Did you know? The city invests in small businesses through its Business Matching Grants program. Applications for the fall cycle for the city's small business matching grants are open through Nov. 15.

Learn more: charlottenc.gov/City-News/Appl…

Solid Waste Services is operating on its regular schedule the week of Veterans Day. Be sure that carts are at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on collection day. It is a green recycling collection week.

Whether you vote early this month or on Election Day in November, you'll be seeing general obligation bonds on the ballot. These GO bonds, as they're often called, are one of the ways the City of Charlotte pays for major projects.

Want to know more about how they work? This ur "City Budget" episode of QC IQ helps break it down for you.

🗳️ For more on GO bonds and how they fit into the city's future for housing and transportation, visit cltgov.me/GObonds.

Twenty-five years later, we remember.

Charlotte Fire pauses to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the courage and sacrifice of those who responded.

We will never forget.

In observance of Labor Day, there will be no garbage, recycling or scheduled bulky waste collection on Monday, Sept. 7.

Monday customers: Set carts out Tuesday.

Tuesday-Friday customers: Set carts out on your normal day. Leave carts out until collected; service may be delayed. .m. Friday, call 311.

There will be no yard waste this week. View our holiday collection guidelines at cltgov.me/swsholidays.

We want to hear your thoughts about data centers in your community. Join us for one of the six community engagement sessions or take the online survey at cltgov.me/datacentersurv…. For more information and opportunities to engage, visit cltgov.me/datacenters.

The City of Charlotte currently has a moratorium on data centers in place until November. The moratorium includes a specific timeline for research, feedback and policy change recommendations. Join city officials and subject matter experts to learn more about data center impacts to help guide potential policy changes at an upcoming community engagement session at cltgov.me/datacentersess….

Road closure update in Lower South End! Along South Boulevard, between Clanton Road and Old Pineville Road, both lanes heading south will be closed from July 13 through Aug. 14. The recommended detour is Clanton Road to Tryon Street to Woodlawn Avenue and back to South Boulevard.

Extreme heat resources are available from July 2-5: meck.co/4eRuGz3

Options include:
- Roof Above Day, Roof Above Men's and Salvation Army Center of Hope for unsheltered neighbors;
- Park and Recreation.

@CATSRideTransit will offer rides to cooling stations.

Solid Waste Services will collect residential garbage, recycling and yard waste on Friday, July 3. Bulky waste will be collected as scheduled. Be sure that carts are placed at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on collection day. It is an orange recycling week. Visit curbit.charlottenc.gov for more information.

If you're setting off fireworks or grilling out, make sure you're properly disposing of hazardous waste to help keep our drivers safe and collection on time. Learn how at cltgov.me/HazardousWaste.

Solid Waste Services is operating on its regular schedule the week of Juneteenth. Be sure that carts are at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on collection day. It is an orange recycling collection week.

Learn more at curbit.charlottenc.gov.

Are you the technician everyone turns to when others can’t figure it out? Put your expertise to work with the City of Charlotte as a Heavy Diesel Technician. Join our award-winning Fleet Management team and help maintain the vehicles and equipment that keep our city running every tool reimbursement, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus are only the beginning. This job means real diagnostics, real repairs, and real impact.

Your skills keep fleets on the road. Your work keeps Charlotte moving. Apply today at cltgov.me/dieseltech!

Attention businesses in the restaurant, beverage and hospitality industries... The Green Crown Program is BACK and better than ever! Earn your crowns today through this voluntary, free program that recognizes establishments for their sustainable practices.

Let us shine a light ) work you are doing while serving the community. Learn more and apply by July 1: cltgov.me/greencrown

NEW: In a 9-2 vote, Charlotte City Council has adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget and FY 2027 – 2031 Capital Investment Plan. The fiscal year will begin on July 1, 2026.

Highlights of the FY 2027 Budget:
🟢 Promoting Public Safety
🟢 Investing in Small Businesses and ng Mobility Goals
🟢 Investing in Team Charlotte

Read the full release on the approved FY 2027 Budget at cltgov.me/FY2027.

There’s nothing like walking out your front door and seeing a tree coming to life. 🌳

More shade. Less heat. A better-looking block. That’s what a street tree can do, and you can get one planted for free!

Landscape Management is growing Charlotte’s tree canopy one neighborhood ed for yard space. These trees are planted along the street, where they benefit the whole community.

Request a tree for your street at cltgov.me/streettree.

We love seeing young people active and outdoors, but e‑bike misuse is creating dangerous situations on our roads. We’re seeing more juveniles riding them recklessly on busy roads without regard for traffic laws. That puts riders, drivers, and pedestrians at risk. E‑bike misuse ures, juvenile charges and most importantly — serious injuries or fatalities.

Let’s work together to keep our streets safe. Parents: please talk with your kids about responsible riding and the laws that apply to e‑bikes. Safety isn’t optional, it’s life‑saving.

🚧 Construction Notice: I-277 Lane Closures

Starting today (Tuesday, June 2), the inside lanes of the John Belk Freeway (I‑277) in both directions will close for approximately four months as the contractor installs barrier walls and removes/reconstructs the center median for ruction.

Barrier wall installation and median demolition are expected to wrap up by Tuesday, June 9. During this one-week period, additional overnight lane closures may be needed. Residents may notice some increased noise during demolition.

The inside lanes of I-277 will remain closed for the full four‑month construction period to allow crews to work safely in the center median. Work will take place Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The ramp to South Boulevard (Exit 1E) on the north side of I-277 remains reduced to one lane while work continues on the north side of the bridge. Ramps on the south side of I-277 remain open.

To ensure worker and motorist safety, please obey all directional signage in the project area.

For project details, visit charlottenc.gov/railtrailbridge.

The City of Charlotte is currently accepting applications for the mayoral seat vacancy.

Interested candidates must meet eligibility requirements:
- Be a registered voter in Mecklenburg County
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be a registered Democrat
- Reside within the corporate - Be qualified to vote in City Council elections

Learn more and apply by 5 p.m. on June 9 at cltgov.me/mayoralseat.

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, more people hit the roads for summer. Traffic crashes spike during these months, especially for teens. We can prevent traffic tragedies by looking out for one another and making safe choices.

Commit to safe travel: cltgov.me/VisionZeroPled…

Remembering with gratitude the sacrifice of all those who served. On this Memorial Day, let's take a moment to reflect on their brave contributions and express our appreciation for their service.

City offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday, May re under a new holiday collection schedule. Solid Waste Services will not be working on the holiday. Crews will start collecting Monday and Tuesday routes on Tuesday. Read more information at cltgov.me/swsholidays.