I oppose the 1% transit tax because it lacks transparency, leaving voters without detailed cost breakdowns or projections for the $25 billion over 30 years, making accountability impossible. The "Blueprint for Charlotte Mobility Investment" lists projects like new rail lines and bus routes but omits specific timelines, funding splits, or risk assessments, as critics have pointed out in WBTV analyses. The new 27-member Metropolitan Public Transit Authority (MPTA) reduces Charlotte's influence over fund allocation, with only 12 seats appointed by the city—fewer proportionally than other townships like Matthews or Huntersville, which each get one dedicated slot—while 6 go to Mecklenburg County, 3 to business interests, and others to NCGA and regional appointees, as outlined in the PAVE Act and MOU per WBTV reports. This composition prioritizes external stakeholders over direct local representation, sidelining Charlotte's priorities. Moreover, the MPTA could redirect funds from promised rail and bus projects under the PAVE Act's flexible guidelines, risking unfulfilled commitments without voter oversight. We deserve a plan with clear accountability, not one risking our tax dollars on unfulfilled visions.