Clodfelter sworn in as Charlotte’s new mayor

CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) — Dan Clodfelter has been sworn in as the fourth mayor of Charlotte since last spring.

Clodfelter took the oath of office Wednesday next to his wife, Elizabeth, and one of his two daughters.

Charlotte’s City Council on Monday chose Clodfelter, who has been a state senator since 1999.

Clodfelter, a Democrat and former City Council member, submitted his resignation from the Legislature to Gov. Pat McCrory on Tuesday. He replaces Patrick Cannon, who resigned less than two weeks ago after his arrest on federal corruption charges.

Cannon was elected as mayor last November after councilwoman Patsy Kinsey served as interim mayor. Kinsey replaced Anthony Foxx, who resigned the post last year to become U.S. Transportation Secretary in the Obama administration.

Clodfelter has said his highest priority for Charlotte is stability.

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