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Charlotte council pauses MPTA appointment plan, orders more transparency and a refined process
Summary
Council members debated how to vet nominees to the new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority and voted to defer finalizing the work group's appointment process until next Monday, asking for objective candidate "buckets," daily applicant lists and interview schedules. The work group had proposed a fast timeline tied to the PAVE Act.
Charlotte City Council on Monday paused a plan to accept a three-member work group's slate of nominees for appointments to the new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority and directed staff to return next week with a clearer, more transparent process.
The council voted to defer after an hours-long discussion that pitted advocates of a tightly vetted slate against members who said the work group should deliver only objective facts and category "buckets" so full council could decide. James Mitchell, who chaired the work group, had proposed a timetable that would close applications Oct. 13, run interviews Oct. 20—/30 (52 hours total; 25 minutes per applicant) and aim for nominations and council votes in November. Interim City Attorney reviewed the PAVE Act eligibility rules that will govern the authority, including residency, prohibitions on current elected officials, a small-business seat and other qualifications.
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