facts: How did LGBT groups choose their Charlotte candidates? I’ve seen questions surface on exactly how three local, state and national LGBT groups chose their mutual slate of endorsed at-large and district City Council candidates. Here are five facts drilling into how the choices, along with some analysis and commentary on my part. Continue Reading →
LGBT groups back council candidates, say they will turn out ‘critical mass’ Representatives of three LGBT advocacy groups announced their endorsements of City Council candidates at a press conference Wednesday morning, throwing their weight — and money — behind four at-large Democratic candidates and several candidates in contested district races. Continue Reading →
