The North Carolina House overwhelmingly approved, 102-6, Mecklenburg County’s sales tax increase referendum for transit.
The NC House voted 102-6 to pass Mecklenburg County's sales tax increase referendum. All members of the Mecklenburg County delegation voted in favor.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) June 18, 2025
A couple months ago it seemed highly unlikely this vote would happen let alone pass in such an overwhelming manner.
The House…
“Traffic adds to frustration, congestion and just grumpy people,” said Rep. Tricia Cotham, R-NC 105. “We see it every day and I know this will help (in) Mecklenburg.
The House will take one more procedural vote on the bill before it moves to the Senate.
All members of the Mecklenburg County delegation voted in favor of the bill except for Carolyn Logan, D-NC District 101, who was absent.
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