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Budget Public Hearing FY2026 - 2027

Mecklenburg County

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Last discussed Jan 21, 2026.

Public comments (22)

SupportiveMarcus KriderJan 21, 2026

Requested funding for the non-profit organization 'Teaching Right Before They Go Left' to support youth after-school programs.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 48:00 →
SupportiveDevanya Govan HuntJan 21, 2026

Advocated for early care and education funding and support for home-based childcare providers.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 52:01 →
SupportiveDominique Bostic ArringtonJan 21, 2026

Highlighted the need for inclusive support and recognition for diverse early childhood education settings.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 55:54 →
SupportiveSandra HannaJan 21, 2026

Requested tax relief, bulk purchasing programs, and fee waivers for licensed family childcare homes.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 58:42 →
SupportiveBeverly Knox DavisJan 21, 2026

Expressed gratitude for 2025 funding and requested additional support for the Historic Hoskins community hub and food pantry.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:02:30 →
SupportiveLaura CooperJan 21, 2026

Requested increased local funding for CMS to retain experienced teachers amidst state and federal funding cuts.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:04:56 →
SupportiveStacy HancockJan 21, 2026

Emphasized the impact of low teacher pay and workloads on classroom experience and student success.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:08:16 →
ConcernedLucille HowardJan 21, 2026

Discussed state funding shortfalls for public education and the resulting reliance on local property tax revenue.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:09:47 →
SupportiveCarol Gray AdlerJan 21, 2026

Called on the business community and county leaders to adequately fund public education and teacher salaries.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:12:42 →
SupportiveEileen ArizaJan 21, 2026

Requested sustained funding for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library staffing and core services.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:15:16 →
SupportiveJohn BuchanJan 21, 2026

Requested sustained investment in library collections and staffing to support circulation growth.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:18:22 →
SupportiveCaroline ToweryJan 21, 2026

Highlighted the library's role in workforce development, early literacy, and mobile outreach, requesting FY27 funding.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:22:34 →
SupportiveKyle QueenJan 21, 2026

Urged the county to loudly advocate for fully funded public education and address state-level funding deficiencies.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:22:24 →
SupportiveKenneth RobinsonJan 21, 2026

Requested funding for grassroots organizations and long-term housing subsidies for low-income workers.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:22:24 →
SupportiveJennifer VollmerJan 21, 2026

Shared success stories from grassroots wraparound services and requested continued funding support.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:22:24 →
SupportiveMichelle WinchesterJan 21, 2026

Requested county partnership and support for Alpha Learning Center to expand family educational and workforce programs.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:36:04 →
SupportiveGene WinchesterJan 21, 2026

Expressed appreciation for community trust and requested funding to expand Alpha Learning Center's corridor programs.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:38:49 →
SupportiveMen Tchaas AriJan 21, 2026

Highlighted the proven impact of Communities in Schools in supporting student attendance and upward mobility.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:42:00 →
SupportiveQueen WilliamsJan 21, 2026

Requested funding for Creative Cornerstone to provide media production training for youth in Title I schools.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:45:21 →
SupportiveRobert HillmanJan 21, 2026

Requested continued Culture Blocks support, after-school STEM funding, and a STEM recreation center.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:49:40 →
SupportiveDon ThomasJan 21, 2026

Shared workforce development outcomes for Year Up United and offered partnership on county economic mobility goals.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:51:54 →
SupportiveKim JanatJan 21, 2026

Requested property tax relief, parent education initiatives, and bulk purchasing programs for family childcare homes.

Board of Commissioners — January 21, 2026 · 1:55:00 →