CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte City Council held a public meeting Monday to discuss, among other items, proposed changes to its own operating structure.
City officials are considering expanding city council term lengths from two years to four years. They're also considering adding another district seat and staggering elections.
Similar considerations in the past were met with mixed reviews from council members.
Some members claim two-year terms make it harder for council to follow through with longer plans, while others are skeptical that expanding term lengths could make it easier for councilmembers to remain in power.
The meeting began at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers, located within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Center at 600 East 4th Street in uptown Charlotte. In addition to attending the meeting in-person, the public could watch the meeting on the GOV Channel, the city's Facebook page or the city’s YouTube Channel.
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