POLITICSWBTV CHARLOTTE
Which Charlotte councilmembers spent the most on travel — and where did they go?
A WBTV investigation found Charlotte councilmembers spent taxpayer funds on trips they did not attend or had questionable ties to city business. Councilmember Renee Johnson spent $4,675 on brain injury conferences, while Councilman James 'Smuggie' Mitchell incurred $2,488 in costs for cancelled trips to Boston and a municipal conference.
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