CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Charlotte announces the launch of Charlotte, One Year Later – an opportunity to reflect on where Charlotte is today and to renew the community's shared commitment to bring about positive change.
Charlotte, One Year Later will review the factors that led to our city being ranked last in upward mobility by a 2014 study, as well as the September 2016 officer-involved shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott and the events that followed.
The City of Charlotte continues to make progress on its commitment to improving the community, but acknowledges there is still much work to be done.
The campaign and newly launched website, CLToneyearlater.com, highlight three major areas of focus:
The Reflection
We begin by looking at Charlotte's recent history, including a study that ranked Charlotte 50th of 50 cities for a person's ability to move out of poverty if they are born into it, and the September 2016 police-involved shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott, which led to days of protests in Charlotte.
The Stories
Charlotteans lift up personal perspectives and stories, shedding light on the city's past and present and defining the commitments that will bring a better future.
The Commitment
On Oct. 3, 2016, Charlotte City Council penned its Community Letter, with a commitment to address issues related to policing, housing, good-paying jobs, economic opportunity and community engagement. See the attached PDF for additional information.
Call to Action
The City of Charlotte asks its community members, media partners and others to help spread the word about CLToneyearlater.com and the city's continued commitment to create positive change:
- Share your personal commitment at CLTOneYearLater.com.
- Tell your family and friends about Charlotte, One Year Later and encourage them to share their commitments as well.
- Share resources available on the website with those in the community who might need them.
- Follow @CLTGov on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for additional One Year Later community stories, using the hashtag #CLTOneYearLater.
The City of Charlotte provides services to more than 800,000 residents. The City's focus areas are Community Safety, Housing and Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, Environment and Transportation & Planning. For the latest news about city government, visit the Citywide Newsroom. From our website, you can sign up to receive email updates on City topics that interest you through the Notify Me service.
Contact:
Jordan-Ashley Walker and Britt Clampitt
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SOURCE City of Charlotte
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