VOTER GUIDE: 2021 Municipal Elections. People know me and can trust that I will work hard to get the answers they have been waiting to receive. Withthisgrowth, it is inevitablewewillalso experience problems, coupled with national economic and social issues. 2021- Supported $243k for SrFFs and Engineers; 2022- Played a key role in increasing compensation for firefighters in crafting the FY22-23 budget cycle; . CITY COUNCIL. Again, we have a long road ahead of us in the area of justice inequality. Expand options for energy efficiency and renewable energy production targeted especially at Green Zones and all communities. Working for Doctors Without Borders allowed me to hone a variety of abilities that would serve me well on the council. Robinson is a native of Greensboro and caught the public's attention in 2018 when he made a fiery speech on Second Amendment rights before the Greensboro City Council. Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? HUGH HOLSTON: The decision on the siting of the White Street landfill. The offices were originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Dont believe it? Take 30 minutes out of your busy lives, do your own homework and vote for who you think are the best candidates. It is one of the few political races where a candidate could finish sixth in the primary and third in the general election and win. A city where everyone has food to eat, a safe place to live, a job or source of income to sustain their chosen lifestyle, and transportation to places they wish to go. TRACY FURMAN: We are about to grow rapidly with the large new companies moving to this area. The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morris Miller Chris Moore Cynthia Rivers Jontavius Smith The regular session meetings for the City Council are held at 6:00 pm on the First and Third Mondays of each month unless that Monday is a holiday; then the meeting will be held the following Tuesday. Barber is president and CEO of The First Tee of the Triad, a nonprofit that teaches character building and life skills to kids through golf. Certainly, the most intriguing candidate in the race is Robert, who was born in Lyon, France, and raised in France and Gabon in West Africa. That we become aware, on mass, of the true history of our country, from Nov. 22, 1963, to now. To meet with the Mayor, contact Laura Getz, City Clerk, at (919) 580-4330. You are intentionally not digging in to any facts. There is no need for him to wait until he is mayor to make a motion or propose a change. To learn more, I invite you tovisitmathenyforcouncil.com. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. Matheny is running against Chip Roth, who is the husband of former Greensboro City Manager Denise Turner Roth. Residents feel safe and secure throughout the city. Snap Publications revived the herbivorous beast and in October 2013, the all-new and improved Rhino Times was started. Vote for anyone other than these clowns already in charge. Are you both going to tread water until the election and hope you are not too pro-police that you piss off the woke and the east side, but not too negligent in your duties to have a full police department so you do not piss off the people that pay the taxes and do not want the crime on their doorstep. While we are talking, how about you too Nancy? Wells was appointed to finish out the term of Jamal Fox in July 2017 and then won election to a four-year term in November 2017. Hightower talks more at meetings than any other city councilmember, and generally says the same thing over and over again. Even if they are not actively involved, they all know the dirt. District 1 City Councilmember Sharon Hightower filed to run for reelection. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). For instance, he simply asked for a copy of the contract with the International Civil Rights Center and Museum regarding a $1.5 million loan. District 3 is considered one of the more conservative council districts and had always been represented by a white Republican, but Outling, a black Democrat, has won by wide margins in both elections. In other words, Evan, ask your councilmembers to stop making token gestures and to actually do something that makes enough of difference to make a difference. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: There are not enough affordable housing options in my neighborhood. Listen to the council meetings. DUSTIN KEENE: At this point in my life my focus is on growth and contribution. After attending City Academy in 2017 I knew that I could bring new ideas and the drive to move our city forward. District 5 City Councilmember Tammi Thurm is one of the more liberal members of an all-Democratic and very liberal City Council. And we can continue to be led by someone who didnt support or fought against the things you are saying were basic. List of Candidates Filed for 2022 Election Cycle May 17, 2022 Primary (Most recently posted 03/04/2022 at 12:15 p.m. at the Close of Filing) July 26, 2022 Municipal General Election (voting applies to Greensboro City Residents Only) November 8, 2022 General Election (Most recently posted 7/17/2022 at 3:30 p.m.) I have decided to instead support Outling. MARIKAY ABUZUAITER: Having been on the Greensboro City Council since 2011, I want to continue being part of the Greensboro City Council as I am able to advocate for the issues I am passionate about public safety, economic development and our infrastructure/transportation. P.O. This was all supposed to happen in 2021 as part of the regular cycle for municipal elections, but then there was that census issue, which delated population counts, which delayed the ability to draw the lines for the citys five electoral districts. Hightower is also one of the impediments to development in East Greensboro. Qualified Candidates for the November 2 , 2021 General Election Skip to Main Content Home News Events Departments Government Business Contact Address City of Greensboro 212 N Main St Greensboro, GA 30642 706-453-7967 706-453-2912 fax News Greensboro designated as a Georgia Exceptional Main Street- (GEMS) We also need to develop a public transit system that connects our city and drives residents to want to use the transit system, instead of having to use it. I have organized around housing, healthcare and mental health safety with local and national organizations. The mayoral race was originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021. Greensboros T.Z. City Council races are nonpartisan, but there is not a single Republican or conservative on the City Council. She said in her application that she supports police and businesses and wants to get help for the homeless. Since my last tenure in office, I have further developedmy skillset tofit within the needs of our entire community. Four candidates have filed to run in the mayoral race: Mayor Nancy Vaughan, District 3 Councilmember Justin Outling, Eric Robert and Mark Timothy Cummings. 00:03 . TONY WILKINS: See response to the second question. Assist the police department in recruiting officers to fill vacancies that are having a substantial impact on the amount of patrol officers we have on a daily basis. In the at-large City Council race, the top six finishers in the primary regardless of party affiliation run in the general election where the top three are elected to the City Council. Current Candidates Download complete Candidate information. , Guilford County Health Department leaders looks at, Family shot in head at Florida home: sheriff, Infants death linked to contaminated breast pump,, Winston-Salem woman is typewriter wordsmith, Man charged with murder after bodies found in NC, Woman arrested after 9 puppies found in trash bag, 4 charged after assault, stabbing in Burl. Back when she was a councilmember, Vaughan had to be recused from a vote on reopening the White Street Landfill. Invest in mobility hubs and other mechanisms that support increased mobility with fewer cars and less driving. She is a strong supporter of the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) and is in favor of giving police officers a raise in order to help the GPD which is about 100 officers short right now fill its ranks. Public safety must have a multipronged approach, and written consent is one step in making Greensboro a safe city for all of us. I will use all I have to research and provide the answers we are desperately seeking in order to serve the residents of Greensboro. Your email address will not be published. ZACK MATHENY: My experience managing the economic and social development of the center city gives me a special skillset and clear understanding of what it takes to do the job that the entire city of Greensboro needs today. However, since that time, we have been able to build a very positive working . Bans that are too broad stifle economic growth. We need rental housing that isnt 50% plus of our income, more houses that are at a price point where people can afford to buy them, and a chance for more people to gain equity in a racially biased banking system. HUGH HOLSTON: What differentiates me is that I am uniquely positioned and prepared to serve successfully for the benefit of all of Greensboro. I understand the balance of investing for the future and making fiscally sound decisions. Greensboro, NC 27401 Lets show folks what our city is capable of, not because we are reacting to controversary, but rather we are visioning for our future. District 2 City Councilmember Goldie Wells is running for reelection and being challenged by Cecile (CC) Crawford, LaToya Bernice Gathers and Portia Shipman in the primary. GREENSBORO, NC- During the week of April 20th, several media outlets, including The Rhino Times, reported that citizen advocate and Mayoral Candidate Eric Robert had filed a civil complaint in superior court pursuant to the North Carolina Public Records Law, Chapter 132 of the General Statutes seeking to compel the City of Greensboro to disclose public records under North Carolina Law. Affordability of housing continues to be a problem in Guilford County. Tammi was elected to the Greensboro city council in 2017. A primary is scheduled for May 17, 2022. ZACK MATHENY: I have lived, worked, and served in District 3 for over 20 years. I believe that my commonsense approach to issues has helped me gain widespread support with my constituents. https://www.rhinotimes.com/news/police-stop-on-greenway-may-lead-to-city-council-work-session/. I feel like I should be on a dos equis commercial. In terms of what you reference here I am supportive of reviewing the 911 process to validate that what you claim is accurate. Throw the bums out. Look at crime statistics, your grocery bill, & how much it cost you to fill up the family truckster lately. We do not currently have a reputation as being business friendly. Fax: (336) 763-2585, P.O. This morning Eric Robert announced: I have just uncovered that The City of Greensboro used tax payers monies to buy itself a gun show for $400,000 for no other purpose but to KILL IT. We will need to feed and house people. Fentress is also a strong supporter of the Police Department and a small business owner, who can tell her own story about the difficulties of trying to start and grow a small business in Greensboro under the current city leadership. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: These are the three concerns I would prioritize: PORTIA SHIPMAN: One of Greensboros most prominent issues is racial inequity and justice inequality, access to resources, and better opportunities. Elections 2021: Greensboro contest delayed but still a busy election on Nov. 2 By Charles Duncan Triad PUBLISHED 1:10 PM ET Oct. 25, 2021 The biggest elections in the Triad set for this year, for mayor and city council in Greensboro, have been postponed until next year. WGHP attempted to ask five uniform questions of every candidate on the ballot. DUSTIN KEENE: I feel we overpay for underdelivering a lot. The zoning commissioner in Greensboro, North Carolina, was removed after he refused a request to address a woman by her professional title. I have been watching the changing of them guards for many years. Sweeping bans hinder economic growth. TRACY FURMAN: I feel strongly that new people bring new ideas to elected office. MAYORAL CANDIDATE ERIC ROBERT ANNOUNCES HE HAS UNCOVERED DOCUMENTS SUPPORTING ALLEGATIONS OF MALFEASANCE AND POTENTIAL CIVIL CONSPIRACY ON THE PART OF CURRENT GREENSBORO MAYOR NANCY VAUGHAN, COLISEUM DIRECTOR MATT BROWN AND CITY ATTORNEY CHUCK WATTS. 216 W. Market Street, Suite-A, I am a small business owner and executive director for Triad Local First, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting locally-owned independentbusinesses. Osborne Water Quality Reclamation Facility has been fined more than $70,000 by the state for at least 19 air-quality violati. First we need to keep people in their homes. BILL MARSHBURN: My best wishes and prayers are that we asa people become aware, hopefully through self-education, more than through stark harsh reality. Also, during the time period you are referring to I recall Justin getting a salary increase for police and more hires passed when others did not want that. Fostering relationships in our community by encouraging events that include police invitations will help to build more trust as well. The secretive attempt boldly labeled a public document CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION We need an Eviction Legal Defense Fund (money set aside to help people facing an eviction), and a Right to Counsel, in order to help people navigate the very expensive eviction process with a lawyer to help them in court. Outling is a graduate of UNCG and Duke University Law School and has been running for mayor since December 2020, when the election was scheduled for October and November 2021. Filing for the July 26 City Council election closed Friday, March 4 at noon, so voters finally know who is and isnt running for City Council in what should have been the 2021 election. Specifically, in District 2, those undeveloped and overlooked neighborhoods are predominantly low-income and communities of color, specifically Black and Latino. He also voted to give GPD a raise to their starting pay up to $41,500, a number not even on par with the area average. . We chose to follow the law. On November 15, 2018, the last printed edition of the Rhino Times came off the presses leaving the world of print journalism behind and moving into the future with an e-paper. Justin Outling was one of them. TRACY FURMAN: We are a beautiful city and need growth to sustain our character and continue to offer opportunity to everyone who lives here. Dont vote for who your neighbor tells you to vote for. We need to avoid the dissolution of the United States. In 2022, they responded to 2,357. There are 4 people running for mayor. Rossabi has also made good use of that time by familiarizing herself with the ins and outs of city government. He later dropped that lawsuit. You are a sitting city council member, have been for years, and you can make a motion any time you like. I am a proven servant leader, she said in her application, I am committed to service.. Ive raised a family and owned and operated a small business here for over 35 years. Do you notice the only ones in the social drinking district are the ones that pay dues to DGI? If he is so great then make Nancy look like a fool for not supporting the police, downtown, or whatever the cause of the day is. It was originally scheduled for October and November 2021, but the primary was postponed to March 8 because the US Census data required for redistricting was delayed due to the COVID-19 restrictions. The Council is the legislative body of City government and includes a Mayor and eight Council members who serve four-year terms. I firmly believe that if you begin a task, you should never leave it until it is completed. We must establish creative solutions to increase density, partner with developers to identify city policies that add unnecessary expenses to the development process and create a land banking program to push back against gentrification. Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-7th-candidate-forum-come-hear-from-your-city-council-candidates-tickets-310137338127?aff=esfb&utm-campaign=social&utm . Holston, chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, has also served as chair of the Board of Adjustment. Several NC agencies have starting pay over $50,000 with a take home car program fully implemented and numerous other benefits such as hiring bonuses, and longevity pay, which GPD does not offer thanks to your councilmembers, Outling included, failing to offer it up. Robinson is the first black candidate elected to the office of North Carolina lieutenant governor. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. And Hester Petty, who regularly speaks at public forum periods during council meetings, has also submitted her name. We have great momentum with a number of job announcements, the Tanger Performing Arts Center completing a historically successful season, and our universities growing and expanding. Over my four terms astheDistrict 3representative, we were able to provide numerous positive impacts for the greater community including public safety initiatives and economic development, all while keeping a level tax rate. We will have to see how many sign up to speak. Crime and drug-free streets and neighborhoods. Hightower regularly interrupts fellow councilmembers and Mayor Nancy Vaughan. Mayor City Clerk City Council - At Large City Council - District 1 The primary for the City Council election will be held on Tuesday, May 17 along with the statewide primary, and all the City Council races except the District 4 race will have primaries. I am the right person, in the right role, at the right time with the following skills: DUSTIN KEENE: As an entrepreneur and a job creator I believe my approach is very different than those who have been sitting on our current council for years. When it comes down to mental health crises, we should work to implement a CAHOOTS model approach a public safety system that sends out a medic and a crisis worker who has training and experience in the mental health field and is trained on trauma-informed de-escalation. The email address on the BOEs files for Felton Foushee did not work, either. Dont vote for who Facebook tells you to vote for. Of course, when she announced, the primary was scheduled for October 2021, but thats a long time to be shaking hands and kissing babies. Voters will choose among 6 candidates for 3 at-large seats on Greensboro City Council ANNETTE AYRES Jul 23, 2022 0 GREENSBORO Three City Council members hope to retain their. An economic collapse, with the dollar losingits control of world currency. I realized that trust is very important in any relationship, and I believe because we were unable to share information, the citizens trust level in the council was lowered. In DWB, you must also be resourceful and learn to make the most of limited resources. Its because the work is not finished. Greensboro as a community is booming and growing. DUSTIN KEENE: Creating more self-sufficient neighborhoods that have grocery stores, coffee shops and restaurants that you can walk to. I imagine you are aware of the number of 911 calls the county receives. DGI, by comparison, is largely funded through a Business Improvement District tax paid by downtown property owners. This all happened shortly after the Greensboro riots in 2020, when everyone was jumping on the police are racists bandwagon. We must build our economy with local businesses that have ties to, and roots in the community. She was first elected to the City Council representing District 4 in 1997 and served until 2001, when she took a break, and then was elected as an at-large city councilmember in 2009, serving until 2013. What about Mary Kay or Nancy Hoffman? Just like Just Sayin said, take a look at your quality of life now, and vote smart. Yes, he voted to accept a federal grant that the city has accepted every single year except for the one time that they voted not to take after the 2020 riots. And, lastly, we must ensure that the elderly are allowed to stay in their homes by better funding housing safety nets like the Housing Coalition, and organizations of the like. The Citys actions took their livelihoods away while doing nothing to combat violent crime in our city as we have now the highest crime rate in the nation for a municipality our size.. I learned a lot about our city and statemechanizations in removing our individual rights under the Constitution. What he should be saying is I can help NOW! Mayor Nancy Vaughan said Friday that some of the candidates dont live within the city limits, so they will be disqualified. The biggest problem is spiritual. Industry needs to return to the United States. She opposes most of the rezoning requests for East Greensboro and, unfortunately, often convinces a majority of the City Council to vote with her. Readers of The Rhino Times will be able to rely on rhinotimes.com for daily coverage and opinions of Greensboro while gaining insider access to important Guilford County work sessions and events. Invest in and partner with others to enhance young peoples workforce development initiatives, so helping to reduce violence. If you are a pro-police citizen, Outling is not for you. We must elect a forward-thinking leader that will help us maintain our momentum, not just for today but for the years ahead. In District 4 there is no primary on May 17, but in the general election on July 26 District 4 City Councilmember Nancy Hoffmann will face Thurston Reeder. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held general elections for mayor and city council on July 26, 2022. Build Back Better is a joke from the woke. The two incumbent candidates (Nancy and Justin) had their chance and have done nothing but spend other peoples money indiscriminately and wastefully. Matheny served as the District 3 city councilmember from 2007 to 2015, when he resigned to accept the position of president of Downtown Greensboro Inc. (DGI). Do you have to make political promises to seek an election? 216 W. Market Street, Suite-A, To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. To find out which city council member represents your district, visit greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council. Please do not throw your chance to vote away. As a District Court judge Cummings was under investigation by the NC Judicial Standards Commission for over a year for his activities on the bench, including falsifying court documents, accusing a NC Highway Patrol trooper of being racist forcing the district attorneys office to drop a driving while impaired charge and changing the bond amount set by a Superior Court judge, something Cummings didnt have the authority to do. Ph: (336) 763-4170 The Mayor and three Council members are elected at large and the remaining five Council members are elected from districts. Sure they currently have some cars, but they dont have 500 of them. Thus current council members all have longer terms, and those elected will have to run again in 2025 (barring some future change). Mayoral candidates Ray Basaldua Frank Adam Muniz Tim Atwood Denise Gutierrez-Homer Ron Nirenberg * Gary Allen J. L Miller Michael "Commander" Idrogo Greg Brockhouse Antonio "Tony" Diaz Dan Martinez Justin Macaluso Joshua James Galvan John M. Velasquez Tony Wilkins for Council 2022. It was a tragedy that should have never happened. If he cannot get the votes after being on council for years then how is he going to get them as mayor. This is the second go round for Wells. Cure the Violence? Local governments should rely on supply and demand and assess each project individually. Justin Outling for Greensboro Mayor Sign up for weekly updates and an insider's look at our campaign for Greensboro's future. Our City hits record or near record homicide numbers every year. The filing deadline for this election was March 4, 2022. Rather than do some hybrid election calendar, the city decided to adopt this schedule. I will demand, and on the council will demand a RUCO 2 revision. Results of the July 26, 2022 Greensboro Municipal General Election Can be viewed on the Elections & Results page or by viewing Dashboard Results. TONY WILKINS: I have lived in Greensboro my entire life. Its not a valid plan. Ten candidates have filed to run for an at-large seat on the Greensboro City Council, and the top six candidates will be on the ballot for the July 26 general election. And that brings us to this note of explanation: Unlike all the other races up and down the ballot, city elections are non-partisan and take on a little different form. No supportive of our police department, giving our tax dollars ( 100s of thousands) to other council members for projects with NO accountability to the citizens of Greensboro. On a DWB assignment, you may meet people in one location to complete a task or combat a sickness. MARIKAY ABUZUAITER: My experiences over the years have certainly helped mold me into a person who really wants to serve her community and make it the best it can be. District 2 has a lot of people who are left out of these decisions too often Black people, immigrants and those seeking refuge, poor and working-class people, and middle-class people who all deserve a seat at the table. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Email; Facebook; LinkedIn; Twitter; If the election had been held on schedule in October and November 2021, the fact that Greensboro was lagging behind much of the state in economic development could have hurt Vaughans bid for reelection. Ultimately, this motion did not pass through City Council. TRACY FURMAN: I am a Greensboro native. Johnson and Abuzuaiter were both elected to four-year terms in 2017. Dr. Latoya Bernice Gathers stands out because of her varied background working with Doctors Without Borders and at a tuberculosis clinic in Sudan. BILL MARSHBURN: I was arrested in 2008 under false charges, the day District 3 was forcibly annexed. We need to get our road, public transportation, housing, and business opportunities up to speed before these companies open. Name recognition is a big part of elections and its hard to find a local politician with better name recognition than Vaughan. Do the restaurants know that the GPAC is serving dinner in their facility with the Lion King tickets? TONY WILKINS: On an 8-1 vote in 2019 City Council increased property tax. Chief [Brian] James was a tremendous asset to this city, and we need to provide the new chief with the tools and funds to help improve and maintain public safety. Questions? PORTIA SHIPMAN: Iam running because I know that I can genuinely make a difference in the lives of all of the residents in District 2. Weve made great progress, but we have so much more to do! Hugh Holston, the chairman of the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission is one of the candidates. We need to encourage and promote economic development that attracts and retains students/residents while also provide good wages and a high quality of life. Over the last 10 years I have had the honor of collaborating with my colleagues on many initiatives and endeavors. Thats all we need to know really. On the ballot is a bond referendum of $135 million that is broken down into five separate yes-or-no votes: $14 million for fire facilities; $30 million for housing; $70 million for parks and. For dire Just remember on your number 2 if you dont vote youre giving the person who wins your vote because you didnt vote against the winner.
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