Welcome to Friday, Charlotte.

There has been steady and substantial growth in the role of Charlotte city government in recent years into civic initiatives long headed by private entities and nonprofits. Corporate recruiting and economic development, arts funding and leadership, equity initiatives and much more aren’t just getting public support now. They are key functions of government.

I’d like to say there’s been a corresponding move toward transparency.

You be the judge:

 • On Feb.…

Welcome to Friday, Charlotte.

There has been steady and substantial growth in the role of Charlotte city government in recent years into civic initiatives long headed by private entities and nonprofits. Corporate recruiting and economic development, arts funding and leadership, equity initiatives and much more aren’t just getting public support now. They are key functions of government.

I’d like to say there’s been a corresponding move toward transparency.

You be the judge:

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