Richard and Lillian Greene have been making headlines for their work with the City of Charlotte, but it's their love story that’s gaining attention. Having tied the knot on April 22, 2023, Lillian, now a Rail Controller for Charlotte Area Transit System, and Richard, Field Operations Supervisor for Solid Waste Services, met at work, a detail Richard recalls with a hint of destiny. Laughing about their first masked encounter during the COVID era, he told Charlotte's official city news, "She had on her mask. I didn’t even know what her face looked like." Lillian admits to dodging Richard initially, "because he wasn’t my type," but eventually saw something more.
After nearly three years of marriage, the Greenes have a lot to share about love, sacrifice, and the city they call home. The couple praises Charlotte's employment flexibility and growth potential, an attribute that has allowed them both personal and professional satisfaction. Richard is especially grateful for the city providing him "the greatest" thing, his wife Lillian. They've already begun planning a five-year vow renewal and look forward to a future filled with family joys.
In contrast, Robert and Monica Mahoney's love stretches back to the days before digital communication, when missed phone calls and voicemails defined courtship. Meeting in the '80s through a mutual friend, they've now been married for nearly 35 years. With careers in city services – Robert as a Small Business Administrator for Solid Waste Services and Monica as an Investigative Technician for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department – they have witnessed the city evolve and grow. Robert told Charlotte's city news that his favorite part of his job is the connection to people – something, one could say, that mirrors his long-standing connection with Monica.
