But it damaged the perception of the councils honesty and transparency which takes time to rebuild. Im leaning toward the latter. Dont even blindly vote for who The Rhino tells you to vote for. Mayor Nancy Vaughan said Friday that some of the candidates dont live within the city limits, so they will be disqualified. Hightower has even organized opposition to a proposed development when there was no other opposition. In DWB, you must also be resourceful and learn to make the most of limited resources. Former District 3 City Councilmember Zack Matheny is running for his old seat back and deserves to win it. I disagree with you as to what Outling was questioning/proposing to understand. ZACK MATHENY: Greensboro is experiencing tremendous growth from work being done over the last 10 years. 2021- Supported $243k for SrFFs and Engineers; 2022- Played a key role in increasing compensation for firefighters in crafting the FY22-23 budget cycle; . Withthisgrowth, it is inevitablewewillalso experience problems, coupled with national economic and social issues. 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. TAMMI Z. THURM: I am proud of my work on Greensboros first permanent supportive housing project with wrap-around services. They wanted that class to have 40 people in it. 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. The Rhino has had a long tradition of providing news in Guilford County. There are 4 people running for mayor. Weve made great progress, but we have so much more to do! Mayor City Clerk City Council - At Large City Council - District 1 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. County officials have been tight-lipped about why work on the project abruptly stopped. You can say it is just politics and help get Mayor Vaughan re-elected. Every vote is needed to rid of our current council who have no accountability or concerns of how our tax dollars are spent. 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. (336) 814-3256 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. I understand the balance of investing for the future and making fiscally sound decisions. We must elect a forward-thinking leader that will help us maintain our momentum, not just for today but for the years ahead. 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. 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. Assist the police department in recruiting officers to fill vacancies that are having a substantial impact on the amount of patrol officers we have on a daily basis. Over the last 10 years I have had the honor of collaborating with my colleagues on many initiatives and endeavors. Required fields are marked *. 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. 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. Four candidates have filed to run in the mayoral race: Mayor Nancy Vaughan, District 3 Councilmember Justin Outling, Eric Robert and Mark Timothy Cummings. Remember when you see your tax dollars going to DGI, Cure Violence, the IRC (free cars anyone? 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. BILL MARSHBURN: My best wishes and prayers are that we asa people become aware, hopefully through self-education, more than through stark harsh reality. Ive raised a family and owned and operated a small business here for over 35 years. Chief [Brian] James was a tremendous asset to this city, and we need to provide the new chief with the tools and funds to help improve and maintain public safety. Again, we have a long road ahead of us in the area of justice inequality. Not a fan of Nancy either. I am a small business owner and executive director for Triad Local First, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting locally-owned independentbusinesses. If you do nothing else, go vote! Its all politics. He later dropped that lawsuit. Of course, when she announced, the primary was scheduled for October 2021, but thats a long time to be shaking hands and kissing babies. Current Candidates Download complete Candidate information. To meet with the Mayor, contact Laura Getz, City Clerk, at (919) 580-4330. engagement with our immigrant neighbors and community seeking refuge, offering more funding, translation options, and stronger enforcement against discrimination. I have also served in various leadership roles in community organizations allowing me to create the experience necessary to listen and lead while building a better Greensboro. The Mayor and three Council members are elected at large and the remaining five Council members are elected from districts. Those winners move on to the citys General Election, which will be on July 26, the runoff date for any partisan elections. BILL MARSHBURN: I do not wish another review. 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. Box 9023 Kennedy resigned in August to take a job with the city as director of the Neighborhood Development Department. Thus current council members all have longer terms, and those elected will have to run again in 2025 (barring some future change). Strong economic growth that provides quality jobs. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The Mayor and City Council, who are elected to office for a four-year term, develop City policies for the City of Goldsboro. Dont vote for who your neighbor tells you to vote for. TRACY FURMAN: I feel strongly that new people bring new ideas to elected office. 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. Are you following? GREENSBORO, N.C. The Municipal General Election is Tuesday. I imagine you are aware of the number of 911 calls the county receives. CECILE CC CRAWFORD: What happened to Marcus Smith [who died in police custody] should never have happened. This was a clear attempt at keeping this particular document from public scrutiny and bypassing existing Public Records legislation. GREENSBORO Five people will be honored by the city Monday for their efforts to champion civil rights. You can vote for three, but we recommend voting for two in hopes that they can make it to the general election in July. This will lead to crime by people needing food and shelter, particularly for families. We recommend voting for Katie Rossabi and Melodi Fentress. Marikay has honorably served the citizens of Greensboro since she was elected as an At-Large member of the Greensboro City Council in 2011. . 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. We need to get our road, public transportation, housing, and business opportunities up to speed before these companies open. While we are talking, how about you too Nancy? 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. ), or any other social program or developer that someone with a high valued relationship with a council member (Zimmerman) is getting the money. Marikay is a . Snap Publications revived the herbivorous beast and in October 2013, the all-new and improved Rhino Times was started. That may be a mildword to describe a worsening situation. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Vaughn wish- washy, Outling- says one thing does another? 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. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: There are not enough affordable housing options in my neighborhood. The winners of the primary are almost certainly going to be Mayor Nancy Vaughan and District 3 City Councilmember Justin Outling. 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. I posted this elsewhere and will post it anytime I notice someone supporting Outling under the assumption that is good for the city. For example the $120 million on the performing arts center, for that kind of money we could have built something architecturally stunning that the nation would have taken notice of. Share & Bookmark Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option. He can do it now, but he isnt. I believe City Council and real estate developer should work together. I have been inside those homes. Dont vote for who Facebook tells you to vote for. District 1 City Councilmember Sharon Hightower filed to run for reelection. An economic collapse, with the dollar losingits control of world currency. There are also four candidates in District 2, and there are 10 for the at-large seats. We do not currently have a reputation as being business friendly. HUGH HOLSTON: I am running for GSO City Council because I am a problem solver, not a politician. If he cannot get the votes after being on council for years then how is he going to get them as mayor. We chose to follow the law. The email address Lisa Wilson had provided did not work. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. TRACY FURMAN: We are about to grow rapidly with the large new companies moving to this area. In my humblest opinion, the city of Greensboro got off easy with this settlement. 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. Bans that are too broad stifle economic growth. Owning a small business reinforced my beliefs on how important the decisions made by our city leaders affect every single resident, every single day. Outling was originally appointed to the District 3 City Council seat in 2015 after Councilmember Zack Matheny resigned to accept the position as president of Downtown Greensboro Inc. (DGI). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. 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. TONY WILKINS: See response to the second question. I agree with you on giving the police the resources they need. We need to shore up our public safety so that everyone feels served, protected, and respected. 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. I will use all I have to research and provide the answers we are desperately seeking in order to serve the residents of Greensboro. All police are not bad. Affordability of housing continues to be a problem in Guilford County. Its not a valid plan. Its time to work together for the betterment of all of our citizens. The filing deadline for this election was . DGI, by comparison, is largely funded through a Business Improvement District tax paid by downtown property owners. Because it is as certain as anything in politics that Vaughan and Outling will be running against each other in the July 26 general election, we are going to wait and see where the chips fall between now and July to make an endorsement. 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. Cummings resignation agreement was accepted, ending the investigation, but part of the agreement was that he would never run for a judicial office again. 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. Please flush yourself down the nearest toilet and take Nancy with you. Barber and Bellamy-Small are the most experienced candidates among those who applied. It is the third-most populous city in North Carolina after Charlotte and Raleigh, the 69th-most populous city in the United States, and the largest city in the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. 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. Wells was appointed to finish out the term of Jamal Fox in July 2017 and then won election to a four-year term in November 2017. While under investigation as a District Court judge, Cummings had run for Superior Court judge. Crime and drug-free streets and neighborhoods. * Denotes incumbent. Voters that are indecisive about the District 5 City Council race must either have no political opinions or have trouble making decisions. CECILE CC CRAWFORD: Low wages are a significant factor for many of us in the working class. Its because the work is not finished. PORTIA SHIPMAN: TheMarcus Deon Smith trial. Well you know, as the most intriguing candidate , if you vote for me , we can get rid of two at once . Fear brings violence and a lack of empathy. 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. 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. Invest in mobility hubs and other mechanisms that support increased mobility with fewer cars and less driving. The email address on the BOEs files for Felton Foushee did not work, either. Fostering relationships in our community by encouraging events that include police invitations will help to build more trust as well. 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. The center will host events thro. Our city spent time and our money refusing to admit any responsibility for Marcus death. Portia Shipman, Latoya Bernice Gathers and Cecile (CC) Crawford also filed to run in District 2. Ensuring the policy is in place to make sure that process, starting with the questions asked, is helpful in solving a crime is reasonable to me. 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. 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 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. Petty likens herself to Kennedy, who was a strong progressive voice on the council. Hey Justin, I mean Evan, put the motions on the table NOW for the police department. 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. Rather than do some hybrid election calendar, the city decided to adopt this schedule. TAMMI Z. THURM: Greensboro is at a critical point right now. Even if they are not actively involved, they all know the dirt. The three incumbents are Councilmembers Yvonne Johnson, Marikay Abuzuaiter and Hugh Holston. 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. 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. 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 original Rhinoceros Times, founded in 1991, went out of business in May 2013. TONY WILKINS: I have lived in Greensboro my entire life. Thurm was the major advocate for requiring police officers to have a written consent form signed before searching a vehicle. Your email address will not be published. Until the community at large can trust the police, fear will prevail on both sides. Seems like you are saying if you elect me I can help. District 5 City Councilmember Tammi Thurm is one of the more liberal members of an all-Democratic and very liberal City Council. She served on the City Council from 2005 to 2009, when she did not run for reelection. Working at DWB taught me how to resolve conflicts on a wide scale. Look at crime statistics, your grocery bill, & how much it cost you to fill up the family truckster lately. Keep looking and hopeing. 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. PORTIA SHIPMAN: Iam running because I know that I can genuinely make a difference in the lives of all of the residents in District 2. Hightower is also one of the impediments to development in East Greensboro. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. My Go B.I.G. Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? HUGH HOLSTON: The decision on the siting of the White Street landfill. 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. I have lived in this district for 21 years and I look forward to representing all members of this community. This has been to a great extent through federal/city partnerships and city of Greensboro Corp./stakeholder partnerships. Invest in green workforce development to provide employment and job training opportunities for union workers and workers from underrepresented communities. The second group needed emergency help, shelter and protection because of someone elses negligence. Its also worth noting that this City Council election has been postponed twice. Print Feedback. Back when she was a councilmember, Vaughan had to be recused from a vote on reopening the White Street Landfill. I firmly believe that if you begin a task, you should never leave it until it is completed. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. District 1, Knight's seat, has drawn four candidates and District 5, Gaebler's seat, has drawn five candidates, making it the most competitive. From my experience with the city, it would be irresponsible for me not to be on the ballot. I believe in the residents of Greensboro, and I want to make sure we get there. Proof positive that were fed up with the turd sandwich we have in place presently. 2021 City Council Candidates. MARIKAY ABUZUAITER: I think we need to take another look at some form of a panhandling license. I have heard the voices and cries of the community. She has opposed developments because they were too expensive and not expensive enough. , Guilford County Health Department leaders looks at, Family shot in head at Florida home: sheriff, Infants death linked to contaminated breast pump,, Winston-Salem woman is typewriter wordsmith, Man charged with murder after bodies found in NC, Woman arrested after 9 puppies found in trash bag, 4 charged after assault, stabbing in Burl. The biggest problem is spiritual. 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. 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. DUSTIN KEENE: I feel we overpay for underdelivering a lot. (336) 814-3256 On a DWB assignment, you may meet people in one location to complete a task or combat a sickness. Greensboro City Council Endorsements_Rhino Times. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. TONY WILKINS: On an 8-1 vote in 2019 City Council increased property tax. How we manage this growth and achieve even more potential will be keytomovingforward. Housing must be earned and need not be in the city. 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) Sure they currently have some cars, but they dont have 500 of them. Listen to the council meetings. This was not a pro-police conversation. Your email address will not be published. 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. I was appointed to the Minimum Housing Standards Commission in 2019. That was scheduled for March, but then you know how the court fight over congressional and state legislative maps delayed it all again. We need to develop creative housing solutions to improve affordability and mobility throughout the city. From Sept. 11, 2001, to now. 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. 00:03 . When the city sets the standard for paying a living wage, other employers are encouraged to do the same. Voters in that district will make their choice July 26. District 2 City Councilmember Goldie Wells filed to run for reelection. 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. 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. This was all supposed to happen in 2021 as part of the regular cycle for municipal elections, but then there was that census issue, which delated population counts, which delayed the ability to draw the lines for the citys five electoral districts. We must keep the momentum going with smart investments into our community, ensuring that the recent wins are wins for all residents of Greensboro, not just some. Does Mr. DGI Zack know? Just like Just Sayin said, take a look at your quality of life now, and vote smart. 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: 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. She said in her application that she supports police and businesses and wants to get help for the homeless. After attending City Academy in 2017 I knew that I could bring new ideas and the drive to move our city forward. Rossabi has also made good use of that time by familiarizing herself with the ins and outs of city government. Big whoop. 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Both Outling and Vaughan give a lot of double talk, especially in an election year. The original Rhinoceros Times, founded in 1991, went out of business in May 2013. 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. 21-2-134. I will continue to be a voice for the voiceless. 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. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. 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. I would wish for a governmental system that didnt criminalize poverty, residency status, color and mental illness. Specifically, in District 2, those undeveloped and overlooked neighborhoods are predominantly low-income and communities of color, specifically Black and Latino. 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. 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.