Tune in here to this ​Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!

Breaking Brett Jensen talks with Charlotte City Councilman Ed Driggs for the entire show, where they discuss crime, transit and the 2040 Plan.

in the first segment, Driggs discusses the tension between law enforcement and civil rights, emphasizing the need for more visible police presence to combat rising crime in the city, especially Uptown. He also addresses the city's efforts to increase CMPD staffing and improve safety, while balancing delicate political considerations.

Later, they discuss transportation, particularly the I-77 toll lanes north and south, and the potential expansion of light rail with the 1-cent sales tax. The conversation touches on the ongoing debate in Matthews regarding transit funding.
Initially, the plan aimed to dedicate most of the tax revenue to rail, but the legislature altered it to a 40% allocation for rail, 20% for buses, and 40% for roads. 

This shift led to disappointment in Matthews, as key rail projects, including the Silver Line extension, were scaled back. Matthews' leadership has opposed the plan, while most other local representatives have supported it.

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