Charlotte City Council approves $3.6B budget

CHARLOTTE — The city of Charlotte’s $3.6 billion budget got the stamp of approval.

City Council handed down a unanimous vote just before 8:30 p.m. Monday.

It includes a 50% increase for monthly solid waste, water, and stormwater fees.

A 3% raise for city employees and calls for the city to move animal control from the police department to general services.

There’s no property tax increase.

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Proposed $3.6 billion budget presented to Charlotte City Council

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