Want to speak up about important issues in and around Charlotte, but not sure where to start? We’re here to fill you in on attending and participating in City of Charlotte (and surrounding) council meetings.

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County

Home to an estimated 930,000 residents, Charlotte is North Carolina's largest city and the county seat of Mecklenburg County.

Attend: Charlotte City Council meetings are open to the public at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.
Meetings: Council meetings are held on the first Monday of the month — check this calendar for a full look at the schedule.
Watch: Meetings are livestreamed on the city's GOV channel, YouTube channel, and local cable.
Speak: Registration is required to speak during public forums.

A red and white brick building with brick columns and a white sign that reads Concord City Hall. | Photo via Google Maps — Join Concord City Council's meetings on the second Tuesday of each month.

Concord, Cabarrus County

Concord is home to ~114,000 people, making it the largest city in the county.

Attend: Council meetings at Concord City Hall are open to the public.
Meetings: Meetings are held on the second Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m.
Watch: Meetings are livestreamed on the city's YouTube channel.
Speak: Registration is required in person before regular meetings.

Gastonia, Gaston County

More than 87,000 people call Gastonia home, making this the county's largest city.

Attend: Council meetings are open to the public at Gastonia City Hall or at the Gaston County Courthouse.
Meetings: Regular meetings are generally held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m.
Watch: Meetings are livestreamed on the city's website.
Speak: Public comment is open during designated portions of the meetings — registration must be done in person before the meeting.

A person shaking the hand of another behind a council dias. — The City of Monroe regularly recognizes its new employees and milestones at council meetings. | Photo via City of Monroe

Monroe, Union County

More than 42,000 people live in Monroe, making it the county's largest city and county seat.

Attend: Council meetings are held in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Meetings: Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m.
Watch: Meetings are livestreamed on the city's YouTube channel.
Speak: Registration for public comments must be done in person before the meeting.

Rock Hill, York County

With more than 75,000 residents, Rock Hill is York County's largest city.

Attend: Meetings are open to the public at Rock Hill City Hall along Johnson Street.
Meetings: Regular meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, with a Citizens Hearing taking place before the council meeting.
Watch: Meetings are livestreamed on the city's website.
Speak: Council can be addressed during the Citizens Hearing.

Salisbury, Rowan County

Nearly 37,000 people live in Salisbury, making it Rowan County's largest city and county seat.

Attend: Council meetings are open to the public at Salisbury City Hall.
Meetings: Regular meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m.
Watch: Meetings are livestreamed on the city's website and Facebook page.
Speak: Sign-ups are encouraged to speak during the public comment portion of the meetings.

Statesville, Iredell County

Home to more than 32,000 people, this marks Iredell's largest city and county seat.

Attend: Council meetings take place in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Meetings: Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 6 p.m.
Watch: Meetings are livestreamed on the city's website.
Speak: Sign-ups are encouraged before the meeting begins.