Are you following? The fact that he actually has some sense as compared to the rest of council does not make him a good candidate. 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. TRACY FURMAN: We are about to grow rapidly with the large new companies moving to this area. We need to shore up our public safety so that everyone feels served, protected, and respected. The Council is the legislative body of City government and includes a Mayor and eight Council members who serve four-year terms. Defund that mess & Cure the Council instead! My current role as president of Downtown Greensboro, Inc. has further opened my eyes to our strengths and weaknesses, and with a new city manager on board, now more than ever I see the need for partnership across all districts to ensure our city succeeds for all citizens. Furman, who is running for a set on the council in the next election, scheduled for March 2022, is a member of the Minimum Housing Standards Commission. If you are a pro-police citizen, Outling is not for you. Hey Justin, I mean Evan, put the motions on the table NOW for the police department. Meanwhile literally every other agency in the state has a fully implemented, one car per officer, take home car program. 216 W. Market Street, Suite-A, They are an embarrassment and disgrace to our city! We need to develop creative housing solutions to improve affordability and mobility throughout the city. But the announcement of the Toyota battery plant coming to the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite and Boom Supersonic coming to the Piedmont Triad International Airport has turned the tables and given Vaughan a campaign issue. 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. 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. I have decided to instead support Outling. Thompson also noted that he thinks they have "some room for improvement." "We're all kind of learning from each other too, because this is fairly new for the state of North Carolina," he said. I am a proven servant leader, she said in her application, I am committed to service.. He went to the police for help and paid with his life. TONY WILKINS: Get crime under control and maintain a strong police department. 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. 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. He can do it now, but he isnt. If you live in the city, your final vote is July 26 no matter what else happens on May 17. 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. 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. 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: 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. Some projects have been started that havent been completed, and there are plans being made that havent been fully developed. You can say it is just politics and help get Mayor Vaughan re-elected. Over the last 10 years I have had the honor of collaborating with my colleagues on many initiatives and endeavors. She addresses council frequently, urging the city to settle a lawsuit by the family of Marcus Smith, who died on Sept. 8, 2018. Rhino Times Office Hightower is also one of the impediments to development in East Greensboro. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. . What about Mary Kay or Nancy Hoffman? We will need to feed and house people. 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. 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. The center will host events thro. Its not a valid plan. Well you know, as the most intriguing candidate , if you vote for me , we can get rid of two at once . 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. Housing is another problem. 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. Any race with more than three candidates is required to winnow down to a final two or six if you are talking double the number required to fill the at-large seats. Its an appeasement. No supportive of our police department, giving our tax dollars ( 100s of thousands) to other council members for projects with NO accountability to the citizens of Greensboro. BILL MARSHBURN: I do not wish another review. Wilkins was known for asking tough questions when he was on the City Council. If elected, I want to look with a forward-thinking process of governing for all people. Last but not least, I want to support services that reduce violent crime and keep us safe. It's important to note, the elections for Greensboro City Council and Greensboro Mayor have been rescheduled to 2022. I will use all I have to research and provide the answers we are desperately seeking in order to serve the residents of Greensboro. Just my observation. engagement with our immigrant neighbors and community seeking refuge, offering more funding, translation options, and stronger enforcement against discrimination. Until the community at large can trust the police, fear will prevail on both sides. Roth worked for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for 31-years, rising to communications director under Teamster President Jim Hoffa. However, since that time, we have been able to build a very positive working . That we become aware, on mass, of the true history of our country, from Nov. 22, 1963, to now. Contact Richard M. Barron at 336-373-7371 and follow @BarronBizNR on Twitter. The city has posted on its website all the candidates and their application information. There were responses from only four candidates and two incumbents for the at-large seats. That makes a lot of sense to me (especially given the fact that 911 is a county service and not a city one or part of the police force). What a high wire act that is. Sweeping bans hinder economic growth. MARIKAY ABUZUAITER: Having been on the Greensboro City Council since 2011, I want to continue being part of the Greensboro City Council as I am able to advocate for the issues I am passionate about public safety, economic development and our infrastructure/transportation. This was a clear attempt at keeping this particular document from public scrutiny and bypassing existing Public Records legislation. He hung them out to dry and made it a racial issue because that was the in thing to do at the time. The issues that face us will require negotiation, deliberation, and compromise to resolve these issues that confront our city. But, to live in our city we need more. Robert is a designer and partner at QUB Studios and has renovated several downtown properties. It took me 3 years to clear my name of numerous charges. I 100% agree with Wayne and Glenn. If you do nothing else, go vote! Voters that are indecisive about the District 5 City Council race must either have no political opinions or have trouble making decisions. The City of Greensboro is governed by a Council-Manager form of government. Listen to the council meetings. BILL MARSHBURN: I was arrested in 2008 under false charges, the day District 3 was forcibly annexed. Dont believe it? Owning a small business reinforced my beliefs on how important the decisions made by our city leaders affect every single resident, every single day. 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. ), or any other social program or developer that someone with a high valued relationship with a council member (Zimmerman) is getting the money. Additionally, I would like to continue to build a business-friendly city and foster economic development that makes Greensboro better for all of us. Remember when you see your tax dollars going to DGI, Cure Violence, the IRC (free cars anyone? 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. We were unable, because of legal reasons, to share with the public what was going on between the city and his family. 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.. I plan to open the doors to the amazing creativity and innovative ways and ideas our communities have for addressing issues in our district. ZACK MATHENY: We need to perform a proper strategic action plan for growth of the city for being proactive versus reactive. Look at how the alphabet people have more rights than those who live right. We chose to follow the law. City Council elections are nonpartisan, which means in the mayoral and district races the top two finishers in the May 17 primary face each other in the July 26 general election regardless of party affiliation. 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. Greensboro as a community is booming and growing. Its been evident for quite some time that specific neighborhoods are simply undeveloped and are overlooked. 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) Tony Wilkins for Council 2022. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Either way, it seems like you are shilling for Outling here. Both Outling and Vaughan give a lot of double talk, especially in an election year. Voters in that district will make their choice July 26. 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. DUSTIN KEENE: While there are many issues facing our city, I believe affordable housing may be the biggest. Incumbent city councilmembers almost always get a bye in the primary. I disagree with you as to what Outling was questioning/proposing to understand. Box Address Since you are the big Outling supporter get him to put on the table what he would do to attract new people to the police department. The original Rhinoceros Times, founded in 1991, went out of business in May 2013. TONY WILKINS: On an 8-1 vote in 2019 City Council increased property tax. I find it very disturbing that things just have not changed on the east side and north side of Greensboro. Johnson and Abuzuaiter were both elected to four-year terms in 2017. That link is to the City of Greensboro website because Guilford Metro 911 is a city department. And, lastly, we must ensure that the elderly are allowed to stay in their homes by better funding housing safety nets like the Housing Coalition, and organizations of the like. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Support Chief James and send the mandate mayor, her minions, & the race baiting clowns home with their tails tucked between their legs. Former District 3 City Councilmember Zack Matheny is running for his old seat back and deserves to win it. I will continue to be a voice for the voiceless. Marikay has honorably served the citizens of Greensboro since she was elected as an At-Large member of the Greensboro City Council in 2011. . Need your vote to remove the current city council and mayor. I dont anticipate that they will all show up on Tuesday night, Vaughan said in a text. Throw the bums out. The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. He is a councilman, why not push for them now? Be careful what you wish for. 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. Too many residents are just one serious illness, injury, or financial emergency away from disabling debt. 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. Improving our transportation system so we can be a hop on hop off city. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. Over the past years, you have demonstrated a great ability to lead our city with integrity. He later dropped that lawsuit. Hugh Holston, the chairman of the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission is one of the candidates. VOTER GUIDE: 2021 Municipal Elections. However, City Attorney Chuck Watts doesnt see a problem with Matheny serving as both a city councilmember and president of DGI. 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. I learned a lot about our city and statemechanizations in removing our individual rights under the Constitution. PORTIA SHIPMAN: TheMarcus Deon Smith trial. I do not see how this makes Justin unsupportive of the police. 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.