🌱 City Debates 1-Cent Sales Tax Increase + Suicide Prevention Signs

Hi all. I'm Nicole Fallon-Peek, filling in for Alexis, your usual host of the Charlotte Daily. Please note that this newsletter may be a bit lighter than usual. Now, let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; an a.m. shower or two. High: 51 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charlotte:

1. Charlotte officials are discussing the need to put to vote a 1-cent sales tax increase to fund the city's proposed transportation plan. The $13.5 billion plan currently focuses on improving transportation in the city by adding bike lanes, buses, and light rail. (WCNC)
2. A local mental health advocate is trying to get suicide prevention signs into parking lots statewide. Advocate Fonda Bryant has been working since 2019 to get the suicide prevention signs into Charlotte parking garages, and now she's pushing for state lawmakers to pass a bill to make the signs a requirement in all state parking garages. (WCNC.com)
3. Wells Fargo announced that it will be moving its employees out of two Uptown Charlotte buildings and into two other Uptown locations. The plan is for employees to move from One Wells Fargo Center and Two Wells Fargo Center into Three Wells Fargo Center and the South Tryon Street office by the end of the year. (WCNC.com)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market At 1801 Yorkmont Road (8:00 AM)
• 25th Annual QCT Charlotte Pilgrimage Tour At The Market At 7th St. (10:00 AM)
• Family Storytime At Plaza Midwood Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Charlotte was named one of the top 10 out of 200 most festive cities in the U.S. by the Lawn Starter. The city came in ninth place just behind San Diego, California. (V 101.9)
• Are you an inclusive employer looking to hire? Vendor applications for Charlotte Pride's job fair are set to close Friday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. The job fair will take place on Febr. 16 at CPCC Central Campus. (Charlotte Pride via Facebook)
• Is there an individual or organization in the Charlotte community that you feel is a great example of advancing sustainability? Nominate them now for the 11th annual Sustain Charlotte Awards! The awards will be held on Apr. 27. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! Alexis will be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.