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Mecklenburg County issues Abatement Order for homeless ‘Tent City,’ few answers given on enforcement Mecklenburg County issues Abatement Order for homeless ‘Tent City' after rat infestation By David Hodges | February 16, 2021 at 8:46 PM EST - Updated February 16 at 11:16 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Mecklenburg County leaders said the health and safety conditions at the homeless encampment known as Tent City were dangerous and residents had to be moved out to address a growing rat infestation. However, few answers have been given as to how residents will be moved out if the...

Over the past two years the county has spent $94 million in addressing the board’s priorities.

County commissioner pushes for equal access to COVID-19 vaccine in underserved communities County commissioner pushes for equal access to COVID-19 vaccine in underserved communities By Paige Pauroso | January 26, 2021 at 5:48 PM EST - Updated February 12 at 10:01 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Thousands of people in Mecklenburg County are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine but some say they may not all have an equal opportunity. County health leaders are working to close the gap but county commissioner Mark Jerrell say it’s not happening fast enough. Trends are going down which is a ...

Mecklenburg County gave CARES grants to delinquent taxpayers too Not only did Mecklenburg County award low-interest loans to businesses that owed back taxes before the pandemic, the county also gave grants to delinquent taxpayers. Author: Nate Morabito Updated: 6:24 PM EST December 17, 2020 MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — A new report found not only did Mecklenburg County award small business loans to delinquent taxpayers, but the county also gave CARES Act grants to businesses that owed back taxes, according to county records. Economic Development Director Peter ...