Charlotte City Council interviews candidates for interim mayor
夏洛特市議會面試代理市長候選人
更新於: 2026年6月18日 上午03:15
Charlotte is preparing for a leadership transition following Mayor Vi Lyles's surprise announcement that she will step down on June 30, 2026, to focus on family.
夏洛特市正在為領導層過渡做準備，起因是現任市長薇萊爾斯（Vi Lyles）突然宣布將於2026年6月30日卸任，以專注於家庭。
To fill the vacancy until December 2027, the City Council has launched a unique appointment process rather than holding a special election.
為填補至2027年12月之前的空缺，市議會啟動了一種獨特的任命程序，而非舉行特別選舉。
After vetting over 110 applicants, the council narrowed the field to five finalists: Harold Cogdell, Carrie Cook, Robert Harrington, James Mitchell, and Caleb Theodros.
在審查超過110名申請者後，議會將入圍名單縮小至五人：哈羅德·考格德爾（Harold Cogdell）、凱莉·庫克（Carrie Cook）、羅伯特·哈林頓（Robert Harrington）、詹姆斯·米切爾（James Mitchell）及凱勒布·西奧多羅斯（Caleb Theodros）。
These candidates were selected for a formal interview round on June 18.
這些候選人獲選參加6月18日的正式面試。
The process has sparked debate regarding transparency, particularly concerning the participation of Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell, who is both a council member and a candidate.
此過程引發了關於透明度的爭議，尤其是關於兼任議員與候選人身份的市議長代理人詹姆斯·米切爾的參與問題。
The council is set to make the final appointment on June 22, with the new mayor expected to be sworn in on July 1, 2026.
議會預計於6月22日做出最終任命，新任市長預計將於2026年7月1日宣誓就職。
This transition represents a significant moment for Charlotte as it seeks continuity during an unexpected leadership change.
此次過渡對於夏洛特市而言，是在意料之外的領導變動中尋求連續性的重要時刻。
