This week on Flashpoint, WCNC Charlotte's Ben Thompson spoke to several city leaders about the transportation plan going forward and some of the skepticism lawmakers have toward the plan.
"I think we have work to do to modify the plan in order to bring in the partners we need regionally and also to cooperate with the General Assembly on the referendum authorization that we need," Ed Driggs, city councilman, said.
The city's $13.5 billion transportation plan relies on a one-cent sales tax referendum, which first requires approval of the Republican-led General Assembly in Raleigh. Driggs said he's "skeptical" a referendum could be put before voters by this November, the goal of many city leaders.
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