Mecklenburg County commissioners have approved a resolution advocating for a one-cent sales tax increase aimed at funding transportation projects, including the Red Line commuter train. The resolution passed with a vote of 6-3, despite objections from some commissioners who expressed concerns about the speed of the process and the funding breakdown, which allocates significant portions to roads and caps light rail spending. If the North Carolina General Assembly approves the measure, it will allow voters to decide on the tax increase in a referendum in November 2025, potentially generating $19.4 billion over 30 years. While most local governments support the initiative, Matthews has voted against it, raising concerns about the impact on regional collaboration. The proposed funding plan is seen as a significant step toward improving the county's transportation infrastructure, although not without its critics who feel more discussion is needed. The next stage now rests with state lawmakers, who have yet to indicate their support for the resolution.