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1. Charlotte City Council Advances $125M Affordable Housing Plan and E-Bike Rules Amid Spending Debates City of Charlotte (opgov.news) — Charlotte City Council has advanced a $125 million affordable housing bond policy and new e-bike rules that could affect how you live, commute, and ride in the city. Members also debated a possible air-conditioning requirement for rentals, heard updates on Brookhill Village and the Alternatives to Violence program, and questioned funding for Charlotte Knights stadium renovations and changes affecting Center City street vendors.
2. Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close Service - SRI Tech Solutions - Hybrid in Charlotte, NC, US (dice.com) — A full-time hybrid Oracle EPM FCCS specialist role is open in Charlotte for candidates with 6–8 years of experience in financial consolidation technologies. Local professionals with strong Oracle EPM, Essbase, and automation skills can work closely with clients on budgeting, forecasting, and integration projects while remaining Charlotte-based.
3. Charlotte teacher, former officer, shares 9/11 story with students 25 years later (wbtv.com) — At Charles H. Parker Academic Center in Charlotte, fifth graders are learning about 9/11 directly from their teacher, Eric Goodman, who served as a New York police officer that day. By sharing his memories and photos, he helps students grasp the sacrifices made and shows how people can find resilience and support even after traumatic events.
4. US lawmakers coming to Charlotte next week to discuss improving health care (qcnews.com) — U.S. House lawmakers will be in Uptown Charlotte on Monday for a 9 a.m. Judiciary subcommittee hearing at the Charlotte Marriott focused on health care access and affordability. Local medical and higher-education experts will testify, while Rep. Mark Harris and Democratic leaders highlight sharply different views on how to control costs and support hospitals, especially in rural North Carolina.
5. VP, Product Owner (Operations Technology) - TIAA - Hybrid in Charlotte, NC, US (dice.com) — TIAA is recruiting a senior VP Product Owner for operations technology in a hybrid role based in Charlotte, overseeing investment data systems and leading a small analyst team. Charlotte professionals with deep asset‑management technology experience and strong stakeholder skills can expect a salary range of $139,000 to $205,000 plus comprehensive benefits.
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