I also think we need to focus our economic development on the small businesses that are here in Greensboro. 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.. We will need to feed and house people. Does Mr. DGI Zack know? Evan -Metro 911 center is run by the city not the county. 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. Box 9023 Do the restaurant owners know that the city once again is stabbing them in the back? Greensboro, NC 27429, Advertising 2021 City Council Candidates. We also need to develop a public transit system that connects our city and drives residents to want to use the transit system, instead of having to use it. TRACY FURMAN: We are a beautiful city and need growth to sustain our character and continue to offer opportunity to everyone who lives here. CITY COUNCIL. There are 4 people running for mayor. and it's 572 members will be endorsing your 2021 campaign for The Greensboro City Council. I would wish for a governmental system that didnt criminalize poverty, residency status, color and mental illness. 449 likes. I believe we have better choices. 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. I am a hometown girl from several housing communities in this city. DGI, by comparison, is largely funded through a Business Improvement District tax paid by downtown property owners. The email address Lisa Wilson had provided did not work. Filter by Office. HUGH HOLSTON: What differentiates me is that I am uniquely positioned and prepared to serve successfully for the benefit of all of Greensboro. Rossabi has been running for an at-large seat on the City Council since March 2021. I think the experience and the successful results of my leadership in the past equipped me for the task. In Eugene, Oregon, where the program started, they had 24,000 CAHOOTS calls and only needed police backup 150 times. For instance, he simply asked for a copy of the contract with the International Civil Rights Center and Museum regarding a $1.5 million loan. I find it very disturbing that things just have not changed on the east side and north side of Greensboro. But it damaged the perception of the councils honesty and transparency which takes time to rebuild. Ultimately, this motion did not pass through City Council. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: There are not enough affordable housing options in my neighborhood. TCB reported that in 2021, the BHRT program responded to 3,274 calls. 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. Neighborhoods where neighbors know each other. I agree with you on giving the police the resources they need. Rhino Times engagement with our immigrant neighbors and community seeking refuge, offering more funding, translation options, and stronger enforcement against discrimination. Its an appeasement. This model would go a long way to decrease the incidents of violence against those in crisis, and free up the police to focus on investigating violent crimes. I learned a lot about our city and statemechanizations in removing our individual rights under the Constitution. He came to Greensboro to attend UNCG, graduated with a degree in economics and went on to get an MBA at Elon University. District 1 City Councilmember Sharon Hightower filed to run for reelection. Housing is another problem. 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. At that time, Local 947 did not support her candidacy. Our City hits record or near record homicide numbers every year. We also need to make Greensboro the most business-friendly city in the state. Matheny is running against Chip Roth, who is the husband of former Greensboro City Manager Denise Turner Roth. What he should be saying is I can help NOW! GOLDIE WELLS: We have made a lot of progress. Box Address The primary for the mayors race can be seen as a poll for the general election. 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. TAMMI Z. THURM: Greensboro is at a critical point right now. If they had enough support to win the last election, they almost always have enough support to be in the top two or six in the primary, which means the primary is largely to decide who will run against the incumbents in the general election. For dire Thats caveated by saying that the city council has to deign to vote for it every year after the chief somehow proves to them that the program reduces crime. 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. And there isnt even an election right now in District 4 (more on that later). She opposes most of the rezoning requests for East Greensboro and, unfortunately, often convinces a majority of the City Council to vote with her. You have permission to edit this article. BILL MARSHBURN: My best wishes and prayers are that we asa people become aware, hopefully through self-education, more than through stark harsh reality. Contact Us By Mail P.O. Mayoral candidates Ray Basaldua Frank Adam Muniz Tim Atwood Denise Gutierrez-Homer Ron Nirenberg * Gary Allen J. L Miller Michael "Commander" Idrogo Greg Brockhouse Antonio "Tony" Diaz Dan Martinez Justin Macaluso Joshua James Galvan John M. Velasquez 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. Guilford County pays Greensboro for managing the 911 system for Guilford County. 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. From Sept. 11, 2001, to now. In my humblest opinion, the city of Greensboro got off easy with this settlement. Residents feel safe and secure throughout the city. ZACK MATHENY: I have lived, worked, and served in District 3 for over 20 years. 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. The mayoral race was originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021. Outling is a graduate of UNCG and Duke University Law School and has been running for mayor since December 2020, when the election was scheduled for October and November 2021. Your email address will not be published. Ive raised a family and owned and operated a small business here for over 35 years. On a DWB assignment, you may meet people in one location to complete a task or combat a sickness. If you are a pro-police citizen, Outling is not for you. That may be a mildword to describe a worsening situation. I respect your opinion but there is no way I am voting for mayor Vaughan or throwing away my vote by not voting. TONY WILKINS: See response to the second question. Proof positive that were fed up with the turd sandwich we have in place presently. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at, Man hit, killed in W-S on Peters Creek Parkway: police, Prayer against violence event happening in W-S Saturday, Search underway for driver after NC children almost, Potential for damaging winds as storms roll through, WATCH: Snowboarder escapes narrowly avalanche, Storms to sweep through NC, isolated tornado possible, DCs cherry blossoms are confused, arriving early, WWE Monday Night Raw is coming to Greensboro, A sweet tradition at First Presbyterian Church, How the North Carolina Zoo is introducing their lions, NC family bakes bread to help earthquake victims, Bojangles giving away free sausage biscuits on Friday, Swing State with Mark Walker & Odell Cleveland, SCOTUS asks to be briefed about whats going on with, Michael Steele on Marjorie Taylor Greene: Just shut, North Carolina bills aim to protect cultural regalia, Fla. bill would make bloggers register, face fines, Federal workers told to delete TikTok from devices, Thomas Martens, Molly Corbett trial moved to Forsyth, Some fear Nazi banners, power grid attack connected, Video about NC substation attack shared in Md plot, FBI offering $25k for info for NC substation attacks, HPU fires head mens basketball coach G.G. Even if they are not actively involved, they all know the dirt. Oh and whats 100 cars going to do for a 600 officer department? Wasnt that white elephant sold on bringing business to downtown. Your email address will not be published. Justin Outling for Greensboro Mayor Sign up for weekly updates and an insider's look at our campaign for Greensboro's future. Greensboro, NC 27401 Lastly, I would wish for better. Look at crime statistics, your grocery bill, & how much it cost you to fill up the family truckster lately. Box 3427 Greensboro NC 27402 Greensboro Office 301 W Market St Greensboro NC (336) 641-3836 High Point Office 325 E Russell Ave High Point NC (336) 641-3836 Office Hours I have lived in this district for 21 years and I look forward to representing all members of this community. 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. Just like Just Sayin said, take a look at your quality of life now, and vote smart. Remember who broke it when you vote. We will have to see how many sign up to speak. You are intentionally not digging in to any facts. sales@rhinotimes.com, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. It does not seem like you have been following his proposals. Its not a valid plan. Weve made great progress, but we have so much more to do! Working for Doctors Without Borders allowed me to hone a variety of abilities that would serve me well on the council. 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. Barber was a sitting council member in 2017 when he was narrowly defeated by Kennedy for one of three at-large seats. Box Address LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I am running because I believe When all Voices are Heard, Change Occurs. No ones voice should go unnoticed. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Look at how the alphabet people have more rights than those who live right. https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/guilford-metro-9-1-1. The mayor has one vote. Voters in that district will make their choice July 26. 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. . I feel like I should be on a dos equis commercial. P.O. Cummings resignation agreement was accepted, ending the investigation, but part of the agreement was that he would never run for a judicial office again. I imagine you are aware of the number of 911 calls the county receives. We must build our economy with local businesses that have ties to, and roots in the community. The Council is the legislative body of City government and includes a Mayor and eight Council members who serve four-year terms. I firmly believe that if you begin a task, you should never leave it until it is completed. It is almost a certainty that Thurm and Wilkins will be facing each other in the general election on July 26. 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. Im also quite concerned about climate change. I understand the balance of investing for the future and making fiscally sound decisions. The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. Hightower has even organized opposition to a proposed development when there was no other opposition. He hung them out to dry and made it a racial issue because that was the in thing to do at the time. 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. I am a small business owner and executive director for Triad Local First, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting locally-owned independentbusinesses. I have been affiliated with the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and the Junior League of Greensboro. I disagree with you as to what Outling was questioning/proposing to understand. 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. Not a fan of Nancy either. I have been endorsed by Guilford For All and the Guilford County Community PAC. The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved its first official Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) policy and procedure manual. Roth worked for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for 31-years, rising to communications director under Teamster President Jim Hoffa. Back when she was a councilmember, Vaughan had to be recused from a vote on reopening the White Street Landfill. DUSTIN KEENE: At this point in my life my focus is on growth and contribution. I decided at that time to become more involved in our city, and I started learning everything I could about how our city functions. 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. Greensboro, NC 27401 Fax: (336) 763-2585, P.O. Wilkins is a strong supporter of the Greensboro Police Department, unlike Thurm who voted to turn down a grant for the Police Department from the Justice Department the city had been receiving for years. Its interesting that former District Court Judge Mark Timothy Cummings is running for mayor. 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. Jobs that will produce food and home ownership. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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. No one should be subjected to exclusionary speech of any kind. The issues that face us will require negotiation, deliberation, and compromise to resolve these issues that confront our city. I can bring all of this to District 2. Samet Corp. is considering filing a lawsuit over the county's decision to terminated its contract to demolish the old Greensboro jail and buil, "This is a different beast and it needs to be handled differently than what our current ordinance allows us to do," said Mary Skenes of the Gr. To learn more, I invite you tovisitmathenyforcouncil.com. 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. Withthisgrowth, it is inevitablewewillalso experience problems, coupled with national economic and social issues. People know me and can trust that I will work hard to get the answers they have been waiting to receive. However, recusals by councilmembers are not uncommon. However, since that time, we have been able to build a very positive working . Please subscribe to keep reading. View the full list of candidates here or click on a selection below to jump to a section. Cure the Violence? I really want to put a Ferris wheel downtown as a major city attraction. 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. To find out which city council member represents your district, visit greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council. You can vote for three, but we recommend voting for two in hopes that they can make it to the general election in July. Local government should trust in supply and demand and evaluate each project on its own merit. vision will be driven by choosing And & Both not Either/Or. We can create multiple, concurrent solutions that are reasonable, fiscally responsible, and impactful! District 2 City Councilmember Goldie Wells filed to run for reelection. Furman, Candidate for the Greensboro City Council, announces at-large run after previously announcing intentions to run for the open district 3 seat. Greensboro City Council Endorsements_Rhino Times. 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. DUSTIN KEENE: Creating more self-sufficient neighborhoods that have grocery stores, coffee shops and restaurants that you can walk to. Do you have to make political promises to seek an election? The Rhino has had a long tradition of providing news in Guilford County. Rather than do some hybrid election calendar, the city decided to adopt this schedule. All while appeasing developers and the new city manager that wants to build multifamily on an empty piece of land. He went to the police for help and paid with his life. I wish we can find ways to continuously support our neighbors in all successes. Oh wow, he voted to accept federal money that agencies, police related or not, always accept (free money). Over the last 10 years I have had the honor of collaborating with my colleagues on many initiatives and endeavors. City Council races are nonpartisan, but there is not a single Republican or conservative on the City Council. Hey Justin, I mean Evan, put the motions on the table NOW for the police department. My ongoing work with the Family Justice Center, Crimestoppers, Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation, Municipal Planning Organization and many other boards shows my passion for serving my community. Fear brings violence and a lack of empathy. Greensboro ( / rinzbro / ( listen); [3] formerly Greensborough) is a city in and the county seat of Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. A primary is scheduled for May 17, 2022. 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. I will demand, and on the council will demand a RUCO 2 revision. But, to live in our city we need more. District 5 City Councilmember Tammi Thurm is one of the more liberal members of an all-Democratic and very liberal City Council. In DWB, you must also be resourceful and learn to make the most of limited resources. 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. This has been to a great extent through federal/city partnerships and city of Greensboro Corp./stakeholder partnerships. 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. 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. Hightower talks more at meetings than any other city councilmember, and generally says the same thing over and over again. Thus current council members all have longer terms, and those elected will have to run again in 2025 (barring some future change). 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. They were moved to 2022 due to redistricting delays. Wilkins was known for asking tough questions when he was on the City Council. Robert is a designer and partner at QUB Studios and has renovated several downtown properties. He is currently suing the city and Vaughan over a public records request, and in 2015, he sued the city over redevelopment money. 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 it comes down to mental health crises, we should work to implement a CAHOOTS model approach a public safety system that sends out a medic and a crisis worker who has training and experience in the mental health field and is trained on trauma-informed de-escalation. Invest in mobility hubs and other mechanisms that support increased mobility with fewer cars and less driving. This is the second go round for Wells. Your email address will not be published. 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. I believe City Council and real estate developer should work together. MAYORAL CANDIDATE ERIC ROBERT ANNOUNCES HE HAS UNCOVERED DOCUMENTS SUPPORTING ALLEGATIONS OF MALFEASANCE AND POTENTIAL CIVIL CONSPIRACY ON THE PART OF CURRENT GREENSBORO MAYOR NANCY VAUGHAN, COLISEUM DIRECTOR MATT BROWN AND CITY ATTORNEY CHUCK WATTS. Fentress is also a strong supporter of the Police Department and a small business owner, who can tell her own story about the difficulties of trying to start and grow a small business in Greensboro under the current city leadership. It took me 3 years to clear my name of numerous charges. What a high wire act that is. 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. It might be because he cant run for judge. The District 3 City Council candidates are Chip Roth, former District 3 City Councilmember Zack Matheny and Bill Marshburn. Need your vote to remove the current city council and mayor. 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. GREENSBORO, N.C. The Municipal General Election is Tuesday. Connor Perrett. County officials have been tight-lipped about why work on the project abruptly stopped. 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. there was that census issue, which delated population counts. In 2022, they responded to 2,357. If elected, I want to look with a forward-thinking process of governing for all people. Its time to work together for the betterment of all of our citizens. 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 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. Questions? They have been in too long already! 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. The election was originally supposed to happen in 2021 but was delayed because of redistricting from the 2020 Census. While we are talking, how about you too Nancy? I see it as a duty. Its because the work is not finished. This was not a pro-police conversation. Mayor Nancy Vaughan and all nine incumbents are on the ballot for re-election, and Vaughan has three challengers by herself. 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." Thurm was the major advocate for requiring police officers to have a written consent form signed before searching a vehicle. 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. She served on the City Council from 2005 to 2009, when she did not run for reelection. 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. 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. 00:03 . Her platform includes support for the police, increased transparency in government decision making, supporting small business and economic development, having a multi-pronged approach to the affordable housing crisis and focusing on youth development. TRACY FURMAN: I feel strongly that new people bring new ideas to elected office. 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. That resonates the same whether referring to increased taxes, or messed up policies. The city council and real estate developers, in my opinion, should collaborate. The participation and representation of all citizens in democratic institutions and processes is essential to democracy. We must operate for the greater good of everyone. I amrunning at large to support all of Greensboro. I am so disillusioned with the leaders of Greensboro that I will do one of two things. First we need to keep people in their homes. Ensuring the policy is in place to make sure that process, starting with the questions asked, is helpful in solving a crime is reasonable to me. I have been watching the changing of them guards for many years. Dont even blindly vote for who The Rhino tells you to vote for. I believe that my commonsense approach to issues has helped me gain widespread support with my constituents. 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. I have organized around housing, healthcare and mental health safety with local and national organizations. 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. Also, during the time period you are referring to I recall Justin getting a salary increase for police and more hires passed when others did not want that. 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. Former District 5 City Councilmember Tony Wilkins and Robert Bodenhamer also filed to run for the District 5 seat. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax).
Richard Lee Ragland Drowning, Articles G