Mecklenburg County commissioner Jennifer Roberts said this afternoon that she plans to enter the 9th District Congressional race.
"I just think people are ready for someone who is transparent, who is accessible (and) really concerned about the issues ... and not so much about which party you belong to," she told the Observer.
Roberts, a Democrat, is the second commissioner to announce for the seat since Myrick said last week that she won't seek a 10th term.
Republican commissioner Jim Pendergraph also has announced.
Roberts said she plans to file Friday.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Tuesday afternoon they are looking for a man who allegedly cut off his electronic monitoring device about the same time he was due in court. 
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