Gov University

     ​Go​​​vernment 101

An Introduction to the City of Charlotte, Your Local Government​

​Videos

Learn how local government works in as little as 90 seconds. Watch our Gov 101 videos.

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​City Focus Areas

City Council has five strategic areas in which city government focuses its resources. Each focus area is supported by a city council committee and by various programs within city departments. 

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EnvironmentEnvironment Icon
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Housing & NeighborhoodsHousing Icon
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Transportation & PlanningTransportation icon
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 Explore Your Neighborhood
  • GeoPortal
    Simply enter your address to see school, property, trash, environment, voting, parks and recreation, library and quality of life data.
  • Quality of Life Explorer
    Exploring neighborhood character, economics, education, engagement, environment, health, housing, safety and transportation.
  • Neighborhood Maps
    From farmer's markets to zoning to crime mapping, explore your community.

Connecting to your local government

You can stay connected with Charlotte's government in several ways.

Visit CharlotteNC.gov/311 to access city and county services and make online requests 24/7. You can also dial 311 or 704-336-7600 Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for service information.​

​Citywide newsroom

Be the first to know city news and updates at charlottenc.gov/newsroom

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Attend city council meetings

FIRST MONDAYS Council Strategy Session
SECOND MONDAYS Public Forum/Council Business Meeting
THIRD MONDAYS Zoning Meeting
FOURTH MONDAYS Public Forum/Council Business Meetings

 
For more information about city council meetings visit charlottenc.gov/cityclerk.  

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​By the Numbers:
Local government provides in Charlotte
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