💥Just this morning, Charlotte mayor, Vi Lyles announced that she will resign from office effective June 30.
🗳️Lyles was first elected mayor in 2017. Only former Mayor Pat McCrory has held the office for longer. She worked for the Charlotte government for 20 years holding many different positions.
👉In a statement made by Mayor Lyles: “I am very proud of my record as mayor, but I also firmly believe that true leadership includes knowing when it is time to let the next generation of leaders take over. Now, it is time for the next phase of my life, to spend more time with my grandchildren and for someone new to lead us forward.” The City Council will now have to pick an interim mayor.
📸 Vi Lyles (Facebook)