So today we all know what we already knew yesterday when we didn’t vote in the primary: Democrat Anthony Foxx and Republican John Lassiter will face off in the November mayoral election. Pardon me if I’m not excited. Some friends and acquaintances disagree with me, all but one of them saying Foxx is the man, but so far I’m having a hard time seeing any fundamental differences between these two guys. Now that the thrilling primary is history, perhaps Lassiter and Foxx will offer voters just a wee bit more detail about their plans. Any details will do. OK, if not details, at least clarify what you mean by your vague slogans. Here’s one good test: next week, Charlotte will host an NC Clean Energy Economy Forum at the Mint Museum, designed to look into potential job creation in the state, as well as suggesting how NC can provide leadership in the development of a clean energy economy. I, for one, would love to hear Foxx and Lassiter’s take on this issue and how it can be applied to Charlotte’s current economic depression.
This article appears in Sep 15-22, 2009.
