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100

Our office provided legal guidance that helped City Council approve a temporary 150-day moratorium involving the development of these facilities.  

What are data centers?

100

This CAO attorney was recognized with the North Carolina Bar Association's prestigious 2026 Legal Legend of Color Award.

Who is Andrea?

100

This office-wide publication was created to highlight our accomplishments and recognize employees.

What is the CAO Connection?

100

This popular Charlotte attraction is home to the world's largest man-made whitewater river.

What is the U.S. National Whitewater Center?

200

The City Attorney's Office helped support a major housing initiative involving a proposed bond referendum totaling this amount.

What is $125 million?

200

This CAO attorney was named the 2026–2027 Chair of the Mecklenburg Bar Association's Real Property Section.

Who is Scott?

200

This technology platform helps modernize the way our office manages legal matters.

What is Clio?

200

This historic Charlotte neighborhood was once home to the city's first electric streetcar suburb and is now known for its restaurants, shops, and historic homes.

What is Dilworth?

200

In July 2026, Robert Harrington was sworn in as Charlotte's ___ mayor.

What is the 60th?

300

This former Charlotte retail destination is being transformed into a mixed-use development that will include a new indoor and outdoor soccer complex.

What is Eastland Yards?

300

As part of the CAO's community service commitment, employees participate in this cleanup program, which requires at least three cleanups annually.

What is Adopt-A-Street?

300

Before becoming known as a major banking hub, Charlotte earned this nickname because of its prominence in the textile industry.

What is the City of Spindles?

300

The CAO provided legal support as Charlotte Water entered this stage of drought conditions in May 2026.

What is Stage 2?

400

Our office is advancing an affordable housing partnership with this nonprofit to develop homes on four City-owned lots.

What is Habitat for Humanity?

400

This CAO attorney was appointed to the North Carolina State Bar's Disciplinary Hearing Committee.

Who is Norlan?

400

Charlotte was incorporated in 1768 and named after Queen Charlotte, whose birthplace was in this present-day European country.

What is Germany?

500

These two CAO attorneys successfully defended the City's Charlotte crown service mark, stopping unauthorized use by both a limousine company and an online flag vendor.

Who are Mandana and Larita?

500

Charlotte Douglas International Airport was originally named after this former Charlotte mayor.

Who is Ben Elbert Douglas Sr.?

500

The PLAT team invited Planning leaders to discuss this long-range City plan, which addresses displacement, environmental justice, and neighborhood-level development.

What is the 2040 Comprehensive Plan?