Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles’ Zoning Absences Spark Term-Ending Doubts

TL;DR
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has largely stopped attending zoning meetings since 2024, delegating leadership to others while she continues to preside over weekly council sessions; privately, community and council leaders question whether she will finish her fifth term (ending December 2027) amid concerns about health, engagement, and communication in Charlotte’s manager-led government.
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