Police Chief Rodney Monroe will meet with residents and business owners in the
Central Division on Thursday, November 13. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in Room 267 at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (600 E. Fourth Street). Free parking will be available in the Davidson Street parking deck.

On Tuesday, November 4, Charlotte citizens will vote on $227.2 million in transportation, neighborhood and affordable housing bonds. No tax increase is needed for the bonds.

The $170.2 million transportation bond will include:                                                 

• $84.7 million for major road construction projects
• $70.5 million for a combination of transportation improvements, infrastructure, and enhancements
• $15.0 million for new residential and thoroughfare sidewalks

The $47 million Neighborhood Improvement Projects bond will provide new and reconstructed infrastructure such as curb and gutter, sidewalks, streetscape and storm drainage in neighborhoods showing signs of distress such as Enderly Park, Ponderosa, McCrorey Heights, Hidden Valley and Plaza Shamrock, Eastland, and Double Oaks.

The $10 million Affordable Housing Bond monies will be used to support the City's Housing Trust Fund, which will leverage private dollars to increase the development of affordable housing for low and moderate-income families.

For more information on these bonds as well as updates on projects funded by previous City bonds visit citybonds.charmeck.org.

Keep a jar handy during holiday cooking to collect your kitchen grease and oils. Just fill it up, tighten the lid and toss it in the trash. You also can recycle grease at any of the four full-service recycling centers in Mecklenburg County. Keeping pipes clear of grease, paper, medications, diapers and other objects helps prevent sanitary sewer overflows and protects Charlotte's water.

For more information, visit www.cmutilities.com, or call 704-391-4685 to schedule a speaker.

Training opportunities will be offered by City of Charlotte Neighborhood Development Department's Community University during November. Courses are intended to engage, inform and equip participants with the training and assistance needed to help improve and maintain their communities. All workshops are free and open to Charlotte residents.
 
For a complete list of class topics and dates or to register for Community University, visit neighborhoods.charmeck.org and click on the CU icon or e-mail neighservs@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

With autumn in full swing, it's time to get out those rakes and round up leaves that blanket your yard. Wondering when they'll be collected? The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services collects leaves and other yard waste for all City residents on the same day as your garbage collection.

Please use the following tips to properly prepare yard waste for collection:

Tip 1: Place leaves in untied plastic bags or uncovered trash cans
Tip 2: Cut limbs, logs, and brush to no more than 5 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter Tip 3: Separate piles and stack to less than 4 feet high and 75 pounds
Tip 4: Do not place yard waste in the rollout cart 

After items are prepared, place them at the curbside no later than 6:30 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. 

Want more information on how to Prep It? Visit http://curbit.charmeck.org.

Tune in to CMPD Today on The Government Channel, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and learn how to prevent vehicle-related crimes and how to protect your car and belongings from being stolen from your car.

CMPD Today is a television show that gives you an inside look at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

For your convenience, you can view episodes of CMPD Today and City Source online at www.charmeck.org by clicking on The Government Channel logo.