City Council Special Meeting - June 15, 2026

The City of Charlotte held a special City Council meeting on June 15, 2026, primarily focused on the process for selecting an interim mayor to fill a vacancy. The council discussed procedural options for narrowing down a large pool of 49 candidates, including motions to adopt a nomination and ballot method, setting thresholds for advancing candidates, and scheduling interviews. There was significant debate about whether candidates who did not attend the in-person forum should remain eligible, the timeline for the selection process, and concerns about transparency and fairness. The council also addressed potential conflicts of interest related to a council member running for interim mayor and the implications of salary increases associated with the position. Ultimately, the council agreed to proceed with a ballot process allowing each member to nominate up to three candidates, with the top five advancing to interviews scheduled for June 18, 2026. The council decided to send further discussions on process details and recusal issues to a committee for more thorough consideration. No specific procurement, contracting, or budget awards were made during this meeting, though budget considerations and timelines were referenced in relation to the mayoral appointment process.