Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mecklenburg County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in public safety with medium priority
Atrium Health behavioral health hospital
Commissioners celebrated Atrium Health's $340 million commitment for a 168-bed behavioral health hospital in University City — a major addition to a community long short on psychiatric beds, with no county money involved.
Crime and Public Safety
Charlotte's spike in violence has residents demanding answers and putting serious heat on city leaders to fix local safety strategies. It's becoming the top issue on everyone's mind as people worry about their day-to-day security.