Several District 6 Republicans vying for vacant Charlotte council seat
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte's City Council is looking to fill a vacancy and a total of nine Republicans from District Six that were eligible, applied.
Tariq Bokhari gave up his position representing the district in south Charlotte after accepting a role with the US Department of Transportation under the Trump Administration.
One of the top contenders is Krista Bokhari, Tariq's wife, who blasted the council last week for their reported six-figure settlement with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings. Jennings had threatened to sue the city because of texts sent by Tariq during a disagreement over police body armor.
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'Our council should have had the full story and the full understanding of what occurred,' Bokhari told Queen City News.
Bokhari said she greatly enjoyed solving constituent issues while Tariq was in office and has not ruled out if she will run for the seat in November.
'I would probably have the most information and have my finger dial of what the needs are of the district better than anyone else,' said Bokhari.
Other applicants include Charlotte Observer columnist Andrew Dunn who told Queen City News, 'I thought you know I have some relationships and knowledge of the General Assembly in Raleigh, maybe could I pitch in for a few months and help get something done for the city I love.'
Former council member Andy Dulin also applied. He believes he will be a good fit because he already knows what is required for the job and can hit the ground running on his first day.
The council hopes to announce their selection on Monday, May 19.
The appointee's first meeting would be on June 2 and that appointee would serve through December when the elected successor takes over.
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