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MTC releases timeline and draft MOU for new regional transit authority after state law enables sales‑tax referendum
Summary
Committee heard an informational briefing on HB 948 (Session Law 2025) enabling a local 1¢ sales‑tax referendum and the establishment of a metropolitan public transit authority; members discussed trustee appointment timing, application windows, and local appointment authority responsibilities.
City staff briefed the Transportation Planning & Development Committee on Aug. 4 about state legislation (session law enacted July 1, 2025) that authorizes a referendum on a 1¢ regional sales tax and creates a metropolitan public transit authority (MPTA). Committee members were shown a memorandum of understanding that the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) drafted to coordinate the timeline for municipal and county actions if the referendum is placed on the ballot and passes.
Key provisions described by staff and MTC representatives include: the law’s allocation of tax proceeds (a 40–20–40 split was cited by staff as an example in the drafting), creation of a 27‑member authority board (with 12 appointments allocated to Charlotte, three appointments recommended by business organizations, six by…
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