Weekly Campaign Newsletter
On the 2018 general election ballot, City of Charlotte voters have the opportunity to approve a $223 million bond referenda package that will fund construction and revitalization of transportation corridors including streets and sidewalks, affordable housing, and improvements to neighborhoods in established and emerging high-growth areas.

Voters will find the bonds at the end of the ballot in the referenda section following the six constitutional amendments.
Project Spotlight: I-85 North Bridge
In 2014 and 2016, Charlotte voters approved funding to build the first of two bridges in the University City area. The I-85 south bridge, now called the University Pointe bridge, was completed in 2017 and extends from IKEA Boulevard to IBM Drive. The bridge provides connectivity, access to the CATS Blue Line Extension station at McCullough Drive and redistributes traffic away from City Boulevard and Harris Boulevard.

The proposed I-85 north bridge is a key transportation project to be funded by the bonds on the November 6th ballot. The bridge will link Research Drive to J.W. Clay Boulevard, providing connectivity to transit, residential, retail and educational uses in University City to the employment center of the University Research Park. Additionally, it will provide an alternative route to WT Harris Boulevard and Mallard Creek Church Road interchanges and accommodate all modes of transportation -- motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and transit.

For more information about projects included in the streets and transportation bond, please visit Vote Yes For Bonds' Streets page.

University Pointe Bridge (I-85 south bridge) was made possible by bonds funding approved in 2014 and 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the timeframe for constructing the projects and issuing the bonds to pay for them?

A: Bonds are issued as projects are being constructed in order to minimize the financing costs during the construction period. Some projects are public-private collaborations (such as development of certain housing communities), meaning the timing will largely depend upon the specific project.

Visit Vote Yes For Bonds' FAQ page for more frequently asked questions.
City Bonds Endorsements
There is a growing list of organizations, individuals and elected officials who have officially endorsed the Vote YES for City Bonds campaign.
Many thanks to each and everyone of our supporters:
Albemarle Corporation
Allen Tate
American Heart Association
Atrium Health
Bank of America
Barings
Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Brighthouse Financial
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
Charlotte Executive Leadership Council
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Housing Authority
Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership
Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS
Charlotte Regional REALTOR Association
Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Crisis Assistance
Deloitte
Duke Energy
Foundation For The Carolinas
Greater Charlotte Apartment Association
Habitat for Humanity Charlotte
Hunton & Williams
Ingersoll Rand
Marand Builders
McKinsey & Company
Metro Landmarks
Moore & Van Allen
Northwood
Novant Health
Pappas Properties
Premier
Rodgers Builders
Sealed Air
Spangler Foundation/National Gypsum
State Farm
Wells Fargo
Adam Bernstein
Amanda DeWeese
Amy Farrell
Barrett Berry
Bert Green
Betty Doster
Betty Gregory
Brian Francis
Bryan Holladay
Calvin Allen
Carol Hardison
Carol Rousey
Charles Jonas
Colette Forrest
Connie Cabbs
Hamilton Cort
Janice Valder
Jen Neitzel
Jermaine Vaughn
Jesse Cureton
Joe Padilla
Jose Hernandez-Paris
Julie Porter
Karen Mello
Kathy Hill
Kevin Yount, Greenspon
Larken Egleston, City Council
LaTarzja Henry
Latoya Gardner
Lawrence Shaheen
Linda Levy
Maggie Akers
Mayor Vi Lyles, City of Charlotte
Melani McNinch
Mike O'Sullivan
Mindy Levine
Moira Quinn
Samuel Smith
Shaunte Evans
Stephen Valder
Susan Cox
Susan Lupo
Rev. Dwayne Walker
Rocky & Maryann Hendrick
Rosalyn Allison-Jacobs
Ryan Carter
Victoria Watlington
Vivian Brenner
Walter Price


Yard Sign Pick-up Locations
Show your support for City Bonds by placing a sign in your yard or business. If you have already submitted your request to pick up a sign through Vote Yes For Bonds' Get Involved page, please visit one of the following locations to claim your sign:

Allen Tate SouthPark
6700 Fairview Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30; Sat. 11-2; Sun. 1-4
Allen Tate University
145 West W T Harris Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28262
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30; Sat. 9-6; Sun. 12-6
Allen Tate Steele Creek
2130 Ayrsley Town Boulevard, Suite A
Charlotte, NC 28273
Hours: M-Sat. 9-5; Sun. 1-5
Charlotte Chamber
330 S. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Hours: M-F 8-5

Please remember to follow the city sign ordinance. Click here to view.