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. TONY WILKINS: See response to the second question. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I am running because I believe When all Voices are Heard, Change Occurs. No ones voice should go unnoticed. 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. 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. Your email address will not be published. Woke = Broke. Throw the bums out. Now he wants to do both! For those who did participate we present here their lightly edited responses, broken down by the districts and in alphabetical order. Greensboro will need to govern to accommodate new housing stockfor the entire community (regardless of income) and an increased need forpublic safety,allwhile appropriately managing the budget. The filing deadline for this election was March 4, 2022. engagement with our immigrant neighbors and community seeking refuge, offering more funding, translation options, and stronger enforcement against discrimination. We cant win with a trickle-down approach. I also think we need to focus our economic development on the small businesses that are here in Greensboro. At that time, Local 947 did not support her candidacy. Im leaning toward the latter. Box 9023 I can bring all of this to District 2. The city has posted on its website all the candidates and their application information. It doesnt cost anything to the applicant but actually helps protect the panhandler as well as those who are being asked for money. I want to work towards: BILL MARSHBURN: To protect the individual citizens rights. 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. 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. P.O. Since my last tenure in office, I have further developedmy skillset tofit within the needs of our entire community. 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. Need your vote to remove the current city council and mayor. Either way, it seems like you are shilling for Outling here. Its because the work is not finished. Outling for mayor.nope, not a wise choice at all.nor is Nancy. Invest in mobility hubs and other mechanisms that support increased mobility with fewer cars and less driving. I feel that her empty seat needs to be filled by a progressive with no ties to the power elite in Greensboro, she wrote in her application. BILL MARSHBURN: I do not wish another review. Sorry, theyre all bums. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Dr. Latoya Bernice Gathers stands out because of her varied background working with Doctors Without Borders and at a tuberculosis clinic in Sudan. This will lead to crime by people needing food and shelter, particularly for families. 449 likes. There were responses from only four candidates and two incumbents for the at-large seats. The mayoral race was originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021. The participation and representation of all citizens in democratic institutions and processes is essential to democracy. TRACY FURMAN: We are about to grow rapidly with the large new companies moving to this area. WGHP attempted to ask five uniform questions of every candidate on the ballot. I have been watching the changing of them guards for many years. The three seats that will not be contested in. However, the City Council has no political diversity. Just remember on your number 2 if you dont vote youre giving the person who wins your vote because you didnt vote against the winner. 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 would wish for a governmental system that didnt criminalize poverty, residency status, color and mental illness. For dire I have heard the voices and cries of the community. 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. 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. That was scheduled for March, but then you know how the court fight over congressional and state legislative maps delayed it all again. 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. Of course, when she announced, the primary was scheduled for October 2021, but thats a long time to be shaking hands and kissing babies. I will continue to be a voice for the voiceless. 18 officers in the police academy is a joke when they are missing over 100 officers in the field right now, and council knows it. Her application includes support for local business and first responders in addition to affordable housing. Johnson and Abuzuaiter were both elected to four-year terms in 2017. Seems like you are saying if you elect me I can help. Rossabi has also made good use of that time by familiarizing herself with the ins and outs of city government. I have been endorsed by Guilford For All and the Guilford County Community PAC. We need an Eviction Legal Defense Fund (money set aside to help people facing an eviction), and a Right to Counsel, in order to help people navigate the very expensive eviction process with a lawyer to help them in court. 21-2-134. It took me 3 years to clear my name of numerous charges. CITY COUNCIL. We need to shore up our public safety so that everyone feels served, protected, and respected. We have great momentum with a number of job announcements, the Tanger Performing Arts Center completing a historically successful season, and our universities growing and expanding. District 1 City Councilmember Sharon Hightower filed to run for reelection. Individuals with a disability who need an interpreter or other auxiliary aids should contact Community Relations at 336-373-2723 three to five days prior to a meeting. They have been in too long already! Print Feedback. Both would provide some needed diversity of opinion on the very liberal City Council. 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. Just like Just Sayin said, take a look at your quality of life now, and vote smart. Fax: (336) 763-2585, P.O. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. I firmly believe that if you begin a task, you should never leave it until it is completed. Some projects have been started that havent been completed, and there are plans being made that havent been fully developed. 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. Matheny was an active and effective city councilmember when he served. Look at how the alphabet people have more rights than those who live right. Be careful what you wish for. 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. List of Candidates Filed for 2022 Election Cycle May 17, 2022 Primary (Most recently posted 03/04/2022 at 12:15 p.m. at the Close of Filing) July 26, 2022 Municipal General Election (voting applies to Greensboro City Residents Only) November 8, 2022 General Election (Most recently posted 7/17/2022 at 3:30 p.m.) There are 4 people running for mayor. He stayed silent when he had the chance to speak up at council meetings and publicly in support of our police department. The filing deadline for this election was . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Robinson is the first black candidate elected to the office of North Carolina lieutenant governor. Proof positive that were fed up with the turd sandwich we have in place presently. Box 9023 From Sept. 11, 2001, to now. Lets show folks what our city is capable of, not because we are reacting to controversary, but rather we are visioning for our future. GOLDIE WELLS: We have made a lot of progress. * Denotes incumbent. You Outing is committed to push if elected? 2 former council members among 47 applicants to fill Kennedy's vacant seat on Greensboro City Council. Do the restaurants know that the GPAC is serving dinner in their facility with the Lion King tickets? Mayor Nancy Vaughan and all nine incumbents are on the ballot for re-election, and Vaughan has three challengers by herself. Robert noted: Again, this lawsuit is not just about the Gun Shows, it is about the systemic corruption manifested by the deceptive and fraudulent maneuvers employed by Mayor Nancy Vaughan, with the complicity of city staff. Email; Facebook; LinkedIn; Twitter; The offices were originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021. Other people who submitted their names before the 11:59 p.m. deadline Thursday include two current candidates for council, Tracy Furman and Katie Rossabi. That we become aware, on mass, of the true history of our country, from Nov. 22, 1963, to now. BILL MARSHBURN: I was arrested in 2008 under false charges, the day District 3 was forcibly annexed. 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 discuss issues and outline our vision and plans to address them. If you live in the city, your final vote is July 26 no matter what else happens on May 17. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. People know me and can trust that I will work hard to get the answers they have been waiting to receive. When Robbie Perkins was mayor he was also president of NAI Piedmont Triad, a commercial real estate company, and had to be recused from votes when his company was involved. I believe in starting where we are using what we have to do what we can will result in doing far more with our current dollars by being creative and responsible on behalf of the people of Greensboro. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. You'll get early notice about campaign events and timely reminders of key dates leading up to the May 17 Primary election and July 26 General election. There is no need for him to wait until he is mayor to make a motion or propose a change. This was not a pro-police conversation. [1] [2] 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 seem to be a pro-police voter, which is good, but Outling does not share your point of view: Outling is a wolf in sheeps clothing. Wells has often been outspoken in this term on the City Council, making clear statements about an issue while her fellow city councilmembers were wasting time beating around the bush. DUSTIN KEENE: At this point in my life my focus is on growth and contribution. I see it as a duty. He later dropped that lawsuit. CECILE CC CRAWFORD: Low wages are a significant factor for many of us in the working class. The winners of the primary are almost certainly going to be Mayor Nancy Vaughan and District 3 City Councilmember Justin Outling. 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. Barber has also served on two elected boards, first as a member of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners from 2000-2004 and twice on the City Council, from 2005-2009 and from 2013-2017. Barber and Bellamy-Small are the most experienced candidates among those who applied. MARIKAY ABUZUAITER: My experiences over the years have certainly helped mold me into a person who really wants to serve her community and make it the best it can be. I do not see how this makes Justin unsupportive of the police. Outling then easily won election to a two-year term in 2015 and a four-year term in 2017. 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. Dont believe it? The primary for the mayors race can be seen as a poll for the general election. I have decided to instead support Outling. Rhino Times Office I plan to open the doors to the amazing creativity and innovative ways and ideas our communities have for addressing issues in our district. 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. Its also worth noting that this City Council election has been postponed twice. The Rhino has had a long tradition of providing news in Guilford County. TONY WILKINS: On an 8-1 vote in 2019 City Council increased property tax. ZACK MATHENY: I have lived, worked, and served in District 3 for over 20 years. 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. After watching I now know more and feel more confident that he is our best choice for next mayor. It was a tragedy that should have never happened. The two incumbent candidates (Nancy and Justin) had their chance and have done nothing but spend other peoples money indiscriminately and wastefully. 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. I would honor the years of service these workers have put into our city. In Eugene, Oregon, where the program started, they had 24,000 CAHOOTS calls and only needed police backup 150 times. Sure they currently have some cars, but they dont have 500 of them. The District 3 City Council candidates are Chip Roth, former District 3 City Councilmember Zack Matheny and Bill Marshburn. Positive policing and trust is another main issue we face in Greensboro. If you do nothing else, go vote! From my experience with the city, it would be irresponsible for me not to be on the ballot. In 2005, I was appointed to the Zoning Commission, where I was able to work closely with city staff and the community. (336) 814-3256 The biggest problem is spiritual. Tammi was elected to the Greensboro city council in 2017. 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. 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RESPONSIBILITIES : The faculty member will be responsible for teaching up to two sections of the Humanities core curriculum and an elective each term. 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. Hightower regularly interrupts fellow councilmembers and Mayor Nancy Vaughan. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The secretive attempt boldly labeled a public document CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION Incumbent city councilmembers almost always get a bye in the primary. The original Rhinoceros Times, founded in 1991, went out of business in May 2013. We will have to see how many sign up to speak. 216 W. Market Street, Suite-A, 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. She served on the City Council from 2005 to 2009, when she did not run for reelection. I disagree with you as to what Outling was questioning/proposing to understand. We do not currently have a reputation as being business friendly. She addresses council frequently, urging the city to settle a lawsuit by the family of Marcus Smith, who died on Sept. 8, 2018. Imoved away for college and spent some time in Baltimore and Washington DC before returning to raise my family in 2000. The city council and real estate developers, in my opinion, should collaborate. She has opposed developments because they were too expensive and not expensive enough. You can vote for three, but we recommend voting for two in hopes that they can make it to the general election in July. Even if they are not actively involved, they all know the dirt. The inaugural class of the City of Greensboro's . Cummings resignation agreement was accepted, ending the investigation, but part of the agreement was that he would never run for a judicial office again. The Council is the legislative body of City government and includes a Mayor and eight Council members who serve four-year terms. I want to build more homes that people can actually afford, and give people who have eviction records and criminal records a second chance. I believe we have better choices. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I would invest in institutions of higher education as engines of innovation and job creation, foster communities, utilizing untapped talent to drive higher economic returns as well as greater equity, and build basic infrastructure to ensure future growth and to retain a highly trained local workforce. 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) Every vote is needed to rid of our current council who have no accountability or concerns of how our tax dollars are spent. Look at crime statistics, your grocery bill, & how much it cost you to fill up the family truckster lately. There are also four candidates in District 2, and there are 10 for the at-large seats. Please do not throw your chance to vote away. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Required fields are marked *. Residents feel safe and secure throughout the city. After attending City Academy in 2017 I knew that I could bring new ideas and the drive to move our city forward. There was no accountability on the part of the City Council, or the police. This all happened shortly after the Greensboro riots in 2020, when everyone was jumping on the police are racists bandwagon. Although another review is highly unlikely, the circumstances involved in the original decision should be remembered as a learning lesson for better, more respectful community engagement and buy-in with a project that has such a major impact on a neighborhood, community, and important sector of the city. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Im hopeful that my experience and familiarity with Staff, Council and current city issues will be of value, he wrote in his application. A North Carolina city council fired a man for 'white privilege and entitlement' after he refused to address a Black woman by her professional title. 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. We need to get our road, public transportation, housing, and business opportunities up to speed before these companies open. Many of the things you are asking for he has committed to push for if elected mayor. The primary for the City Council election will be held on Tuesday, May 17 along with the statewide primary, and all the City Council races except the District 4 race will have primaries. What you have here, Evan, is someone pulling the wool over your eyes. We were following the law. If 911 is a county service, then what does the City council have to do with it? 2021 City Council Candidates. But, to live in our city we need more. Thats the reason Id like to serve for the next four years to see some of the things that Ive started working on come to fruition. GREENSBORO Five people will be honored by the city Monday for their efforts to champion civil rights. He went to the police for help and paid with his life. Please flush yourself down the nearest toilet and take Nancy with you. Keep looking and hopeing. 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. I imagine you are aware of the number of 911 calls the county receives. P.O. A top priority is ensuring all residents have safe and secure housing. Are you following? The filing deadline for this election was March 4, 2022. Matheny is running against Chip Roth, who is the husband of former Greensboro City Manager Denise Turner Roth. I understand the balance of investing for the future and making fiscally sound decisions. Her term ends after the next election in early 2022. City officials said that they did not formally hire her for the position until after she resigned from council and that was the reason for the air of secrecy surrounding her departure. Current Candidates Download complete Candidate information. Voters will choose among 6 candidates for 3 at-large seats on Greensboro City Council ANNETTE AYRES Jul 23, 2022 0 GREENSBORO Three City Council members hope to retain their. The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. Does Mr. DGI Zack know? In the at-large City Council race, the top six finishers in the primary regardless of party affiliation run in the general election where the top three are elected to the City Council. PORTIA SHIPMAN: TheMarcus Deon Smith trial. 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. 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. HUGH HOLSTON: The decision on the siting of the White Street landfill.
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