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. Fax: (336) 763-2585, P.O. The Council is the legislative body of City government and includes a Mayor and eight Council members who serve four-year terms. 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. Candidate Information | Guilford County, NC MARIKAY ABUZUAITER: Issues facing Greensboro for the next four years are reducing crime, increasing our housing stock, keeping our infrastructure sound and keeping the momentum going on our recent economic development successes and supplying the trained workforce for the businesses that are locating here. 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. TONY WILKINS: See response to the first question. The second group needed emergency help, shelter and protection because of someone elses negligence. 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. DUSTIN KEENE: While there are many issues facing our city, I believe affordable housing may be the biggest. But it damaged the perception of the councils honesty and transparency which takes time to rebuild. Roth was then appointed by President Barrack Obama to be the senior advisor for strategic communications for the Small Business Administration and, in 2017, founded Roth & Associates, which does strategic communication and business consulting. 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. Both Outling and Vaughan give a lot of double talk, especially in an election year. BILL MARSHBURN: I was arrested in 2008 under false charges, the day District 3 was forcibly annexed. 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 feel like I should be on a dos equis commercial. 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. DUSTIN KEENE: I feel we overpay for underdelivering a lot. All they do is talk. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Housing must be earned and need not be in the city. PORTIA SHIPMAN: For over 30 years, I was either a home care agency owner or worker at Shipman Family Home Care and Reliable Home Care. 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. Mayor City Clerk City Council - At Large City Council - District 1 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. Print Feedback. The issues that face us will require negotiation, deliberation, and compromise to resolve these issues that confront our city. Greensboro city council candidates: Q&A before July 26 election 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. Do you notice the only ones in the social drinking district are the ones that pay dues to DGI? This morning Eric Robert announced: I have just uncovered that The City of Greensboro used tax payers monies to buy itself a gun show for $400,000 for no other purpose but to KILL IT. Im leaning toward the latter. This is Roths first run for public office, but he is no stranger to politics. DGI, by comparison, is largely funded through a Business Improvement District tax paid by downtown property owners. 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. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. It was moved to 2022 due to redistricting delays. Bellamy-Small served on City Council from 2003-2013 and has been a member of the school board since 2016. Required fields are marked *. As someone who hopes Justin Outling is our next Mayor I think your comments are way off mark. [1] [2] 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. Roth worked for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for 31-years, rising to communications director under Teamster President Jim Hoffa. 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. 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. Marikay is a . Questions? Robinson is the first black candidate elected to the office of North Carolina lieutenant governor. Agreed- vote out the entire city council! We were unable, because of legal reasons, to share with the public what was going on between the city and his family. 21-2-134. Petty likens herself to Kennedy, who was a strong progressive voice on the council. This has been to a great extent through federal/city partnerships and city of Greensboro Corp./stakeholder partnerships. The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved its first official Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) policy and procedure manual. 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. 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. I agree with you on giving the police the resources they need. They have been in too long already! County officials have been tight-lipped about why work on the project abruptly stopped. My Go B.I.G. The original Rhinoceros Times, founded in 1991, went out of business in May 2013. Wells often talks about the need for economic development in East Greensboro, but then votes against the rezoning requests that would allow that development. 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. Working for Doctors Without Borders allowed me to hone a variety of abilities that would serve me well on the council. 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. 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. 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. Greensboro City Council Endorsements_Rhino Times. 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. And there isnt even an election right now in District 4 (more on that later). Share & Bookmark Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option. 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. He stayed silent when he had the chance to speak up at council meetings and publicly in support of our police department. 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." The zoning commissioner in Greensboro, North Carolina, was removed after he refused a request to address a woman by her professional title. 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 Some diversity of opinion on the City Council would make it a much better governing body. I want to build more homes that people can actually afford, and give people who have eviction records and criminal records a second chance. TRACY FURMAN: We are a beautiful city and need growth to sustain our character and continue to offer opportunity to everyone who lives here. Any proposal put forth by Outling is not taken up by the mayor. Our City hits record or near record homicide numbers every year. There are 4 people running for mayor. Positive policing and trust is another main issue we face in Greensboro. 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. 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. 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. Osborne Water Quality Reclamation Facility has been fined more than $70,000 by the state for at least 19 air-quality violati. 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. The biggest problem is spiritual. Id like the opportunity to continue working. You can vote for three, but we recommend voting for two in hopes that they can make it to the general election in July. Its an appeasement. Outling has to be recused from voting on either project because he is a partner in the Brooks Pierce law firm, which did legal work on both. No one should be subjected to exclusionary speech of any kind. The center will host events thro. Incumbent city councilmembers almost always get a bye in the primary. She served on the City Council from 2005 to 2009, when she did not run for reelection. 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. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held general elections for mayor and city council on July 26, 2022. 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. Furman, Candidate for the Greensboro City Council, announces at-large 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 also need to make Greensboro the most business-friendly city in the state. District 3 has no incumbent in the race since Outling is running for mayor. In Eugene, Oregon, where the program started, they had 24,000 CAHOOTS calls and only needed police backup 150 times. She has opposed developments because they were too expensive and not expensive enough. I have lived in this district for 21 years and I look forward to representing all members of this community. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Greensboro City Council: Here's the lineup for the race - FOX8 WGHP 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. Filter by Office. It might be because he cant run for judge. Too many residents are just one serious illness, injury, or financial emergency away from disabling debt. 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. Do the restaurants know that the GPAC is serving dinner in their facility with the Lion King tickets? and it's 572 members will be endorsing your 2021 campaign for The Greensboro City 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. (1) will vote for anyone who isnt presently serving or (2) will not vote. Affordability of housing continues to be a problem in Guilford County. Also filing to run in the at-large race are Katie Rossabi, Linda Wilson, Tracy Furman, Taffy L. Buchanan, Fanca Jalloh, Dustin Keene and Melodi Fentress. The mayoral race was originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021. Its all politics. You have permission to edit this article. The Rhino has had a long tradition of providing news in Guilford County. We do not currently have a reputation as being business friendly. 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) Thus current council members all have longer terms, and those elected will have to run again in 2025 (barring some future change). Greensboro ( / rinzbro / ( listen); [3] formerly Greensborough) is a city in and the county seat of Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. Crime and drug-free streets and neighborhoods. However, since that time, we have been able to build a very positive working . Proof positive that were fed up with the turd sandwich we have in place presently. 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. City elections in Greensboro, North Carolina (2022) - Ballotpedia WGHP attempted to ask five uniform questions of every candidate on the ballot. Greensboro honors 5 people as champions of civil rights Industry needs to return to the United States. Mayor / City Council - Greensboro, Georgia 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. The entire city council, including the mayor need to be replace, once and for all. 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. District 2 City Councilmember Goldie Wells filed to run for reelection. 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. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. CECILE CC CRAWFORD: What happened to Marcus Smith [who died in police custody] should never have happened. I decided at that time to become more involved in our city, and I started learning everything I could about how our city functions. 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. She addresses council frequently, urging the city to settle a lawsuit by the family of Marcus Smith, who died on Sept. 8, 2018. Christopher Davis, Ph.D. - Grants Specialist - UNC Greensboro Office of 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. 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. TAMMI Z. THURM: I am proud of my work on Greensboros first permanent supportive housing project with wrap-around services. Rhino Times Office In 2022, they responded to 2,357. Town broke public records, open meetings law: N.C. auditor 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. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Outling for mayor.nope, not a wise choice at all.nor is Nancy. District 1, Knight's seat, has drawn four candidates and District 5, Gaebler's seat, has drawn five candidates, making it the most competitive. Tony Wilkins for Greensboro City Council 2021 But Outling is on the council now. 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. That we become aware, on mass, of the true history of our country, from Nov. 22, 1963, to now. Improving our transportation system so we can be a hop on hop off city. Just my observation. Even if they are not actively involved, they all know the dirt. To learn more, I invite you tovisitmathenyforcouncil.com. 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. 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. Dont even blindly vote for who The Rhino tells you to vote for. District 5 City Councilmember Tammi Thurm filed to run for reelection. A lot of it falls on the town attorney, the audit found. Support Chief James and send the mandate mayor, her minions, & the race baiting clowns home with their tails tucked between their legs. TONY WILKINS: See response to the second question. Portia Shipman, Latoya Bernice Gathers and Cecile (CC) Crawford also filed to run in District 2. However, recusals by councilmembers are not uncommon. Johnson and Abuzuaiter were both elected to four-year terms in 2017. I amrunning at large to support all of Greensboro. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Thats all we need to know really. 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. The fact that he actually has some sense as compared to the rest of council does not make him a good candidate. We were asking for $15 an hour more than 10 years ago, and that is the absolute bare minimum. 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. Name recognition is a big part of elections and its hard to find a local politician with better name recognition than Vaughan. We must establish creative solutions to increase density, partner with developers to identify city policies that add unnecessary expenses to the development process and create a land banking program to push back against gentrification. The District 3 City Council candidates are Chip Roth, former District 3 City Councilmember Zack Matheny and Bill Marshburn. A city where everyone has food to eat, a safe place to live, a job or source of income to sustain their chosen lifestyle, and transportation to places they wish to go. 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. 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. 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 has a lot of people who are left out of these decisions too often Black people, immigrants and those seeking refuge, poor and working-class people, and middle-class people who all deserve a seat at the table. She was first elected to the City Council representing District 4 in 1997 and served until 2001, when she took a break, and then was elected as an at-large city councilmember in 2009, serving until 2013. Not a fan of Nancy either. If you are a pro-police citizen, Outling is not for you. Snap Publications revived the herbivorous beast and in October 2013, the all-new and improved Rhino Times was started. The original Rhinoceros Times, founded in 1991, went out of business in May 2013. As someone who was born and raised in Greensboro, I feel the best way I can give back is by serving my city and more importantly the citizens who live in it. Johnson and Abuzuaiter were both elected to four-year terms in 2017. However, the City Council has no political diversity. 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. You are a sitting city council member, have been for years, and you can make a motion any time you like. I understand the balance of investing for the future and making fiscally sound decisions. Rhino Times 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 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. Public safety must have a multipronged approach, and written consent is one step in making Greensboro a safe city for all of us. In short, similar to most of the other candidates running, but the varied work history is what makes her the better candidate. Greensboro, NC 27429, Advertising Voters in that district will make their choice July 26. Justin Outling for Greensboro Mayor Invest in green workforce development to provide employment and job training opportunities for union workers and workers from underrepresented communities. 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) . Weve seen things happen for the betterment of our community, but the job is not over. The filing deadline for this election was March 4, 2022. 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. Her application includes support for local business and first responders in addition to affordable housing. Triad City Beat | Greensboro City Council, explained I think the experience and the successful results of my leadership in the past equipped me for the task. Also filing to run in District 1 were Felton Foushee and Timothy Kirkpatrick. (336) 814-3256 He went to the police for help and paid with his life. Outling then easily won election to a two-year term in 2015 and a four-year term in 2017. The election was originally supposed to happen in 2021 but was delayed because of redistricting from the 2020 Census. 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. It took me 3 years to clear my name of numerous charges. Box Address Dont vote for who your neighbor tells you to vote for. 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. The last general election was postponed in November 2021 due to redistricting delays and was ultimately held in July 2022. We recommend voting for Katie Rossabi and Melodi Fentress. 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. Evan -Metro 911 center is run by the city not the county. 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. Build Back Better is a joke from the woke.