McIntyre Matters

CITY PROPOSING RENTAL PROPERTY ORDINANCES

Public Hearing tomorrow

Important Notice of Public Hearings
Citizen support is needed at the following meetings. The outcome from these meetings will significantly impact Public Safety and crime in our community. CAN WE COUNT ON YOU TO ATTEND? If so, please contact NSC at: NSC e-mail


1. Review of Proposed Rental Property Ordinance
City Council Public Safety Committee meeting
2. City Council - Public Budget Hearing: Budget impact on CMPD's Request For Additional Police Officers
3. County Commission - Public Budget Hearing: Cuts to County Jail and Sheriff's department
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for further details, please read the following information:




1. This Week- Thursday, May 21st 2:00pm
Char-Meck Government Center, Room 280
600 E. 4th Street (4th & Davidson)


City Council Public Safety Committee Meeting
Proposed Rental Property Ordinance Review

Landlords and their attorneys are expected to strongly oppose this proposed ordinance which would require landlords to register their properties, and give law enforcement recourse for events of crime and disorder at rental properties - Show citizen support for the passage of this ordinance!



CMPD Staff Resources: Deputy Chief Ken Miller & Major Eddie Levins will present a proposed Rental Property Ordinance that would require landlords to register rental property and allow for remedial action if crime and disorder calls reach a designated threshold at a rental location. No decisions or recommendations
are requested at this meeting.


Help Clean Up Crime Associated With Rental Properties and Absentee Landlords!

Next Week - Tuesday, May 26th 6:15pm
City Council Meeting & Citizens Forum
Char-Meck Government Center
600 E. 4th Street (4th & Davidson)


Do Our City Leaders Really Support Making Charlotte A Safer Place to Live? Find out at the public budget hearing next week. Voice public support for City Council to set aside reserves for the hiring of additional Police Officers

(Currently, there is no money set aside in the proposed budget in the event the federal government denies the city's Stimulus Funding grant request. For more information; Click Here)

Next Week - Thursday, May 28th 6:00pm
Mecklenburg County Commission Meeting & Citizens Forum
Char-Meck Government Center
600 E. 4th Street (4th & Davidson)


The Meck County Sheriffs Dept budget (jails)has been reduced by a $10 million cut from the current year, which includes a reduction due to a $4 million dollar revenue loss. Any additional cuts will have a significant impact on jail operations, programs, and community safety.

There will be a strong pressure from CMS to resist cuts as well, If successful, approximately $36 million will have to be found either by raising taxes (unlikely) or by further reducing County Services, namely public safety. We will advocate for a proportional reduction in all county budgets so that public safety will not be further impacted. If you would like to speak on Thursday, in support of our jail system: CLICK HERE


For A Full Text of the Proposed Rental Ordinance & issues surrounding the Funding for CMPD Police Officers, visit the Neighbors For A Safer Charlotte website:


NSC Website