For those who did participate we present here their lightly edited responses, broken down by the districts and in alphabetical order. Holston is making his first run for public office, having been appointed by the City Council to fill the seat left vacant when former At-large City Councilmember Michelle Kennedy resigned to accept the position as director of the Greensboro Neighborhood Development Department. Current council members will serve abbreviated terms until the next election in 2025. 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) . Share & Bookmark Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option. 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. I do not see how this makes Justin unsupportive of the police. Oh and whats 100 cars going to do for a 600 officer department? Greensboro, NC 27429, Advertising To find out which city council member represents your district, visit greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council. 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. DUSTIN KEENE: At this point in my life my focus is on growth and contribution. County officials have been tight-lipped about why work on the project abruptly stopped. Tony Wilkins for Greensboro City Council 2021 Invest in and partner with others to enhance young peoples workforce development initiatives, so helping to reduce violence. District 1, Knight's seat, has drawn four candidates and District 5, Gaebler's seat, has drawn five candidates, making it the most competitive. WGHP attempted to ask five uniform questions of every candidate on the ballot. 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. The Greensboro City Council would be much more effective and efficient without District 1 City Councilmember Sharon Hightower. The second group needed emergency help, shelter and protection because of someone elses negligence. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Imoved away for college and spent some time in Baltimore and Washington DC before returning to raise my family in 2000. Sure he and council voted for a token raise in an election year so people like yourself would say, See, hes pro-police. Well, it wasnt enough of a difference to make a difference as evidenced by GPDs current police academy, which is sporting a whopping 18 cadets. I have a problem with Outling and Vaughn who say they support but in their actions do not support our police department. 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. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I have served as treasurer of Triad Pride Performing Arts and on the Guilford County Planning Commission Board. Housing is another problem. Its all politics. It's important to note, the elections for Greensboro City Council and Greensboro Mayor have been rescheduled to 2022. Owning a small business reinforced my beliefs on how important the decisions made by our city leaders affect every single resident, every single day. All while appeasing developers and the new city manager that wants to build multifamily on an empty piece of land. The biggest problem is spiritual. Yes that is a county service but they are dispatched to city police. While under investigation as a District Court judge, Cummings had run for Superior Court judge. How we manage this growth and achieve even more potential will be keytomovingforward. If you live in the city, your final vote is July 26 no matter what else happens on May 17. My unique experience as a restaurant owner certainly helped me become an involved city council person who brings common sense to all of my decisions. We need to shore up our public safety so that everyone feels served, protected, and respected. That link is to the City of Greensboro website because Guilford Metro 911 is a city department. There was no accountability on the part of the City Council, or the police. It took me 3 years to clear my name of numerous charges. Vote for anyone other than these clowns already in charge. 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. Questions? Sure they currently have some cars, but they dont have 500 of them. Go watch the council meeting where this happened and see what he said and how he said it. I am not happy about the result. They were moved to 2022 due to redistricting delays. She opposes most of the rezoning requests for East Greensboro and, unfortunately, often convinces a majority of the City Council to vote with her. 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." 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. He can do it now, but he isnt. I amrunning at large to support all of Greensboro. Proof positive that were fed up with the turd sandwich we have in place presently. District 5 City Councilmember Tammi Thurm filed to run for reelection. Every current council member is part of the sham. Outling was originally appointed to the District 3 City Council seat in 2015 after Councilmember Zack Matheny resigned to accept the position as president of Downtown Greensboro Inc. (DGI). It was a tragedy that should have never happened. Do you notice the only ones in the social drinking district are the ones that pay dues to DGI? Weve seen things happen for the betterment of our community, but the job is not over. Now he wants to do both! (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Roth worked for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for 31-years, rising to communications director under Teamster President Jim Hoffa. Dont vote for who the TV tells you to vote for. Fear brings violence and a lack of empathy. The participation and representation of all citizens in democratic institutions and processes is essential to democracy. We are way past the 11th hour for this. Too many residents are just one serious illness, injury, or financial emergency away from disabling debt. The filing deadline for this election was March 4, 2022. As someone who hopes Justin Outling is our next Mayor I think your comments are way off mark. I imagine you are aware of the number of 911 calls the county receives. An economic collapse, with the dollar losingits control of world currency. Mayor Nancy Vaughan and all nine incumbents are on the ballot for re-election, and Vaughan has three challengers by herself. Voters in that district will make their choice July 26. I can bring all of this to District 2. Local government should trust in supply and demand and evaluate each project on its own merit. We need to convene critical conversation forums on social justice and racial equity by bringing together the various community players who need to be heard and who also need to listen. You have permission to edit this article. 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: 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. This has been to a great extent through federal/city partnerships and city of Greensboro Corp./stakeholder partnerships. The last general election was postponed in November 2021 due to redistricting delays and was ultimately held in July 2022. 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. 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. Snap Publications revived the herbivorous beast and in October 2013, the all-new and improved Rhino Times was started. The result was that the City Council discovered the check was issued to the ICRCM without a signed contract. 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. Big whoop. Im also quite concerned about climate change. Also, as the former executive director and founder of the Sherri Denese Jackson Foundation for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, I had the opportunity to work directly inside peoples homes. For dire 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. With the highest number of recorded homicides and violent crimes in 2020, our families deserve so much more safety, new job growth, a Greensboro that will thrive well into the future. Your email address will not be published. Additionally, I would like to continue to build a business-friendly city and foster economic development that makes Greensboro better for all of us. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held a general election for mayor on July 26, 2022. That we become aware, on mass, of the true history of our country, from Nov. 22, 1963, to now. TRACY FURMAN: We are a beautiful city and need growth to sustain our character and continue to offer opportunity to everyone who lives here. TRACY FURMAN: We are about to grow rapidly with the large new companies moving to this area. Until the community at large can trust the police, fear will prevail on both sides. Tammi was elected to the Greensboro city council in 2017. In short, similar to most of the other candidates running, but the varied work history is what makes her the better candidate. Industry needs to return to the United States. 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. Even before City Council members voted unanimously (8-0) in September 2021 for me to fulfill an unexpired term, I had established a long-term track record of success in building relationships, working in the community, and gaining invaluable local government experience to create solutions. Increase the availability of choices for energy efficiency and renewable energy production, particularly in Green Zones, is important. I wish we can find ways to continuously support our neighbors in all successes. 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. Ph: (336) 763-4170 Zack Matheny should be ranked in the same category as Nancy Vaughn when he elected to represent District 3 years ago he did nothing for us except then lobby to run DGI. Since my last tenure in office, I have further developedmy skillset tofit within the needs of our entire community. Crime and drug-free streets and neighborhoods. Toss em all out! 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. In DWB, you must also be resourceful and learn to make the most of limited resources. We do not currently have a reputation as being business friendly. 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. I want to use my experience and my voice to champion my Three Pillars for Progress (Economic Development Public Safety Community Engagement). LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I am running because I believe When all Voices are Heard, Change Occurs. No ones voice should go unnoticed. 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. engagement with our immigrant neighbors and community seeking refuge, offering more funding, translation options, and stronger enforcement against discrimination. Does Mr. DGI Zack know? 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). I think the experience and the successful results of my leadership in the past equipped me for the task. 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. 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. MARIKAY ABUZUAITER: Issues facing Greensboro for the next four years are reducing crime, increasing our housing stock, keeping our infrastructure sound and keeping the momentum going on our recent economic development successes and supplying the trained workforce for the businesses that are locating here. Matheny was an active and effective city councilmember when he served. Wells often talks about the need for economic development in East Greensboro, but then votes against the rezoning requests that would allow that development. We are growing and we need leadership that can plan that growth so that our housing, jobs and transportation work at peak level at all times. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Also filing to run in District 1 were Felton Foushee and Timothy Kirkpatrick. Ph: (336) 763-4170 I dont anticipate that they will all show up on Tuesday night, Vaughan said in a text. 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. Both Outling and Vaughan give a lot of double talk, especially in an election year. Filter by Office. Her application includes support for local business and first responders in addition to affordable housing. sales@rhinotimes.com, 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. 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. The three seats that will not be contested in. Rhino Times The Council is the legislative body of City government and includes a Mayor and eight Council members who serve four-year terms. 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. Evan -Metro 911 center is run by the city not the county. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. But, to live in our city we need more. It might be because he cant run for judge. However, the bad ones make it hard on those who genuinely care. BILL MARSHBURN: I was arrested in 2008 under false charges, the day District 3 was forcibly annexed. CECILE CC CRAWFORD: At various points in my life, I have found myself where many residents currently find themselves: navigating the challenges of parenthood, serious illness, or the struggles to earn a livable wage. She has opposed developments because they were too expensive and not expensive enough. . These teams handle conflict resolution, welfare checks, substance abuse, and suicide threats. I understand the time commitment of holding office, and I understand how important this city is to my family which is one reason I want to do everything in my power to provide the best community not just for my family, but for all families in the Triad. To meet with the Mayor, contact Laura Getz, City Clerk, at (919) 580-4330. 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. But Outling is on the council now. Im ready to give Outling a chance at setting the priorities of the council. You seem to be a pro-police voter, which is good, but Outling does not share your point of view: Outling is a wolf in sheeps clothing. Many of the things you are asking for he has committed to push for if elected mayor. 00:03 . Local governments should rely on supply and demand and assess each project individually. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. Print Feedback. Lastly, I would wish for better. Several chances Outling had to support OUR police, he did not! District 5 City Councilmember Tammi Thurm is one of the more liberal members of an all-Democratic and very liberal City Council. The email address Lisa Wilson had provided did not work. 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. Robinson is the first black candidate elected to the office of North Carolina lieutenant governor. Tony Wilkins for Council 2022. 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. That may be a mildword to describe a worsening situation. Any suggestion that Justin would not be supportive of the police and the best of the 4 candidates I find very questionable. Its interesting that former District Court Judge Mark Timothy Cummings is running for mayor. Your email address will not be published. Fostering relationships in our community by encouraging events that include police invitations will help to build more trust as well. The mayor has one vote. Ive raised a family and owned and operated a small business here for over 35 years. It doesnt cost anything to the applicant but actually helps protect the panhandler as well as those who are being asked for money. And Hester Petty, who regularly speaks at public forum periods during council meetings, has also submitted her name. It is generally accepted that voter turnout in the primary will be much higher than a stand-alone City Council primary because of the statewide races on the ballot and that the turnout in the stand-alone general election on July 26 will be much lower than normal because its being held during the summer, with all its distractions.
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