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Vi Lyles

1952–

United States

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Viola Alexander Lyles (born September 28, 1952) is an American politician who served as the 59th mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina from 2017 to 2026. A member of the Democratic Party, Lyles was a member of the Charlotte City Council before taking office as mayor.

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