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Charlotte City Council faces a high-stakes decision on the I-77 South toll lanes, with a looming CRTPO vote in late September and a state budget provision threatening to cost the city tens of millions if they don’t comply. The state is dangling community funding as a carrot — but only if Charlotte backs the project. While some council members like Ed Driggs are pushing for reconsideration, others remain skeptical, especially after learning about the legal gray areas surrounding the payback clause. Community activists like Robert Dawkins urge the council to stand firm, arguing the state’s plan isn’t in Charlotte’s best interest. With just a few meetings left before the final vote, every decision could mean millions — or a major financial hit.

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