449 likes. Those winners move on to the citys General Election, which will be on July 26, the runoff date for any partisan elections. Im leaning toward the latter. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Do the restaurant owners know that the city once again is stabbing them in the back? Cummings resignation agreement was accepted, ending the investigation, but part of the agreement was that he would never run for a judicial office again. Weve made great progress, but we have so much more to do! (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Rossabi has also made good use of that time by familiarizing herself with the ins and outs of city government. 216 W. Market Street, Suite-A, All four candidates in the race for District 2 responded, as did at least two candidates in Districts 3 and 5. 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. District 5 City Councilmember Tammi Thurm is one of the more liberal members of an all-Democratic and very liberal City Council. Holston, chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, has also served as chair of the Board of Adjustment. For dire Greensboro ( / rinzbro / ( listen); [3] formerly Greensborough) is a city in and the county seat of Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. After attending City Academy in 2017 I knew that I could bring new ideas and the drive to move our city forward. I feel like I should be on a dos equis commercial. So again, you have a See, hes pro-police token gesture when in reality, GPD and the City of Greensboro continue to lag far behind other municipalities because of decisions made by your council, Outling included. GOLDIE WELLS: I wish we had been able to address the Marcus Deon Smith case in a different way. I think the experience and the successful results of my leadership in the past equipped me for the task. Several chances Outling had to support OUR police, he did not! I understand the balance of investing for the future and making fiscally sound decisions. The last general election was postponed in November 2021 due to redistricting delays and was ultimately held in July 2022. This was a clear attempt at keeping this particular document from public scrutiny and bypassing existing Public Records legislation. 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. 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. , 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. Its not a valid plan. 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.) All while appeasing developers and the new city manager that wants to build multifamily on an empty piece of land. 2021 Work Plan; ARPA Information; 2021 Reparations Referendum; Planning & Community Development Projects; City Budget; . I believe that my commonsense approach to issues has helped me gain widespread support with my constituents. The offices were originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021. Outling also voted for a 5 year potentially, maybe, if we feel like it, implementation of a take home car program that MIGHT buy 20 police cars a year over the next 5 years. I amrunning at large to support all of Greensboro. 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. And there isnt even an election right now in District 4 (more on that later). The center will host events thro. Both Outling and Vaughan give a lot of double talk, especially in an election year. 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. I am confident that my vision ofGo B.I.G. 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. TRACY FURMAN: I would like to pause theReceivership Program that wasput in place from a consent agenda vote in August 2020 until some of the vagueness and process can be ironed out. 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. Her term ends after the next election in early 2022. TRACY FURMAN: We are a beautiful city and need growth to sustain our character and continue to offer opportunity to everyone who lives here. 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. I plan to open the doors to the amazing creativity and innovative ways and ideas our communities have for addressing issues in our district. We are already behind in all three areas and need to find new solutions, and I want to work with others on council to bring those solutions to fruition. A city where differences are accepted and celebrated. Council should deny funding to the wasteful Participatory Budgeting program. 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. Crime and drug-free streets and neighborhoods. Mayor Nancy Vaughan and all nine incumbents are on the ballot for re-election, and Vaughan has three challengers by herself. Dont vote for who the TV tells you to vote for. Dont vote for who your neighbor tells you to vote for. What a high wire act that is. Need your vote to remove the current city council and mayor. RESPONSIBILITIES : The faculty member will be responsible for teaching up to two sections of the Humanities core curriculum and an elective each term. Industry needs to return to the United States. 2021 City Council Candidates. Again, we have a long road ahead of us in the area of justice inequality. 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. For example the $120 million on the performing arts center, for that kind of money we could have built something architecturally stunning that the nation would have taken notice of. This is the second go round for Wells. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. There were responses from only four candidates and two incumbents for the at-large seats. The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved its first official Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) policy and procedure manual. If 911 is a county service, then what does the City council have to do with it? I have organized around housing, healthcare and mental health safety with local and national organizations. We need to get our road, public transportation, housing, and business opportunities up to speed before these companies open. Seems like you are saying if you elect me I can help. Incumbent city councilmembers almost always get a bye in the primary. We were unable, because of legal reasons, to share with the public what was going on between the city and his family. I have continued that work since joining City Council and would be honored to have the opportunity to be re-elected to another term to continue to drive positive impacts on behalf of the citizens of Greensboro. Let the Chief(s) run their departments without interfering. 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. 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) . I also think we need to focus our economic development on the small businesses that are here in Greensboro. Our parks, trails, venues, entertainment, businesses and restaurants are top notch and I wish that every resident is able to enjoy them! Posted by John Hammer | Mar 4, 2022 | News. Toss em all out! [1] [2] What he should be saying is I can help NOW! CECILE CC CRAWFORD: I am running for City Council because I want people to be able to afford a safe and decent place to live, because there are too many people who work hard and do not bring home enough money to take care of themselves and their families, and because the violence in this city is not going to stop until we address the root causes. The Rhino has had a long tradition of providing news in Guilford County. Many of the things you are asking for he has committed to push for if elected mayor. I disagree with you as to what Outling was questioning/proposing to understand. Oh wow, he voted to accept federal money that agencies, police related or not, always accept (free money). My wish has always been for Greensboro to achieve its potential and I truly believe we are on the cusp to realizing a tremendous potential. To meet with the Mayor, contact Laura Getz, City Clerk, at (919) 580-4330. Voters that are indecisive about the District 5 City Council race must either have no political opinions or have trouble making decisions. Be careful what you wish for. Do the restaurants know that the GPAC is serving dinner in their facility with the Lion King tickets? Do you have to make political promises to seek an election? In DWB, you must also be resourceful and learn to make the most of limited resources. District 3 has no incumbent in the race since Outling is running for mayor. 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. Jobs that will produce food and home ownership. 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 . engagement with our immigrant neighbors and community seeking refuge, offering more funding, translation options, and stronger enforcement against discrimination. 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.. Increase the availability of choices for energy efficiency and renewable energy production, particularly in Green Zones, is important. WGHP attempted to ask five uniform questions of every candidate on the ballot. I dont anticipate that they will all show up on Tuesday night, Vaughan said in a text. Dont vote for who Facebook tells you to vote for. Mayor Nancy Vaughan said Friday that some of the candidates dont live within the city limits, so they will be disqualified. DUSTIN KEENE: I feel we overpay for underdelivering a lot. The winners of the primary are almost certainly going to be Mayor Nancy Vaughan and District 3 City Councilmember Justin Outling. Cure the Violence? You may also sign up to speak at a meeting by 6 pm the night of the meeting, outside the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber using the designated kiosk. As always, we need to work toward economic development and jobs. Weve seen things happen for the betterment of our community, but the job is not over. This was not a pro-police conversation. Look at how the alphabet people have more rights than those who live right. Thurm was the major advocate for requiring police officers to have a written consent form signed before searching a vehicle. Furman, Candidate for the Greensboro City Council, announces at-large run after previously announcing intentions to run for the open district 3 seat. . 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. Greensboro, NC 27401 I am a proven servant leader, she said in her application, I am committed to service.. The Rhino has had a long tradition of providing news in Guilford County. A top priority is ensuring all residents have safe and secure housing. Ultimately, this motion did not pass through City Council. The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. I believe in the residents of Greensboro, and I want to make sure we get there. BILL MARSHBURN: I was arrested in 2008 under false charges, the day District 3 was forcibly annexed. We must keep the momentum going with smart investments into our community, ensuring that the recent wins are wins for all residents of Greensboro, not just some. I am running because I want people who are just trying to make it, to have a seat at the table when decisions are being made about the citys priorities. The filing deadline for this election was March 4, 2022. 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. There should be no one left behind. 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. Sweeping bans hinder economic growth. I have been affiliated with the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and the Junior League of Greensboro. The two other candidates on the ballot, Eric Robert and Mark Cummings, havent raised or spent much money and dont have the name recognition to compete without a major advertising campaign. I find it very disturbing that things just have not changed on the east side and north side of Greensboro. Dont even blindly vote for who The Rhino tells you to vote for. Required fields are marked *. We need to develop creative housing solutions to improve affordability and mobility throughout the city. Tony Wilkins for Greensboro City Council 2021 Look at crime statistics, your grocery bill, & how much it cost you to fill up the family truckster lately. ZACK MATHENY: I have lived, worked, and served in District 3 for over 20 years. 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. 21-2-134. DUSTIN KEENE: At this point in my life my focus is on growth and contribution. The election was originally supposed to happen in 2021 but was delayed because of redistricting from the 2020 Census. Its because the work is not finished. The City Council talks a lot about the importance of diversity. This all happened shortly after the Greensboro riots in 2020, when everyone was jumping on the police are racists bandwagon. 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. We do this through public transportation that supports all parts of the city, parks and a parks and rec system that offer great programs and beautiful spaces, homes that everyone can afford, and jobs that pay wages so that people do not need two or three jobs to make ends meet. Believe in Greensboro will result in solutions that have positive outcomes for the way that every existing, and prospective, resident and business lives, works, and engages in Greensboro. Also, current council is unlikely to adjust property tax rate to be revenue-neutral after this significant property evaluation. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I would invest in institutions of higher education as engines of innovation and job creation, foster communities, utilizing untapped talent to drive higher economic returns as well as greater equity, and build basic infrastructure to ensure future growth and to retain a highly trained local workforce. Also filing to run in the at-large race are Katie Rossabi, Linda Wilson, Tracy Furman, Taffy L. Buchanan, Fanca Jalloh, Dustin Keene and Melodi Fentress. There is no need for him to wait until he is mayor to make a motion or propose a change. Oh and whats 100 cars going to do for a 600 officer department? This is Roths first run for public office, but he is no stranger to politics. Build Back Better is a joke from the woke. There are 4 people running for mayor. A North Carolina city council fired a man for 'white privilege and entitlement' after he refused to address a Black woman by her professional title. We were asking for $15 an hour more than 10 years ago, and that is the absolute bare minimum. In Eugene, Oregon, where the program started, they had 24,000 CAHOOTS calls and only needed police backup 150 times. My current role as president of Downtown Greensboro, Inc. has further opened my eyes to our strengths and weaknesses, and with a new city manager on board, now more than ever I see the need for partnership across all districts to ensure our city succeeds for all citizens. Outling has to be recused from voting on either project because he is a partner in the Brooks Pierce law firm, which did legal work on both. To find out which city council member represents your district, visit greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council. Over the last 10 years I have had the honor of collaborating with my colleagues on many initiatives and endeavors. Greensboro, NC 27401 Our City hits record or near record homicide numbers every year. Kennedy resigned in August to take a job with the city as director of the Neighborhood Development Department. The issues that face us will require negotiation, deliberation, and compromise to resolve these issues that confront our city. I am so disillusioned with the leaders of Greensboro that I will do one of two things. It doesnt cost anything to the applicant but actually helps protect the panhandler as well as those who are being asked for money. Barber was a sitting council member in 2017 when he was narrowly defeated by Kennedy for one of three at-large seats. 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. If you live in the city, your final vote is July 26 no matter what else happens on May 17. However, since that time, we have been able to build a very positive working . However, recusals by councilmembers are not uncommon. The Mayor and City Council, who are elected to office for a four-year term, develop City policies for the City of Goldsboro. I really want to put a Ferris wheel downtown as a major city attraction. District 1 City Councilmember Sharon Hightower filed to run for reelection. If they hadnt torn it apart, it wouldnt need building back! 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. BILL MARSHBURN: My best wishes and prayers are that we asa people become aware, hopefully through self-education, more than through stark harsh reality. Are you following? This has been to a great extent through federal/city partnerships and city of Greensboro Corp./stakeholder partnerships. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. I will use all I have to research and provide the answers we are desperately seeking in order to serve the residents of Greensboro. And Hester Petty, who regularly speaks at public forum periods during council meetings, has also submitted her name. Affordability of housing continues to be a problem in Guilford County. 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. 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. Filter by Office. Big whoop. 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. Too many residents are just one serious illness, injury, or financial emergency away from disabling debt. You have permission to edit this article. I agree with you on giving the police the resources they need. I have heard the voices and cries of the community. TAMMI Z. THURM: I have spent my career as the CFO/VP of operations of small and large family-owned businesses. Im ready to continue fighting for what is right for all of us. All they do is talk. Mayor City Clerk City Council - At Large City Council - District 1 If he cannot get the votes after being on council for years then how is he going to get them as mayor. I posted this elsewhere and will post it anytime I notice someone supporting Outling under the assumption that is good for the city. Current Candidates Download complete Candidate information. Im hopeful that my experience and familiarity with Staff, Council and current city issues will be of value, he wrote in his application. Individuals with a disability who need an interpreter or other auxiliary aids should contact Community Relations at 336-373-2723 three to five days prior to a meeting. I want to build more homes that people can actually afford, and give people who have eviction records and criminal records a second chance. 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. He stayed silent when he had the chance to speak up at council meetings and publicly in support of our police department. (1) will vote for anyone who isnt presently serving or (2) will not vote. TAMMI Z. THURM: During my first term, I advocated for written consent. Then the NC Supreme Court delayed the primary from March 8 to May 17 because of court challenges to the state legislative and congressional districts drawn by the NC General Assembly. Email; Facebook; LinkedIn; Twitter; Hey Justin, I mean Evan, put the motions on the table NOW for the police department. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held general elections for mayor and city council on July 26, 2022. 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. Rossabi has served for 10 years with the Department of Social Services as a guardian ad litem, which is a person appointed to protect the rights of a minor or incapacitated adult in cases of legal action. Please flush yourself down the nearest toilet and take Nancy with you. Most candidates stick to their own race during a campaign, but Robert has used his campaign to attack DGI President and District 3 City Council candidate Zack Matheny. The email address Lisa Wilson had provided did not work. Hightower talks more at meetings than any other city councilmember, and generally says the same thing over and over again. Public safety must have a multipronged approach, and written consent is one step in making Greensboro a safe city for all of us. I believe in starting where we are using what we have to do what we can will result in doing far more with our current dollars by being creative and responsible on behalf of the people of Greensboro. 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. And we can continue to be led by someone who didnt support or fought against the things you are saying were basic. 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. Hugh Holston, the chairman of the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission is one of the candidates. ), or any other social program or developer that someone with a high valued relationship with a council member (Zimmerman) is getting the money. Bradley Hunt, president of the Greensboro Chapter of the NAACP, stated that it is the position of his organization "that this body vote to postpone the Greensboro City Council elections initially scheduled to take place in November of 2021, until after U.S. Census data has been received, properly processed and certified." In the at-large City Council race, the top six finishers in the primary will be on the general election ballot and the top three finishers on July 26 will be elected to the City Council. He came to Greensboro to attend UNCG, graduated with a degree in economics and went on to get an MBA at Elon University. Snap Publications revived the herbivorous beast and in October 2013, the all-new and improved Rhino Times was started. 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. First we need to keep people in their homes. But Outling is on the council now. Her application includes support for local business and first responders in addition to affordable housing. In short, similar to most of the other candidates running, but the varied work history is what makes her the better candidate. https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/guilford-metro-9-1-1. While under investigation as a District Court judge, Cummings had run for Superior Court judge. 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. Screenshot via Greensboro Television Network. Improving our transportation system so we can be a hop on hop off city. Snap Publications revived the herbivorous beast and in October 2013, the all-new and improved Rhino Times was started. 00:03 . 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. The Mayor is the official and ceremonial head of the City Government and presides at all City Council meetings. These teams handle conflict resolution, welfare checks, substance abuse, and suicide threats. The result was that the City Council discovered the check was issued to the ICRCM without a signed contract.
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