In September, discussions were held between the Charlotte City Council and North Carolina state legislators in which Republican legislators offered to repeal HB2, provided the Council repeal its ordinance. Gov. McCrory has gone on record saying that a repeal of the ordinance should result in a repeal of HB2.
According to McCrory’s spokesman, Graham Wilson, ““This sudden reversal with little notice after the gubernatorial election sadly proves this entire issue originated by the political left was all about politics and winning the governor’s race at the expense of Charlotte and our entire state.”
Regarding the repeal of the Charlotte ordinance, Wilson stated, “As promised, Governor McCrory will call a special session.”
Following the repeal of HB2, Governor-elect Roy Cooper has vowed to work with LGBT groups to find a compromise with local and state officials. With a Republican-controlled, veto-proof legislature, Cooper will have to reach across the aisle to accomplish much of anything, especially following the passing of legislation that limits the power of the North Carolina Governor and grants more authority to the legislature.
