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Welcome to the Eastside Political Action Committee Website!

  • The Eastside Political Action Committee is dedicated to protecting and improving Charlotte East's quality of life. We ensure resources are distributed fairly and ensure public policy reflects the needs of Charlotte East.
  • We are an advocate for neighborhoods and businesses.
  • We are dedicated to revitalizing transit corridors, such as Independence Blvd. Albemarle Rd., Sharon Amity, Eastway Dr. and Central Ave.
  • We intend to accomplish our means by soliciting financial contributions, media outreach, holding public demonstrations, & facilitating conversations with elected officials.

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EVENTS:
Charlotte East Community Partners will host our Third Annual ‘Black Tie Gala' on Friday October 30th 2009 - More Info
Taste of the World VII tickets go on sale August 24th! - More Info
HOT ISSUES:
EASTSIDE Scorecard *coming soon*
Track the progress of major projects or concerns in east Charlotte
Independence Blvd. Land Use Study - DELAYED
Does Demolition of Boulevard homes mean more Section-8 dumped in Charlotte East - Absolutely
Walmart Finalizes Amity Gardens Purchase!
Sign the Rental Property Ordinance Petition More Info
1000 JOBS ANNOUNCED by Gov. Bev Perdue in CHARLOTTE EAST! CLICK HERE
Write your State representatives - Stop MASSIVE BUDGET CUTS for Education, Healthcare, Police & Justice System CLICK HERE
Support the Residential Rental Property Ordinance proposed by CMPD. Commercial interests are lobbying hard against the interests of strong neighborhoods.
News 36 lashes out at Central Ave. Arts project - Scrutiny of overspending focuses on least expensive ASC project.
NCDOT proposes taking money for Independence widening to finsish 485 loop.
Wal-Mart confirmed they are going to build at amity Gardens & will announce ground breaking date in the next 90 days
Faison submits application for text ammendment to remove Transitional setback
Business Marked for Death on Independence Blvd. Business ovner Nick Stephanov spent over $10 million renovating a high-class dealership for luxury cars. The cty will tear it down in 2011 as part of the next widening phase.

MEDIA COVERAGE:
 - News 36 - Watch - CECP president Heather Ferguson discusses streetcar on Central Avenue
- WBT - LISTEN - The Jon Wilson Show - Ed Garber discusses support for the Residential Rental Ordinance
- Observer - Read - Allegations of racism toward mobile food vendors laid to rest.
- WCNC- Watch - Ed Garber explains the Residential Rental Ordinance
- Observer - Read - City Council to vote on Non-Residential Building Ordinance
- News 14 - Watch - Foxx & Lassiter attend Forum & answer Easider's questions
- Observer - Read - Foxx & Lassiter attend Forum & answer Easider's questions
- Observer - Read - NCDOT has proposed a plan to redirect money for the next phase of widening on Independence Blvd. to I-485.
- Observer - Read - City Council voted UNANIMOUSLY to reduce the Transitional Setback on Independence Blvd
- Observer - Read - Transitional Setback on Independence Blvd. stops redevelopment
- Creative Loafing - Read - Independence Boulevard - Struggling shops on one of Charlotte's busiest roads wait for change
- WBTV - Watch - Eastsiders tired of no redevelopment on Independence Blvd.
- Observer - Read - Historic N.S. Alexander House For Sale (Recently restored and rezoned to allow a Wedding Chapel & Reception center to be built)
- WSOC-TV - Watch - Economic Development proposes Transitional setback to stay on IndependenceBlvd.
- Observer - Thats' Wassup! Blog Ed Garber &Tonya Jameson roll around Charlotte East, Blog on police coverage and the upcoming Independence Rally
- Observer - Read - E-PAC forum featured in Observer article, "Neighborhood talking in forums, Blogs"
- WBT - LISTEN - The Jon Wilson Show - Ed Garber discusses Eastland Mall, New medical facilities in Charlotte East, & code enforcement
- Observer - Read - Eastland Mall streetscape delayed indefinitely
- WBT - LISTEN - The Jon Wilson Show - Ed Garber discusses Mobile Food Vendors
- WSOC-TV - Read - Eastsider Julian Underwood presented with the "Nine who Care Award" for 21 years of volunteer service at Briarwood Academay
- WBT - LISTEN - Pete Kaliner "Common Sense" - Ed Garber discusses The Transitional Setback on Independence Blvd., Eastland Mall, and Mobile Vendors
- WFAE - LISTEN- Lisa Miller covers the Transitional Setback on Independence Blvd. and Section-8 dumping.
- Charlotte Business Journal - Read - Wal-Mart wants city to chip in to build connector Rd. from Amity Gardens Shopping Center to Coliseum Shopping Center .
- Observer - Read - Eastland Mall changes scaled back operating hours
- WCNC- Watch - Eastside Political Action Committee & Charlotte East Community Partners Press Release
- News 14 - Watch - Eastland owner throws in the towel
- Observer - Read - 2007 year in review Eastland Mall Redevelopment
- WSOC-TV - Watch - Economic Development proposes Transitional setback to stay on IndependenceBlvd.
- WSOC-TV - Read - Economic Development proposes Transitional setback to stay on IndependenceBlvd.

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Achievements
Mobile Food Vending Ordinance
Passed Oct 2008

Reduction of 175' transitional setback on Independence Blvd
Passed Mar 2009

 Treescape installation at all three exits on Independence Blvd Completed Jun 2009
Mosaic trashcans installed on Central Ave
Completed Sep 2009


Area Plans
 Eastside Strategy Plan Eastside Strategy Plan Maps
Business Corridor Redevelopment Plan 2007-2010
March 1st 2007
2003 Market Analysis for Independence Blvd. Area
Community Feedback from Independence Area Plan
June 24 2008
2015 Plan
AIA Int'l Corridor

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