On this episode of Flashpoint, WCNC Charlotte's Ben Thompson starts our conversations with all the Charlotte City Council at-large candidates. First up is LaWana Mayfield. She is a former councilwoman who is running again, but this time as an at-large candidate.

Next, Ben spoke with Sam Spencer, the former chair of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg planning commission. They chat about the 2040 policy map being passed this week and why that’s important.

All of this and more only on Flashpoint, on WCNC Charlotte. Join the conversation on social media by following Flashpoint host Ben Thompson on Twitter at @BentNews!