Vote for anyone other than these clowns already in charge. Housing is another problem. The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved its first official Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) policy and procedure manual. 2 former council members among 47 applicants to fill Kennedy's vacant seat on Greensboro City Council. There was no accountability on the part of the City Council, or the police. An economic collapse, with the dollar losingits control of world currency. The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. Her opponent, Felton Foushee, appears to be a reasonable person who would like to work with other councilmembers for the betterment of District 1 and of Greensboro. 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. Roth was then appointed by President Barrack Obama to be the senior advisor for strategic communications for the Small Business Administration and, in 2017, founded Roth & Associates, which does strategic communication and business consulting. This was a clear attempt at keeping this particular document from public scrutiny and bypassing existing Public Records legislation. Town broke public records, open meetings law: N.C. auditor The town had three council members, its town manager, the longtime attorney and town clerk all resign on the same day. Build Back Better is a joke from the woke. 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. Specifically, in District 2, those undeveloped and overlooked neighborhoods are predominantly low-income and communities of color, specifically Black and Latino. I have heard the voices and cries of the community. We recommend voting for Katie Rossabi and Melodi Fentress. 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 also need to make Greensboro the most business-friendly city in the state. TAMMI Z. THURM: During my first term, I advocated for written consent. 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. Our City hits record or near record homicide numbers every year. The mayoral race was originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021. Throw the bums out. 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. GREENSBORO, N.C. The Municipal General Election is Tuesday. Please do not throw your chance to vote away. We were unable, because of legal reasons, to share with the public what was going on between the city and his family. There are 4 people running for mayor. We need to get our road, public transportation, housing, and business opportunities up to speed before these companies open. Woke = Broke. Tammi was elected to the Greensboro city council in 2017. DUSTIN KEENE: While there are many issues facing our city, I believe affordable housing may be the biggest. I understand the balance of investing for the future and making fiscally sound decisions. P.O. 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. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Name recognition is a big part of elections and its hard to find a local politician with better name recognition than Vaughan. Required fields are marked *. Lastly, I would wish for better. Box Address Thurm was the major advocate for requiring police officers to have a written consent form signed before searching a vehicle. Thank you for pointing me towards learning more about this issue. Her application includes support for local business and first responders in addition to affordable housing. 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. All while appeasing developers and the new city manager that wants to build multifamily on an empty piece of land. The winners. Guilford County pays Greensboro for managing the 911 system for Guilford County. Contact Richard M. Barron at 336-373-7371 and follow @BarronBizNR on Twitter. Greensboro can adopt a resolution where all people are treated fairly during a confrontation with the police. It doesnt cost anything to the applicant but actually helps protect the panhandler as well as those who are being asked for money. Voters that are indecisive about the District 5 City Council race must either have no political opinions or have trouble making decisions. 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. What you have here, Evan, is someone pulling the wool over your eyes. Too many residents are just one serious illness, injury, or financial emergency away from disabling debt. I agree with you on giving the police the resources they need. Its time to work together for the betterment of all of our citizens. 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. CECILE CC CRAWFORD: If I had a magic lamp with three wishes, I would wish for social housing that allowed for land trusts and the ability to have adequate housing that was truly affordable and didnt rise and fall with the market. She addresses council frequently, urging the city to settle a lawsuit by the family of Marcus Smith, who died on Sept. 8, 2018. 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. P.O. I decided at that time to become more involved in our city, and I started learning everything I could about how our city functions. A city where differences are accepted and celebrated. Support Chief James and send the mandate mayor, her minions, & the race baiting clowns home with their tails tucked between their legs. 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. You are a sitting city council member, have been for years, and you can make a motion any time you like. We cant win with a trickle-down approach. https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/guilford-metro-9-1-1. 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. We need to develop creative housing solutions to improve affordability and mobility throughout the city. This is the belief that every citizen, regardless of class, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, group, cultural, ethnic or religious background, should have an equal right and opportunity to participate in and contribute to the operation of these institutions and processes. Tony Wilkins for Council 2022. Mayor Nancy Vaughan and all nine incumbents are on the ballot for re-election, and Vaughan has three challengers by herself. Supporting the police at this point, who are over 100 officers down, would be increasing pay so that they beat small towns like Graham and Chapel Hill (start at $50,000), take home cars like everyone else in the state, and better incentives. 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. (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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. GOLDIE WELLS: My experience as a grassroots leader in my community and in the city has afforded me the opportunity to work with citizens and city leaders to bring about change. 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. Just my observation. Former District 5 City Councilmember Tony Wilkins and Robert Bodenhamer also filed to run for the District 5 seat. We had one for years, but it was voted down several years ago. Some diversity of opinion on the City Council would make it a much better governing body. Incumbent city councilmembers almost always get a bye in the primary. You can compare this experience to the maturation of life as you age and mature, whether personally or professionally, the more time you have, the more you understand how things really work. . There was a problem saving your notification. It is time for change. 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. I am confident that my vision ofGo B.I.G. Rossabi has also made good use of that time by familiarizing herself with the ins and outs of city government. However, since that time, we have been able to build a very positive working . LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I am running because I believe When all Voices are Heard, Change Occurs. No ones voice should go unnoticed. Four candidates have filed to run in the mayoral race: Mayor Nancy Vaughan, District 3 Councilmember Justin Outling, Eric Robert and Mark Timothy Cummings. This is Roths first run for public office, but he is no stranger to politics. But Outling is on the council now. Not a fan of Nancy either. The Council is the legislative body of City government and includes a Mayor and eight Council members who serve four-year terms. A lot of it falls on the town attorney, the audit found. 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. We need to shore up our public safety so that everyone feels served, protected, and respected. Again, we have a long road ahead of us in the area of justice inequality. Im ready to give Outling a chance at setting the priorities of the council. 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. TAMMI Z. THURM: I have spent my career as the CFO/VP of operations of small and large family-owned businesses. Tuesdays meeting to select the next council member will be held virtually and each candidate will sign up and speak to council members through a video connection. He stayed silent when he had the chance to speak up at council meetings and publicly in support of our police department. City Council races are nonpartisan, but there is not a single Republican or conservative on the City Council. Former District 3 City Councilmember Zack Matheny is running for his old seat back and deserves to win it. Expand options for energy efficiency and renewable energy production targeted especially at Green Zones and all communities. . He came to Greensboro to attend UNCG, graduated with a degree in economics and went on to get an MBA at Elon University. I want to use my experience and my voice to champion my Three Pillars for Progress (Economic Development Public Safety Community Engagement). The District 3 City Council candidates are Chip Roth, former District 3 City Councilmember Zack Matheny and Bill Marshburn. I will continue to be a voice for the voiceless. But it damaged the perception of the councils honesty and transparency which takes time to rebuild. Matheny is running against Chip Roth, who is the husband of former Greensboro City Manager Denise Turner Roth. TAMMI Z. THURM: I am proud of my work on Greensboros first permanent supportive housing project with wrap-around services. 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. I would honor the years of service these workers have put into our city. Hightower talks more at meetings than any other city councilmember, and generally says the same thing over and over again. 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The secretive attempt boldly labeled a public document CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION 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. Here are the candidates on the ballot for Greensboro City Council: At-large candidates: Incumbents Marikay Abuzuaiter, Yvonne Johnson and Hugh Holston and Tally L. Buchanan, Melodi. The Mayor and City Council, who are elected to office for a four-year term, develop City policies for the City of Goldsboro. 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. Please flush yourself down the nearest toilet and take Nancy with you. 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. 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. Dont vote for who the TV tells you to vote for. How we manage this growth and achieve even more potential will be keytomovingforward. Back when she was a councilmember, Vaughan had to be recused from a vote on reopening the White Street Landfill. Vaughan defeated incumbent Mayor Robbie Perkins in 2013, was reelected without much difficulty in 2015, and then reelected in 2017 for a four-year term. DGI, by comparison, is largely funded through a Business Improvement District tax paid by downtown property owners. The primary for the mayors race can be seen as a poll for the general election. 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. The zoning commissioner in Greensboro, North Carolina, was removed after he refused a request to address a woman by her professional title. 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. The three seats that will not be contested in. The mayor has one vote. https://www.rhinotimes.com/news/police-stop-on-greenway-may-lead-to-city-council-work-session/. They are an embarrassment and disgrace to our city! Improving our transportation system so we can be a hop on hop off city. To learn more, I invite you tovisitmathenyforcouncil.com. In DWB, you must also be resourceful and learn to make the most of limited resources. Ph: (336) 763-4170 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. But Kennedy said at the time that her experience in housing the homeless as director of the Interactive Resource Center made the job a logical step in her career and that the position was open to anybody who wanted to apply. Agreed- vote out the entire city council! 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. You can cancel at any time. 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. The Mayor and three Council members are elected at large and the remaining five Council members are elected from districts. Ph: (336) 763-4170 Barber and Bellamy-Small are the most experienced candidates among those who applied. For dire Greensboro, NC 27401 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. Just like Just Sayin said, take a look at your quality of life now, and vote smart. I want to build more homes that people can actually afford, and give people who have eviction records and criminal records a second chance. It took me 3 years to clear my name of numerous charges. Of course, when she announced, the primary was scheduled for October 2021, but thats a long time to be shaking hands and kissing babies. 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. 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. Greensboro as a community is booming and growing. It might be because he cant run for judge. Remember who broke it when you vote. The city council and real estate developers, in my opinion, should collaborate. I have been endorsed by Guilford For All and the Guilford County Community PAC. Industry needs to return to the United States. Greensboro City Council races are nonpartisan, which means that in the primaries for mayor and the five district City Council races, the top two finishers in the primary will have a rematch in the general election on Tuesday, July 26. She served on the City Council from 2005 to 2009, when she did not run for reelection. Hey Justin, I mean Evan, put the motions on the table NOW for the police department. 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). We must operate for the greater good of everyone. Defund that mess & Cure the Council instead! 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. In Eugene, Oregon, where the program started, they had 24,000 CAHOOTS calls and only needed police backup 150 times. The filing deadline for this election was . You suggest that he is unwilling to be supportive of the police when it goes against the tide, but I recall him voting for a supportive federal grant for the police when the council voted against it for political reasons. Rhino Times Office A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. Im leaning toward the latter. He can do it now, but he isnt. BILL MARSHBURN: The austerity to come. The three incumbents are Councilmembers Yvonne Johnson, Marikay Abuzuaiter and Hugh Holston. 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. Until the community at large can trust the police, fear will prevail on both sides. 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. 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. 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. Both would provide some needed diversity of opinion on the very liberal City Council. WGHP attempted to ask five uniform questions of every candidate on the ballot. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. The election was originally supposed to happen in 2021 but was delayed because of redistricting from the 2020 Census. There should be no one left behind. Justin Outling for Greensboro Mayor Sign up for weekly updates and an insider's look at our campaign for Greensboro's future. Many of the things you are asking for he has committed to push for if elected mayor. The last general election was postponed in November 2021 due to redistricting delays and was ultimately held in July 2022. The email address on the BOEs files for Felton Foushee did not work, either. At the time, the city attorney advised Matheny that he would have to resign before he could become president of DGI because it is funded by the city. Lets show folks what our city is capable of, not because we are reacting to controversary, but rather we are visioning for our future. 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. Does Mr. DGI Zack know? I bring a network of relationships in many areas with me and continue to build that network out in order to better understand issues that face people in District 2, and ways we can address them from City Council. If elected, I want to look with a forward-thinking process of governing for all people. 216 W. Market Street, Suite-A, I also think we need to focus our economic development on the small businesses that are here in Greensboro. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Let the Chief(s) run their departments without interfering. When the city sets the standard for paying a living wage, other employers are encouraged to do the same. The three incumbents are Councilmembers Yvonne Johnson, Marikay Abuzuaiter and Hugh Holston. 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. I posted this elsewhere and will post it anytime I notice someone supporting Outling under the assumption that is good for the city. Keep looking and hopeing. Hightower is also one of the impediments to development in East Greensboro. 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. 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. Greensboro ( / rinzbro / ( listen); [3] formerly Greensborough) is a city in and the county seat of Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. 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. Now he wants to do both! Local governments should rely on supply and demand and assess each project individually. You can say it is just politics and help get Mayor Vaughan re-elected. Every current council member is part of the sham. Rhino Times Office 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.

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