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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
As CATS emphasizes bus improvements, Matthews leaders remain upset over Silver Line plans
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Matthews leaders are still criticizing Charlotte Area Transit System plans as the usage of funding from a proposed sales tax is being finalized. The CATS 30-year plan calls for using a one-cent sales tax that – if state legislators allow – will be on November's ballot. It would fund road improvements and expansions of bus and rail service — including the Red Line linking uptown through north Mecklenburg County. At Wednesday night's Metropolitan Transit Commission meeting, CATS leaders emphasized the importance of its Better Bus program being just as valuable as any rail plans. Mecklenburg County leaders discuss transportation improvements and possible expansions 'Better Bus is just as important as rapid transit corridors,' explained CATS Interim CEO Brett Cagle. But Matthews Mayor John Higdon is unhappy that there's no definite funding for extending the Silver Line rail to his town. Current recommendations would take it from the Charlotte airport to the area of Bojangles Coliseum. 'I'm incredibly frustrated, since every town in the county is getting what they want except for Matthews, everybody else is fat and happy. And that's not right,' he said. Other leaders say that Silver Line money could come at the expense of bus service improvements. Voters will have a say in potential one-cent sales tax to fund Mecklenburg County transportation projects 'Without a guaranteed percentage of the tax going to the bus program, it's going to be tough, and it's just not the right thing to do,' Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam said. Commission members voted down Higdon's motion to rethink how the transit plan would divide up money from the sales tax. 'As we think about implementing rapid transit corridors, knowing we don't have resources at this time to address all corridors all at once, CATS continues to study options to extend options for Silver Line East,' Cagle said. CATS is partnering with the PGA to provide fare-free rides for people who are carrying a ticket to the PGA Championship May 12-18. There will be a shuttle from the Sharon Road West light rail station to Quail Hollow. Cagle said the woman struck by a Blue Line train in March is 'OK.' He emphasized the operator was not at fault and praised first responders at the scene. Blue Line ridership was up 14 percent in March, compared to the previous year, and Gold Line ridership was up 37.2 percent. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Solifi appoints Mike Cagle as CFO
Solifi, a global software provider for the secured finance industry, has appointed Mike Cagle as its new Chief Financial Officer. Cagle joins Solifi with over two decades of financial leadership experience, including senior roles at SaaS companies. Most recently, he served as CFO at Smarsh, a communications data and intelligence company. His previous roles include senior leadership positions at Veeam Software, Kabbage and InComm. At Solifi, Cagle will lead the company's financial strategy, supporting its global expansion and product development efforts. His appointment follows the majority investment in Solifi by private equity firm TA Associates. Solifi secures majority investment from PE company Commenting on his new role, Cagle said: 'Solifi has a strong reputation for delivering secured finance solutions globally. I look forward to contributing to its continued growth.' Dan Corazzi, CEO at Solifi, said: 'Mike's background in financial management and his track record in scaling SaaS companies make him a strong fit for Solifi as we enter our next growth phase.' Solifi said the appointment is part of its strategy to attract experienced leadership to support its development across markets and product segments. "Solifi appoints Mike Cagle as CFO" was originally created and published by Leasing Life, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Acadian Ambulance honors its Hub City Paramedic and EMT of the Year
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Acadian Ambulance recognizes two EMS personnel for their work ethic and dedication serving Acadiana this past year. Hub City's finest, Paramedic Brandi Leonard and EMT Alison Cagle were selected as the company's EMT of the Year out of 300 medics in the region. Brandi Leonard started her career as an EMT in 2007 then became a paramedic in 2008 and continued serving Acadian Ambulance for 16 years. Through the years Leonard has earned many titles, certification and awards such as Critical Care Transport Paramedic, Senior Field training Officer and so much more. Cagle began her journey in EMS while still in high school, where she took EMR classes. She obtained her EMT certification in early 2021 and worked in Sacramento, California, for two years before moving across the country to join the Acadian family. Cagle is currently in paramedic school and works out of Lafayette. Her dedication to EMS, consistent hard work, and commitment to quality patient care led to her recognition as EMT of the Year. Acadian Ambulance will honor Leonard and Cagle, along with all regional honorees, and its entire medical team at its celebration on May 9 in Lafayette. Vice president of Bikers Against Child Abuse chapter arrested for sex crimes against children 5 takeaways from the Trump tariff drama Man admits to staging armed robbery at St. Landry Theater NASCAR drivers visit White House LHS Moving Forward: Serve Day 2025 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cone Health CEO stepping down due to ‘serious family health matter'
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Cone Health President and Chief Executive Officer Mary Jo Cagle is stepping down from her role due to a 'serious family health matter', the company announced Wednesday. Her last day will be May 31. Beginning on June 1, Cone Health's current interim chief operating officer, Bernard Sherry, will serve as interim CEO. Cone Health has initiated a nationwide search for the next CEO. Cagle earned her undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Alabama. For 17 years, she was a practicing obstetrician/gynecologist affiliated with the Bon Secours Health System in Greenville, South Carolina. 'I was chair of the department of OB/GYN, eventually becoming chief of staff,' she said. 'And our chief medical officer had resigned to take a job elsewhere. And our CEO there asked me if I would stop in on an interim basis while they did a search.' That interim job would become permanent. In Jan. 2011, she moved to Greensboro to become an executive vice president and chief quality officer for Cone Health. She'd eventually become chief medical officer, then chief operating officer. In June 2021, in the heart of the pandemic, she became the first physician and the first female president and chief executive officer of Cone Health. 'I was hired to come in to give physicians a greater voice in leadership,' she told me. 'So this was an evolution that happened over time that a physician should be in this role. I (also) think the significance of a woman in this role says more about who works in healthcare at Cone Health. 84% of our employees are women.' Cagle's accolades include recently being named one of Modern Healthcare's Leading Women of 2025, being named a Grassroots Champion by the American Hospital Association and being one of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives by Modern Healthcare. Under her leadership, Cone Health has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top hospitals in 2024-2025 as well as a Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access. 'It has been a joy and privilege to lead this system. I'm incredibly proud of all we've accomplished to increase access to care, enhance patient safety and care quality,' Cagle said. 'The future is bright as Cone Health leverages new approaches, capabilities and data to make proactive wellness care affordable and accessible for all.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fare or unfair? When it come to fare enforcement in Charlotte, it depends what you ride
If you want to ride the bus in Charlotte, you'll have to pay when you get on -- but the same can't be said for the city's light rail service. Even though a Charlotte Area Transit System study found that bus riders are more likely to be low-income and minorities compared to light rail riders, some in Charlotte say the enforcement of fares isn't fair. Charlotte City Councilmember LaWana Slack-Mayfield is questioning the process and says the city should consider making public transportation fare-free. 'The manager and I had this conversation,' Councilmember Slack-Mayfield said. 'There is a disconnect in accessibility.' Slack-Mayfield has raised the issue at the two most recent Charlotte City Council retreats. Channel 9 Government Reporter Joe Bruno requested records on the number of fare evasion tickets written over the past five years. In 2020, 2021, and 2022 the city issued fewer than 100 tickets each year. Fare enforcement took a back seat during the prime Covid years. When the city stepped up enforcement in 2023, that number spiked to more than 4,700. Through November of 2024, it dropped to around 2,000. Slack-Mayfield says the city needs to either stop charging for bus rides or step up enforcement and make it so everyone pays on both the light rail and the bus. 'What is the real economic generator for bus ridership versus the impact it will have if people have access to it when it's needed?' Slack-Mayfield said. CATS offers free rides on a handful of days each year, including earlier in February on Rosa Parks Day. CATS has also offered free transportation on Election Day to polling places, and to shelters during extremely cold weather. Interim CATS CEO Brent Cagle says he isn't sold on fare-free public transportation. 'There are some transit agencies that have done that or tested that, and it's mixed results,' he said. 'We're not really looking at how we go fare-free, but we are looking at how our fares can reflect equity.' Cagle says CATS is currently conducting a fare equity survey to study what the department should be charging. He says a possible solution includes offering more discounts for groups like students and low-income riders. He also says CATS is planning to put in place technology that requires people to scan their pass before boarding a light rail vehicle. A similar system is used in Phoenix, Arizona. CATS generates around $17 million in fares each year, about 7 to 10 percent of its revenue. That's not a huge portion but Cagle says CATS isn't ready to give it up. 'As we think about how we pay for improvements to the system, every dollar counts,' he said. In general, Cagle says fare enforcement is easier with buses because the passenger can't board without encountering the driver. Results of the fare equity study are due back by the end of the year and will be shared with the Metropolitan Transit Commission and Charlotte City Council. (VIDEO: Proposed light rail with Charlotte airport stop wouldn't drop off at a terminal)
