Charlotte council adopts runoff procedure for June 22 interim mayor appointment

At a June meeting to process interim mayor interviews, Charlotte City Council members debated and adopted a procedure for the June 22 appointment ballot.

Councilmember Mayo moved that if no candidate receives six votes the council should advance the top two vote‑getters to a runoff (with additional runoff rules to resolve ties for second place); Councilmember Mayfield seconded the motion. After discussion about thresholds and ballot mechanics, the motion passed on a voice vote — the clerk reported "the ayes have it."

City staff explained ballots will be distributed at the start of the council's 5:30 p.m. meeting on June 22. Voters will fill a hard‑copy ballot and return it in an envelope; the clerk's office will tally while the meeting proceeds and report results. If a runoff is required it will be held the same evening.

Council members also discussed timing and public engagement, agreeing to move the appointment portion earlier in the agenda (after a public forum) so residents who signed up to speak would not have to wait late into the night.