Jennifer Roberts – Charlotte Women's Movement

Charlotte Women’s “Firsts”

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by Mary Hopper. Charlotte Women’s March congratulates Vi Lyles on her mayoral election and sincerely thanks outgoing mayor Jennifer Roberts for her service. With Lyles’ election, she becomes Charlotte’s first female African American mayor. CWM takes a look back at some other “firsts” for women elected to City Council. Mayor-elect Lyles As […]

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Vote Sept 12: Help Women Win Office

Primary Voting September 12 Will Lock In Several Seats. by Mary Hopper. While the news media has focused on the large number of millennial candidates in Charlotte’s City Council elections, little attention has been paid to the fact that more women (8 of 12 including the Mayor) are serving on City Council than ever before.