I am the right person, in the right role, at the right time with the following skills: DUSTIN KEENE: As an entrepreneur and a job creator I believe my approach is very different than those who have been sitting on our current council for years. 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. Seems like you are saying if you elect me I can help. 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. Id like the opportunity to continue working. 216 W. Market Street, Suite-A, My Go B.I.G. In DWB, you must also be resourceful and learn to make the most of limited resources. Toss em all out! Take 30 minutes out of your busy lives, do your own homework and vote for who you think are the best candidates. Not a fan of Nancy either. Matheny served as the District 3 city councilmember from 2007 to 2015, when he resigned to accept the position of president of Downtown Greensboro Inc. (DGI). Just like Just Sayin said, take a look at your quality of life now, and vote smart. 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 . (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday signaled it may sidestep a ruling in a major case involving a Republican bid to give state legislatures far more power over federal elections by. Greensboro, NC 27401 We need to encourage and promote economic development that attracts and retains students/residents while also provide good wages and a high quality of life. 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. CECILE CC CRAWFORD: Low wages are a significant factor for many of us in the working class. 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 is almost a certainty that Thurm and Wilkins will be facing each other in the general election on July 26. Greensboro, NC 27429, Advertising 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. 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. 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. 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. While we are talking, how about you too Nancy? Four candidates have filed to run in the mayoral race: Mayor Nancy Vaughan, District 3 Councilmember Justin Outling, Eric Robert and Mark Timothy Cummings. We were following the law. Let the Chief(s) run their departments without interfering. HUGH HOLSTON: I am running for GSO City Council because I am a problem solver, not a politician. 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. Well you know, as the most intriguing candidate , if you vote for me , we can get rid of two at once . The center will host events thro. TAMMI Z. THURM: I am proud of my work on Greensboros first permanent supportive housing project with wrap-around services. 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. Its interesting that former District Court Judge Mark Timothy Cummings is running for mayor. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. From my experience with the city, it would be irresponsible for me not to be on the ballot. Working for Doctors Without Borders allowed me to hone a variety of abilities that would serve me well on the council. 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. When flights are inaccessible or there is continuing civil unrest, you must deal with challenges such as how to move items from Amsterdam or Brussels to the center of Burundi. Oh and a Ferris wheel. Evan -Metro 911 center is run by the city not the county. DUSTIN KEENE: While there are many issues facing our city, I believe affordable housing may be the biggest. 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. Last but not least, I want to support services that reduce violent crime and keep us safe. Cure the Violence? Connor Perrett. It is time for change. Defund that mess & Cure the Council instead! Either way, it seems like you are shilling for Outling here. Build Back Better is a joke from the woke. She is a strong supporter of the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) and is in favor of giving police officers a raise in order to help the GPD which is about 100 officers short right now fill its ranks. 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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. 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) . 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. This is the second go round for Wells. Lets show folks what our city is capable of, not because we are reacting to controversary, but rather we are visioning for our future. 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. Yes, he voted to accept a federal grant that the city has accepted every single year except for the one time that they voted not to take after the 2020 riots. We have other pressing issues, homelessness, crime, police policy are just three that also need immediate attention. I learned a lot about our city and statemechanizations in removing our individual rights under the Constitution. 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. The winners of the primary are almost certainly going to be Mayor Nancy Vaughan and District 3 City Councilmember Justin Outling. I also think we need to focus our economic development on the small businesses that are here in Greensboro. I respect your opinion but there is no way I am voting for mayor Vaughan or throwing away my vote by not voting. Expand options for energy efficiency and renewable energy production targeted especially at Green Zones and all communities. All they do is talk. Others are not likely to sign up for their three-minutes allotted speaking time at Tuesdays meeting, but that still leaves a substantial number of speakers the council will hear before voting on who will fill the open seat. 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. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I have served as treasurer of Triad Pride Performing Arts and on the Guilford County Planning Commission Board. In its final form, the consent form was going to have to be provided to the person granting consent in their native language and had become so complex that even the extremely liberal City Council couldnt agree that it was necessary. That we become aware, on mass, of the true history of our country, from Nov. 22, 1963, to now. The fact that he actually has some sense as compared to the rest of council does not make him a good candidate. I am running because I want people who are just trying to make it, to have a seat at the table when decisions are being made about the citys priorities. 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. I want to work towards: BILL MARSHBURN: To protect the individual citizens rights. It doesnt cost anything to the applicant but actually helps protect the panhandler as well as those who are being asked for money. Several chances Outling had to support OUR police, he did not! We need to get our road, public transportation, housing, and business opportunities up to speed before these companies open. If they hadnt torn it apart, it wouldnt need building back! engagement with our immigrant neighbors and community seeking refuge, offering more funding, translation options, and stronger enforcement against discrimination. 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. Public safety must have a multipronged approach, and written consent is one step in making Greensboro a safe city for all of us. Positive policing and trust is another main issue we face in Greensboro. 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. In my humblest opinion, the city of Greensboro got off easy with this settlement. I have lived in this district for 21 years and I look forward to representing all members of this community. The three seats that will not be contested in. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held general elections for mayor and city council on July 26, 2022. I believe we have better choices. P.O. 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. The filing deadline for this election was . CECILE CC CRAWFORD: If I had a magic lamp with three wishes, I would wish for social housing that allowed for land trusts and the ability to have adequate housing that was truly affordable and didnt rise and fall with the market. 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. We will have to see how many sign up to speak. He later dropped that lawsuit. After attending City Academy in 2017 I knew that I could bring new ideas and the drive to move our city forward. 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. I amrunning at large to support all of Greensboro. Its not a valid plan. 2 former council members among 47 applicants to fill Kennedy's vacant seat on Greensboro City Council. 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. However, City Attorney Chuck Watts doesnt see a problem with Matheny serving as both a city councilmember and president of DGI. Increase the availability of choices for energy efficiency and renewable energy production, particularly in Green Zones, is important. Marikay is a . Do the restaurant owners know that the city once again is stabbing them in the back? It's important to note, the elections for Greensboro City Council and Greensboro Mayor have been rescheduled to 2022. 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. TONY WILKINS: Get crime under control and maintain a strong police department. The City of Greensboro is governed by a Council-Manager form of government. 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. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, is holding general elections for mayor and city council on July 26, 2022. The two other candidates on the ballot, Eric Robert and Mark Cummings, havent raised or spent much money and dont have the name recognition to compete without a major advertising campaign. This all happened shortly after the Greensboro riots in 2020, when everyone was jumping on the police are racists bandwagon. MARIKAY ABUZUAITER: I think we need to take another look at some form of a panhandling license. You can cancel at any time. And that brings us to this note of explanation: Unlike all the other races up and down the ballot, city elections are non-partisan and take on a little different form. We also need to make Greensboro the most business-friendly city in the state. There are also four candidates in District 2, and there are 10 for the at-large seats. 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. 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. Too many residents are just one serious illness, injury, or financial emergency away from disabling debt. I believe this caused the citizens to mistrust the council. The city council and real estate developers, in my opinion, should collaborate. I feel like I should be on a dos equis commercial. View the full list of candidates here or click on a selection below to jump to a section. 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. Woke = Broke. 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. 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. Greensboro, NC 27429, Advertising I have been affiliated with the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and the Junior League of Greensboro. This will lead to crime by people needing food and shelter, particularly for families. The entire city council, including the mayor need to be replace, once and for all. Look at crime statistics, your grocery bill, & how much it cost you to fill up the family truckster lately. The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. Are you following? If he is so great then make Nancy look like a fool for not supporting the police, downtown, or whatever the cause of the day is. Robinson is the first black candidate elected to the office of North Carolina lieutenant governor. DUSTIN KEENE: At this point in my life my focus is on growth and contribution. There was no accountability on the part of the City Council, or the police. I do have to ask one question: How has Kennedy stayed out of federal prison? Petty likens herself to Kennedy, who was a strong progressive voice on the council. ZACK MATHENY: Greensboro is experiencing tremendous growth from work being done over the last 10 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. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. Also, current council is unlikely to adjust property tax rate to be revenue-neutral after this significant property evaluation. District 2 City Councilmember Goldie Wells is running for reelection and being challenged by Cecile (CC) Crawford, LaToya Bernice Gathers and Portia Shipman in the primary. Mayor Nancy Vaughan and all nine incumbents are on the ballot for re-election, and Vaughan has three challengers by herself. Four candidates have filed to run in the mayoral race: Mayor Nancy Vaughan, District 3 Councilmember Justin Outling, Eric Robert and Mark Timothy Cummings. 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. and it's 572 members will be endorsing your 2021 campaign for The Greensboro City Council. Ultimately, this motion did not pass through City Council. 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 vacated by Michelle Kennedy. Strong economic growth that provides quality jobs. The offices were originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021. I would honor the years of service these workers have put into our city. We recommend voting for Katie Rossabi and Melodi Fentress. I would wish for a governmental system that didnt criminalize poverty, residency status, color and mental illness. Rhino Times Office Im also quite concerned about climate change. Or keep letting them trick you into voting for them through token gestures that mean nothing. ), or any other social program or developer that someone with a high valued relationship with a council member (Zimmerman) is getting the money. Robinson is a native of Greensboro and caught the public's attention in 2018 when he made a fiery speech on Second Amendment rights before the Greensboro City Council. Former District 5 City Councilmember Tony Wilkins and Robert Bodenhamer also filed to run for the District 5 seat. My wish has always been for Greensboro to achieve its potential and I truly believe we are on the cusp to realizing a tremendous potential. You are intentionally not digging in to any facts. 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. Her term ends after the next election in early 2022. The Rhino has had a long tradition of providing news in Guilford County. 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I have decided to instead support Outling. Vaughn wish- washy, Outling- says one thing does another? Wasnt that white elephant sold on bringing business to downtown. This was not a pro-police conversation. 21-2-134. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. GREENSBORO, N.C. The Municipal General Election is Tuesday. It is generally accepted that voter turnout in the primary will be much higher than a stand-alone City Council primary because of the statewide races on the ballot and that the turnout in the stand-alone general election on July 26 will be much lower than normal because its being held during the summer, with all its distractions. For dire CECILE CC CRAWFORD: I am running for City Council because I want people to be able to afford a safe and decent place to live, because there are too many people who work hard and do not bring home enough money to take care of themselves and their families, and because the violence in this city is not going to stop until we address the root causes. Fax: (336) 763-2585, P.O. That may be a mildword to describe a worsening situation. The winners. From Sept. 11, 2001, to now. The original Rhinoceros Times, founded in 1991, went out of business in May 2013. No one should be subjected to exclusionary speech of any kind. 449 likes. 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. This has been to a great extent through federal/city partnerships and city of Greensboro Corp./stakeholder partnerships. Instead we have a beige box. Back when she was a councilmember, Vaughan had to be recused from a vote on reopening the White Street Landfill. Conflict-resolution abilities, the ability to care for a whole community with limited resources, and the ability to make constructive decisions that influence an entire village distinguish me. GREENSBORO, NC --- Greensboro community leader and small business advocate Tracy Furman announced today that she plans to run for an at-large seat on the Greensboro City Council. 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. He went to the police for help and paid with his life. 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. That resonates the same whether referring to increased taxes, or messed up policies. 2021 City Council Candidates. Just look at what he did a couple years ago when officers were just trying to locate a guy with a gun on the Greenway. The Council is the legislative body of City government and includes a Mayor and eight Council members who serve four-year terms. 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. 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. A primary is scheduled for May 17, 2022. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. 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) The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held a general election for mayor on July 26, 2022. It was originally scheduled for October and November 2021, but the primary was postponed to March 8 because the US Census data required for redistricting was delayed due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Does Mr. DGI Zack know? We must elect a forward-thinking leader that will help us maintain our momentum, not just for today but for the years ahead. Rhino Times That link is to the City of Greensboro website because Guilford Metro 911 is a city department. He hung them out to dry and made it a racial issue because that was the in thing to do at the time. Former District 3 City Councilmember Zack Matheny is running for his old seat back and deserves to win it. The Mayor and three Council members are elected at large and the remaining five Council members are elected from districts. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. Thank you for pointing me towards learning more about this issue. In Eugene, Oregon, where the program started, they had 24,000 CAHOOTS calls and only needed police backup 150 times. Incumbent city councilmembers almost always get a bye in the primary. She opposes most of the rezoning requests for East Greensboro and, unfortunately, often convinces a majority of the City Council to vote with her. 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. She has opposed developments because they were too expensive and not expensive enough. Food needs to be up front, of course. GOLDIE WELLS: I wish we had been able to address the Marcus Deon Smith case in a different way. This is Roths first run for public office, but he is no stranger to politics. The two incumbent candidates (Nancy and Justin) had their chance and have done nothing but spend other peoples money indiscriminately and wastefully. (336) 814-3256 [1] [2] Im ready to continue fighting for what is right for all of us. Thus current council members all have longer terms, and those elected will have to run again in 2025 (barring some future change). I will continue to be a voice for the voiceless. They are an embarrassment and disgrace to our city! https://www.rhinotimes.com/news/police-stop-on-greenway-may-lead-to-city-council-work-session/. Proof positive that were fed up with the turd sandwich we have in place presently. Hightower has even organized opposition to a proposed development when there was no other opposition. 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.
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