Dem Mayor Announces Surprise Resignation Months After Reelection
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has announced her resignation as mayor just months after her reelection to a fifth term. Lyles, 73, said Thursday her resignation will be effective June 30. “Serving as Charlotte’s mayor has…
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has announced her resignation as mayor just months after her reelection to a fifth term.
Lyles, 73, said Thursday her resignation will be effective June 30.
“Serving as Charlotte’s mayor has been the honor of my life,” Lyles said in a statement to The Charlotte Observer. “I am proud of our record navigating various challenges, strengthening our economy, investing in our neighborhoods, and building a foundation for Charlotte’s continued success during a time of rapid growth.”
“As in all things Politics, I am sure there will be speculation as to why I am making this decision now,” she said. “Simply put, I am going to spend time with my grandchildren. Like many of us, I have missed some moments with them and intend to not miss anymore.”