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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mecklenburg County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lake Wylie water quality and interbasin transfer
The Lake Wylie Marine Commission flagged severe sedimentation, toxic Lyngbya algae, invasive weeds, and unsafe charter boat operations, and withdrew its support for Charlotte Water's interbasin transfer after new modeling showed impacts arriving decades early. It's asking each county for $35,000 next year, up from $25,000.
Greenway Waste Solutions Landfill Expansion and TEFRA Bonds
Greenway Waste Solutions is expanding its solid waste facility in Huntersville and received approval for $20 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds. Following community and commissioner advocacy, the company committed to strong environmental stewardship, native tree replanting, and permanent tree-save buffers.