Charlotte City Council to Hold Special Safety Committee Meeting

Published on July 10, 2026

What

The arrival of summer and ending of the school year has been met with an increased presence of unsupervised minors in Uptown. These "teen takeovers" are not associated with any particular venue or organized event. 

Uptown, specifically the area near Romare Bearden Park, has experienced significant weekend juvenile criminal activities including affrays, shootings and curfew violations. This public safety issue increases the risk of violent crime, vehicular and pedestrian-related accidents, and other quality of life concerns.

The Safety Committee looks to address the policy question, “What actions could the City of Charlotte consider to mitigate public safety issues associated with juvenile curfew violations?”

When

Tuesday, July 14, 11 a.m. to noon

Where

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, room CH-14

600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte, NC 28202