Municipal government of Charlotte, North Carolina, delivering public safety, public works, transportation infrastructure, housing and development services to over 870,000 residents.
The City of Charlotte is the municipal government of Charlotte, North Carolina, and the largest city in the state, serving more than 870,000 residents. It is the 14th largest city in the United States. Operating under a council-manager form of government that has evolved since 1929, the city delivers public services under a mission focused on the safety, health and quality of life of its residents.
Its technical and operational work spans several service areas. Infrastructure and transportation services cover transportation infrastructure and public works addressing the needs of a growing city. Public safety services form part of core municipal service delivery. The city also runs housing affordability initiatives and economic and neighbourhood development programmes intended to support growth while maintaining quality of life.
Work is concentrated in Charlotte, North Carolina, within a community the city describes as dynamic and diverse. Stated priorities include transparency, innovation and responsive governance, with the stated goal that every resident can access opportunity. Charlotte is commonly known as "The Queen City".
