Lyles, the city’s first Black female mayor, announced she’ll resign June 30, ending her tenure to focus on family and allow fresh leadership.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election and will resign from office effective June 30, ending a tenure that began when she was first elected in 2017.
Lyles, Charlotte’s first Black female mayor, said she is stepping down to spend more time with her grandchildren and to allow a new leader to take over.
“Serving as Charlotte’s mayor has been the honor of my
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