Greensboro, NC 27401 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. The offices were originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021. . Chief [Brian] James was a tremendous asset to this city, and we need to provide the new chief with the tools and funds to help improve and maintain public safety. I hope we the citizens receive a new mayor and council, start fresh with new ideas and stop the wasteful spending (ie cure for violence), stop giving our tax dollars to friends of the council and start paying your city employees more, support the police and fire department with equipment they need to do their jobs. Working for Doctors Without Borders allowed me to hone a variety of abilities that would serve me well on the council. Bellamy-Small, who is a Guilford County Board of Education member, joins 46 other candidates who will be considered Tuesday at a special meeting of the Greensboro City Council. To meet with the Mayor, contact Laura Getz, City Clerk, at (919) 580-4330. They wanted that class to have 40 people in it. Rhino Times Office 2 former council members among 47 applicants to fill Kennedy's vacant seat on Greensboro City Council. MARIKAY ABUZUAITER: I think we need to take another look at some form of a panhandling license. Matheny was an active and effective city councilmember when he served. It was a tragedy that should have never happened. The District 3 City Council candidates are Chip Roth, former District 3 City Councilmember Zack Matheny and Bill Marshburn. 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.. Posted by John Hammer | Mar 4, 2022 | News. 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. Any proposal put forth by Outling is not taken up by the mayor. GOLDIE WELLS: We have made a lot of progress. 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. 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 have organized around housing, healthcare and mental health safety with local and national organizations. 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. Does Mr. DGI Zack know? Police officers were adamantly opposed, noting that there is already police body cam video footage of the person consenting and officers are required to fill out a form about the consent after it is given. Please do not throw your chance to vote away. Owning a small business reinforced my beliefs on how important the decisions made by our city leaders affect every single resident, every single day. I have been endorsed by Guilford For All and the Guilford County Community PAC. There is no need for him to wait until he is mayor to make a motion or propose a change. The winners. Tony Wilkins for Council 2022. What you have here, Evan, is someone pulling the wool over your eyes. . In short, similar to most of the other candidates running, but the varied work history is what makes her the better candidate. 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. 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. 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. You Outing is committed to push if elected? 449 likes. 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. 21-2-134. TAMMI Z. THURM: I am proud of my work on Greensboros first permanent supportive housing project with wrap-around services. You can vote for three, but we recommend voting for two in hopes that they can make it to the general election in July. 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. Ultimately, this motion did not pass through City Council. Results of the July 26, 2022 Greensboro Municipal General Election Can be viewed on the Elections & Results page or by viewing Dashboard Results. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: There are not enough affordable housing options in my neighborhood. I have been affiliated with the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and the Junior League of Greensboro. 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. HUGH HOLSTON: The decision on the siting of the White Street landfill. This is the second go round for Wells. We need to develop creative housing solutions to improve affordability and mobility throughout the city. Need your vote to remove the current city council and mayor. 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. TAMMI Z. THURM: I have spent my career as the CFO/VP of operations of small and large family-owned businesses. Dont vote for who Facebook tells you to vote for. We have other pressing issues, homelessness, crime, police policy are just three that also need immediate attention. 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. From my experience with the city, it would be irresponsible for me not to be on the ballot. Vaughan has three challengers by herself. 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. I am so disillusioned with the leaders of Greensboro that I will do one of two things. Hightower regularly interrupts fellow councilmembers and Mayor Nancy Vaughan. 2021- Supported $243k for SrFFs and Engineers; 2022- Played a key role in increasing compensation for firefighters in crafting the FY22-23 budget cycle; . What a high wire act that is. The participation and representation of all citizens in democratic institutions and processes is essential to democracy. I do have to ask one question: How has Kennedy stayed out of federal prison? 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. 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. It took me 3 years to clear my name of numerous charges. Until the community at large can trust the police, fear will prevail on both sides. Thurm was the major advocate for requiring police officers to have a written consent form signed before searching a vehicle. We chose to follow the law. The city has the ability to pay all city workers livable wages and recently approved the step plan with a base salary of $15/hr. The secretive attempt boldly labeled a public document CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION TCB reported that in 2021, the BHRT program responded to 3,274 calls. 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. Hightower is also one of the impediments to development in East Greensboro. 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. In terms of what you reference here I am supportive of reviewing the 911 process to validate that what you claim is accurate. COUNCIL MEMBERS: Morris Miller Chris Moore Cynthia Rivers Jontavius Smith The regular session meetings for the City Council are held at 6:00 pm on the First and Third Mondays of each month unless that Monday is a holiday; then the meeting will be held the following Tuesday. 2021 Work Plan; ARPA Information; 2021 Reparations Referendum; Planning & Community Development Projects; City Budget; . We had one for years, but it was voted down several years ago. 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). Greensboro can adopt a resolution where all people are treated fairly during a confrontation with the police. Im also quite concerned about climate change. I want to use my experience and my voice to champion my Three Pillars for Progress (Economic Development Public Safety Community Engagement). City Council races are nonpartisan, but there is not a single Republican or conservative on the City Council. The email address on the BOEs files for Felton Foushee did not work, either. 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 cant win with a trickle-down approach. I have been watching the changing of them guards for many years. The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. I believe this caused the citizens to mistrust the council. No one should be subjected to exclusionary speech of any kind. Rather than do some hybrid election calendar, the city decided to adopt this schedule. We can either start to address some of these housing issues now, with the City Council working proactively in the best interest of its constituents, or continue to see people pushed out of their homes and struggling to afford them. We must operate for the greater good of everyone. This is Roths first run for public office, but he is no stranger to politics. Petty, who has been involved with the Green Party, Guilford County Environmental Coalition and Democracy Greensboro, among other groups, has been an outspoken advocate in the case of a homeless Black man who died three years ago after being hogtied by police. Housing is another problem. DUSTIN KEENE: At this point in my life my focus is on growth and contribution. We were following the law. If you really think he is pro-police, I suggest you ask him to actually do something meaningful. Industry needs to return to the United States. We need to shore up our public safety so that everyone feels served, protected, and respected. Big whoop. 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. What about Mary Kay or Nancy Hoffman? However, since that time, we have been able to build a very positive working . TRACY FURMAN: We are a beautiful city and need growth to sustain our character and continue to offer opportunity to everyone who lives here. Meanwhile literally every other agency in the state has a fully implemented, one car per officer, take home car program. The City of Greensboro is governed by a Council-Manager form of government. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held general elections for mayor and city council on July 26, 2022. TRACY FURMAN: I feel strongly that new people bring new ideas to elected office. I believe City Council and real estate developer should work together. 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. Throw the bums out. Working at DWB taught me how to resolve conflicts on a wide scale. 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. Just like Just Sayin said, take a look at your quality of life now, and vote smart. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held a general election for mayor on July 26, 2022. From Sept. 11, 2001, to now. I learned a lot about our city and statemechanizations in removing our individual rights under the Constitution. Only in District 4, where 11-year incumbent Nancy Hoffman is facing Thurston H. Reeder Jr., is there no need for a primary. Greensboro, NC 27429, Advertising I have a problem with Outling and Vaughn who say they support but in their actions do not support our police department. I was appointed to the Minimum Housing Standards Commission in 2019. Ph: (336) 763-4170 Filing for the July 26 City Council election closed Friday, March 4 at noon, so voters finally know who is and isnt running for City Council in what should have been the 2021 election. Strong economic growth that provides quality jobs. I really want to put a Ferris wheel downtown as a major city attraction. We were unable, because of legal reasons, to share with the public what was going on between the city and his family. Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-7th-candidate-forum-come-hear-from-your-city-council-candidates-tickets-310137338127?aff=esfb&utm-campaign=social&utm . Local governments should rely on supply and demand and assess each project individually. For those who did participate we present here their lightly edited responses, broken down by the districts and in alphabetical order. Instead we have a beige box. 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. The zoning commissioner in Greensboro, North Carolina, was removed after he refused a request to address a woman by her professional title. This was a clear attempt at keeping this particular document from public scrutiny and bypassing existing Public Records legislation. To learn more, I invite you tovisitmathenyforcouncil.com. In 2005, I was appointed to the Zoning Commission, where I was able to work closely with city staff and the community. 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. Also, current council is unlikely to adjust property tax rate to be revenue-neutral after this significant property evaluation. 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. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I am running because I believe When all Voices are Heard, Change Occurs. No ones voice should go unnoticed. 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. * Denotes incumbent. Incumbent city councilmembers almost always get a bye in the primary. Former District 5 City Councilmember Tony Wilkins is a strong conservative. ZACK MATHENY: Greensboro is experiencing tremendous growth with new jobs such as ToyotaandBoom and Im confident the list will continue to grow. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Now he wants to do both! Keep looking and hopeing. Your email address will not be published. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). He is currently suing the city and Vaughan over a public records request, and in 2015, he sued the city over redevelopment money. 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. Additionally, I would like to continue to build a business-friendly city and foster economic development that makes Greensboro better for all of us. Greensboro you need a complete new City Council. A primary is scheduled for May 17, 2022. TONY WILKINS: Get crime under control and maintain a strong police department. The last general election was postponed in November 2021 due to redistricting delays and was ultimately held in July 2022. 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. 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. Its interesting that former District Court Judge Mark Timothy Cummings is running for mayor. 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. 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. Questions? Any suggestion that Justin would not be supportive of the police and the best of the 4 candidates I find very questionable. We need to get our road, public transportation, housing, and business opportunities up to speed before these companies open. It is the third-most populous city in North Carolina after Charlotte and Raleigh, the 69th-most populous city in the United States, and the largest city in the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. There are also four candidates in District 2, and there are 10 for the at-large seats. 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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. I am confident that my vision ofGo B.I.G. 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. Every vote is needed to rid of our current council who have no accountability or concerns of how our tax dollars are spent. 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. I feel like I should be on a dos equis commercial. Yes that is a county service but they are dispatched to city police. Collectively, they continue to blur the lines between ethical and legal all while refusing to be transparent and held accountable, The Gun Shows involved hundreds of vendors and small business owners. If you are a pro-police citizen, Outling is not for you. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 00:03 . Dont vote for who the TV tells you to vote for. Qns sent five questions to each candidate running for the District 27 City Council seat including Kerryanne Burke, Jason Clark, Leroy Gasdsen, Rene Hill, James Johnson, Al-Hassan Kanu, Harold. Sep 10, 2021 0 GREENSBORO Former City Council members Mike Barber and T. Dianne Bellamy-Small are among the people who have submitted their names to be considered for the seat recently. https://www.rhinotimes.com/news/police-stop-on-greenway-may-lead-to-city-council-work-session/. I can bring all of this to District 2. Readers of The Rhino Times will be able to rely on rhinotimes.com for daily coverage and opinions of Greensboro while gaining insider access to important Guilford County work sessions and events. 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 understand the balance of investing for the future and making fiscally sound decisions. 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. Back when she was a councilmember, Vaughan had to be recused from a vote on reopening the White Street Landfill. vision will be driven by choosing And & Both not Either/Or. We can create multiple, concurrent solutions that are reasonable, fiscally responsible, and impactful! 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. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Ive raised a family and owned and operated a small business here for over 35 years. Kennedy resigned in August to take a job with the city as director of the Neighborhood Development Department. A lot of it falls on the town attorney, the audit found. 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. Mayor Nancy Vaughan and all nine incumbents are on the ballot for re-election, and Vaughan has three challengers by herself. Sure they currently have some cars, but they dont have 500 of them.