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🇺🇸 General election: Polls are open today until 7:30 p.m.
On the ballot:
◼️ The big transportation referendum in Mecklenburg County◼️ City/town elections for city/town councils and mayors◼️ 6 seats on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education
Today’s the day that Mecklenburg voters will finally weigh in on an ambitious $25B plan designed to improve transit and transportation, through an increase in the local sales tax.
Voters will also elect city and town councils and mayors throughout the region — people who will help determine policies on important local topics such as growth, housing, public safety and taxes.
There are also six seats up for grabs on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. Today’s winners will oversee the policy and budget for a district with 140,000+ students.
➡️ If you want to brush up quickly, check out The Election Hub.
It’s a nonprofit The Ledger is partnering with to provide neutral and easy-to-access information on candidates and voting. It’s 100% ad-free, free to use and hosted on a pleasant website. It has information on all Mecklenburg candidates (including the towns); Gaston County candidates in Gastonia, Belmont and Mount Holly; and the big referendum.
◼️ Hours: Polls at each precinct are open on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 4) from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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➡️ For more information, check out the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections site at meckboe.org.
Look for clear, comprehensive news and analysis of today’s vote in tomorrow morning’s Charlotte Ledger.
—Tony Mecia
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