‘The honor of my life’: Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign in June

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 345

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Five-term Democratic Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has announced plans to resign from office at the end of June. Lyles’ unexpected announcement comes just a few months into her current term.

“I am very proud of my record as mayor, but I also firmly believe that true leadership includes knowing when it is time to let the next generation of leaders take over,” Lyles said in a statement to Charlotte media.

Lyles said she is ready …

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