Dem Mayor Announces Surprise Resignation Months After Reelection

1 sourceUpdated May 7, 2026

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…

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