My goal for Greensboro is to beasafe city,with an increase in quality jobs, increasing housing inventoryfor all incomes, providingequal resourcesforallcitizens, and continuing to make strategic investments in which to promote quality of life. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. District 1 City Councilmember Sharon Hightower filed to run for reelection. 00:03 . The city has the ability to pay all city workers livable wages and recently approved the step plan with a base salary of $15/hr. The filing deadline for this election was March 4, 2022. We discuss issues and outline our vision and plans to address them. Improving our transportation system so we can be a hop on hop off city. Do you have to make political promises to seek an election? TONY WILKINS: On an 8-1 vote in 2019 City Council increased property tax. Any suggestion that Justin would not be supportive of the police and the best of the 4 candidates I find very questionable. There were no answers from the three candidates for District 1, although incumbent Sharon Hightower did respond to the email to say she wouldnt be participating. Since you are the big Outling supporter get him to put on the table what he would do to attract new people to the police department. Toss em all out! Fostering relationships in our community by encouraging events that include police invitations will help to build more trust as well. In 2007, I ran and won my first election representing District 3 and quickly realized how challenging it can be to represent the interest of so many constituents. Both Outling and Vaughan give a lot of double talk, especially in an election year. However, City Attorney Chuck Watts doesnt see a problem with Matheny serving as both a city councilmember and president of DGI. My Go B.I.G. Robert noted: Again, this lawsuit is not just about the Gun Shows, it is about the systemic corruption manifested by the deceptive and fraudulent maneuvers employed by Mayor Nancy Vaughan, with the complicity of city staff. Listen to the council meetings. Justin Outling for Greensboro Mayor Sign up for weekly updates and an insider's look at our campaign for Greensboro's future.
[email protected], Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Former County Commissioner Steve Arnold Enters District 2 Commissioners Race, Next Countywide Revaluation May Be Here Sooner Than You Think. engagement with our immigrant neighbors and community seeking refuge, offering more funding, translation options, and stronger enforcement against discrimination. CECILE CC CRAWFORD: What happened to Marcus Smith [who died in police custody] should never have happened. I agree with you on giving the police the resources they need. Like, get GPD pay up on par with where it should be as the third largest agency in NC; getting GPD a real take home car program; have retention bonuses and anything else they can come up with to stop the exodus. The Mayor and three Council members are elected at large and the remaining five Council members are elected from districts. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. Contact Us By Mail P.O. 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) When flights are inaccessible or there is continuing civil unrest, you must deal with challenges such as how to move items from Amsterdam or Brussels to the center of Burundi. Meanwhile literally every other agency in the state has a fully implemented, one car per officer, take home car program. Barber and Bellamy-Small are the most experienced candidates among those who applied. It is almost a certainty that Thurm and Wilkins will be facing each other in the general election on July 26. And there isnt even an election right now in District 4 (more on that later). Just like Just Sayin said, take a look at your quality of life now, and vote smart. Others are not likely to sign up for their three-minutes allotted speaking time at Tuesdays meeting, but that still leaves a substantial number of speakers the council will hear before voting on who will fill the open seat. https://www.rhinotimes.com/news/police-stop-on-greenway-may-lead-to-city-council-work-session/. Take 30 minutes out of your busy lives, do your own homework and vote for who you think are the best candidates. You can cancel at any time. It is the third-most populous city in North Carolina after Charlotte and Raleigh, the 69th-most populous city in the United States, and the largest city in the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. The zoning commissioner in Greensboro, North Carolina, was removed after he refused a request to address a woman by her professional title. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I have served as treasurer of Triad Pride Performing Arts and on the Guilford County Planning Commission Board. To learn more, I invite you tovisitmathenyforcouncil.com. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. If 911 is a county service, then what does the City council have to do with it? Kennedys departure rankled some in and out of city government, who said her unexplained resignation followed by a day of silence from the city before announcing her new job, raised questions about the secrecy of her appointment to the professional city position. (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday signaled it may sidestep a ruling in a major case involving a Republican bid to give state legislatures far more power over federal elections by. Current council members will serve abbreviated terms until the next election in 2025. I have also served in various leadership roles in community organizations allowing me to create the experience necessary to listen and lead while building a better Greensboro. 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. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. 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. CECILE CC CRAWFORD: Low wages are a significant factor for many of us in the working class. She opposes most of the rezoning requests for East Greensboro and, unfortunately, often convinces a majority of the City Council to vote with her. If he cannot get the votes after being on council for years then how is he going to get them as mayor. Mayor Nancy Vaughan said Friday that some of the candidates dont live within the city limits, so they will be disqualified. City Council races are nonpartisan, but there is not a single Republican or conservative on the City Council. Connor Perrett. We were unable, because of legal reasons, to share with the public what was going on between the city and his family. That article does not get into as much detail as it should, but youll get the point. Conflict-resolution abilities, the ability to care for a whole community with limited resources, and the ability to make constructive decisions that influence an entire village distinguish me. 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. Fax: (336) 763-2585, P.O. The three incumbents are Councilmembers Yvonne Johnson, Marikay Abuzuaiter and Hugh Holston. You Outing is committed to push if elected? You can vote for three, but we recommend voting for two in hopes that they can make it to the general election in July. Four candidates have filed to run in the mayoral race: Mayor Nancy Vaughan, District 3 Councilmember Justin Outling, Eric Robert and Mark Timothy Cummings. Crime and drug-free streets and neighborhoods. Police officers were adamantly opposed, noting that there is already police body cam video footage of the person consenting and officers are required to fill out a form about the consent after it is given. Petty, who has been involved with the Green Party, Guilford County Environmental Coalition and Democracy Greensboro, among other groups, has been an outspoken advocate in the case of a homeless Black man who died three years ago after being hogtied by police. But many declined to respond, and at least two candidates for City Council did not have working email addresses on the forms they filed to register with the NC Board of Elections. All police are not bad. Well you know, as the most intriguing candidate , if you vote for me , we can get rid of two at once . What he should be saying is I can help NOW! Let the Chief(s) run their departments without interfering. Local government should trust in supply and demand and evaluate each project on its own merit. Either way, it seems like you are shilling for Outling here. Bans that are too broad stifle economic growth. I would honor the years of service these workers have put into our city. Our City hits record or near record homicide numbers every year. Dr. Latoya Bernice Gathers stands out because of her varied background working with Doctors Without Borders and at a tuberculosis clinic in Sudan. Because it is as certain as anything in politics that Vaughan and Outling will be running against each other in the July 26 general election, we are going to wait and see where the chips fall between now and July to make an endorsement. However, the way the City Council implemented this had the unwanted effect of experienced workers with decades on the job being paid less for their years of service than new hires. Additionally, I would like to continue to build a business-friendly city and foster economic development that makes Greensboro better for all of us. We had one for years, but it was voted down several years ago. there was that census issue, which delated population counts. A primary is scheduled for May 17, 2022. Matheny and current Mayor Nancy Vaughan devised the plan to finance the Tanger Center for the Performing Arts using parking and ticket fees, not general fund dollars, for the citys share of that public-private partnership. The offices were originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021. We were following the law. Wells often talks about the need for economic development in East Greensboro, but then votes against the rezoning requests that would allow that development. Even if they are not actively involved, they all know the dirt. Its interesting that former District Court Judge Mark Timothy Cummings is running for mayor. He went to the police for help and paid with his life. Its not a valid plan. All while appeasing developers and the new city manager that wants to build multifamily on an empty piece of land. MARIKAY ABUZUAITER: I think we need to take another look at some form of a panhandling license. I am so disillusioned with the leaders of Greensboro that I will do one of two things. and it's 572 members will be endorsing your 2021 campaign for The Greensboro City Council. TAMMI Z. THURM: I am proud of my work on Greensboros first permanent supportive housing project with wrap-around services. I feel investing with our collective funds to provide sustainable residual income opportunities for our city is key as opposed to just giving huge sums of money to people who do not pay back their loans nor deserve free money in the form of grants for ideas that are never going to work and only benefits one or few individuals. Owning a small business reinforced my beliefs on how important the decisions made by our city leaders affect every single resident, every single day. Sweeping bans hinder economic growth. That resonates the same whether referring to increased taxes, or messed up policies. I have been on my bathroom floor, with my hand over my mouth so my children couldnt hear me crying, trying to figure out where we would be able to live. The biggest problem is spiritual. Early, in-person voting began last Thursday for the Primary Election in North Carolina, which culminates May 17, and voting for the Greensboro City Council, which was to have occurred last year, is underway with 27 names on the ballot for mayor and four district and three at-large seats. In 2005, I was appointed to the Zoning Commission, where I was able to work closely with city staff and the community. 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. Former District 5 City Councilmember Tony Wilkins and Robert Bodenhamer also filed to run for the District 5 seat. Four City Council incumbents, including current City Council President Brenda Jones, as well as Andre Spivey, Raquel Castaneda-Lopez and Gabe Leland, will not seek a new term. Council should deny funding to the wasteful Participatory Budgeting program. Her application includes support for local business and first responders in addition to affordable housing. Your email address will not be published. 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. After watching I now know more and feel more confident that he is our best choice for next mayor. PORTIA SHIPMAN: TheMarcus Deon Smith trial. Ph: (336) 763-4170 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. From my experience with the city, it would be irresponsible for me not to be on the ballot. District 5 City Councilmember Tammi Thurm is one of the more liberal members of an all-Democratic and very liberal City Council. 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. 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. If you are a pro-police citizen, Outling is not for you. I think its important that if you want to be considered that youre prepared to tell us why we should support you at the City Council meeting.. P.O. Greensboros T.Z. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Local governments should rely on supply and demand and assess each project individually. There is no need for him to wait until he is mayor to make a motion or propose a change. GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) First the election date was delayed, then it was again, and now it has a firm date, and through all those meanderings the interest to serving on the Greensboro City Council appears to be unwavering. Barber has also served on two elected boards, first as a member of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners from 2000-2004 and twice on the City Council, from 2005-2009 and from 2013-2017. We are way past the 11th hour for this. P.O. Since my last tenure in office, I have further developedmy skillset tofit within the needs of our entire community. It does not seem like you have been following his proposals. I am confident that my vision ofGo B.I.G. 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. 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. If you do nothing else, go vote! The city council and real estate developers, in my opinion, should collaborate. Johnson and Abuzuaiter were both elected to four-year terms in 2017. Results of the July 26, 2022 Greensboro Municipal General Election Can be viewed on the Elections & Results page or by viewing Dashboard Results. Its been evident for quite some time that specific neighborhoods are simply undeveloped and are overlooked. GOLDIE WELLS: We have made a lot of progress. The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. 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. The inaugural class of the City of Greensboro's . We can either start to address some of these housing issues now, with the City Council working proactively in the best interest of its constituents, or continue to see people pushed out of their homes and struggling to afford them. It would fall under the County Commissioners for oversight. Derby City Council Member: 2023 Primary: Derby Ward 4: 875 English Ct: Derby: 67037: Nonpartisan: Jacob A. Bakk: School District 259: 2023 Primary: USD 259 District At Large: 2341 N. Fairview: Wichita: 67204 (316)550-2977: Proof positive that were fed up with the turd sandwich we have in place presently. Dont believe it? Throw the bums out. Working at DWB taught me how to resolve conflicts on a wide scale. I feel that her empty seat needs to be filled by a progressive with no ties to the power elite in Greensboro, she wrote in her application. There was no accountability on the part of the City Council, or the police. 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. Build Back Better is a joke from the woke. Former City Councilmember Michelle Kennedy was the executive director of the Interactive Resource Center, also funded by the city, when she was elected to the City Council, and City Councilmember Yvonne Johnson is executive director of One Step Further, which has a $400,000 a year contract with the city to run the Cure Violence program. 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. I find it very disturbing that things just have not changed on the east side and north side of Greensboro. 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. 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) . Robinson is the first black candidate elected to the office of North Carolina lieutenant governor. I have decided to instead support Outling. I disagree with you as to what Outling was questioning/proposing to understand. I have proactively, and successfully, engaged the residents and business communities of Greensboro from my service on boards and commissions, my commitment to community service and my business career, he wrote in his application. 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. 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. Hey Justin, I mean Evan, put the motions on the table NOW for the police department. Four candidates have filed to run in the mayoral race: Mayor Nancy Vaughan, District 3 Councilmember Justin Outling, Eric Robert and Mark Timothy Cummings. Hightower talks more at meetings than any other city councilmember, and generally says the same thing over and over again. 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. HUGH HOLSTON: What differentiates me is that I am uniquely positioned and prepared to serve successfully for the benefit of all of Greensboro. Go watch the council meeting where this happened and see what he said and how he said it. We need a multi-pronged approach that combines financial investments, development incentives, updated planning and zoning rules, anti-displacement initiatives, non-profit collaborations, and new rent stability and affordable homeownership programs to address our housing affordability crisis. As someone who hopes Justin Outling is our next Mayor I think your comments are way off mark. Greensboro ( / rinzbro / ( listen); [3] formerly Greensborough) is a city in and the county seat of Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. The winners. 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. In my humblest opinion, the city of Greensboro got off easy with this settlement. Dont vote for who your neighbor tells you to vote for. GREENSBORO Former City Council members Mike Barber and T. Dianne Bellamy-Small are among the people who have submitted their names to be considered for the seat recently vacated by Michelle Kennedy. Johnson and Abuzuaiter were both elected to four-year terms in 2017. Outling then easily won election to a two-year term in 2015 and a four-year term in 2017. 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.. . Questions? He stayed silent when he had the chance to speak up at council meetings and publicly in support of our police department. MARIKAY ABUZUAITER: That every resident of Greensboro lives in a safe environment and has the opportunity to have housing, a good-paying job, good transportation opportunities and the ability to be able to have enough time to enjoy everything that Greensboro has to offer. That was scheduled for March, but then you know how the court fight over congressional and state legislative maps delayed it all again. Print Feedback. Instead we have a beige box. I believe that my commonsense approach to issues has helped me gain widespread support with my constituents. You are a sitting city council member, have been for years, and you can make a motion any time you like. Mayor City Clerk City Council - At Large City Council - District 1 The two incumbent candidates (Nancy and Justin) had their chance and have done nothing but spend other peoples money indiscriminately and wastefully. Id like the opportunity to continue working. I amrunning at large to support all of Greensboro. Over the past years, you have demonstrated a great ability to lead our city with integrity. (1) will vote for anyone who isnt presently serving or (2) will not vote. Greensboro as a community is booming and growing. Guided By Experience: A Comparative Analysis of the U.S. Military Responses to Natural Disasters in Haiti (2010 & 2021) Dec 2021 - Mar 2022 Article for the 2022 spring issue of the Journal of . The winners of the primary are almost certainly going to be Mayor Nancy Vaughan and District 3 City Councilmember Justin Outling. Any race with more than three candidates is required to winnow down to a final two or six if you are talking double the number required to fill the at-large seats. TRACY FURMAN: We are a beautiful city and need growth to sustain our character and continue to offer opportunity to everyone who lives here. Her term ends after the next election in early 2022. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. They are an embarrassment and disgrace to our city! Voters that are indecisive about the District 5 City Council race must either have no political opinions or have trouble making decisions. We have more people moving to Greensboro than we have housing for which is driving up the cost of housing to a level a lot of those who work in the city soon cannot afford to live in the city. The city has posted on its website all the candidates and their application information. And Hester Petty, who regularly speaks at public forum periods during council meetings, has also submitted her name. There are 4 people running for mayor. I want to use my experience and my voice to champion my Three Pillars for Progress (Economic Development Public Safety Community Engagement). I will continue to be a voice for the voiceless. I am proud to say that I am also able to advocate for small businesses having owned a small, independently owned business for 22 years. Yes that is a county service but they are dispatched to city police. 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. Remember when you see your tax dollars going to DGI, Cure Violence, the IRC (free cars anyone? HUGH HOLSTON: The decision on the siting of the White Street landfill. No one should be subjected to exclusionary speech of any kind. 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. Ten candidates filed to run in the at-large City Council race, including the three incumbents: City Councilmembers Yvonne Johnson, Marikay Abuzuaiter and Hugh Holston. VOTER GUIDE: 2021 Municipal Elections. When I think about Greensboros economy, Im not thinking about if the rich are getting richer Im thinking about what we can do to keep parents from having more moments like that. Smith, Delhomme, Mixon remember former Panthers owner, Historic NASCAR track now part of NC state park, Greenville-Pickens Speedway is listed for sale, FOX8/Old Dominion Triad Holiday Concerts, Airbnb scam takes advantage of new homebuyers, Kids sleep in jails amid NC foster family shortage, Southside Rides teaches life skills through cars, How to propagate new trees from hardwood stem cuttings, Early, in-person voting began last Thursday. 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. At that time, Local 947 did not support her candidacy. Hugh Holston, the chairman of the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission is one of the candidates. DUSTIN KEENE: At this point in my life my focus is on growth and contribution. What a high wire act that is. He came to Greensboro to attend UNCG, graduated with a degree in economics and went on to get an MBA at Elon University. 2021 City Council Candidates. 216 W. Market Street, Suite-A, 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. The center will host events thro. We recommend voting for Katie Rossabi and Melodi Fentress. Rossabi has also made good use of that time by familiarizing herself with the ins and outs of city government. Rhino Times Office 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.