She served on the City Council from 2005 to 2009, when she did not run for reelection. Expand options for energy efficiency and renewable energy production targeted especially at Green Zones and all communities. 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. 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. We need to shore up our public safety so that everyone feels served, protected, and respected. 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 learned a lot about our city and statemechanizations in removing our individual rights under the Constitution. I realized that trust is very important in any relationship, and I believe because we were unable to share information, the citizens trust level in the council was lowered. We must elect a forward-thinking leader that will help us maintain our momentum, not just for today but for the years ahead. County officials have been tight-lipped about why work on the project abruptly stopped. Hightower has even organized opposition to a proposed development when there was no other opposition. 21-2-134. Robert is a designer and partner at QUB Studios and has renovated several downtown properties. If elected, I want to look with a forward-thinking process of governing for all people. Dont even blindly vote for who The Rhino tells you to vote for. I have been watching the changing of them guards for many years. What he should be saying is I can help NOW! Evan -Metro 911 center is run by the city not the county. Since my last tenure in office, I have further developedmy skillset tofit within the needs of our entire community. 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. Crime and drug-free streets and neighborhoods. Every current council member is part of the sham. 2021 City Council Candidates. ZACK MATHENY: My experience managing the economic and social development of the center city gives me a special skillset and clear understanding of what it takes to do the job that the entire city of Greensboro needs today. Former District 5 City Councilmember Tony Wilkins is a strong conservative. Vaughan has three challengers by herself. Working at DWB taught me how to resolve conflicts on a wide scale. Look at how the alphabet people have more rights than those who live right. We need to get our road, public transportation, housing, and business opportunities up to speed before these companies open. You Outing is committed to push if elected? Her term ends after the next election in early 2022. The entire city council, including the mayor need to be replace, once and for all. 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. TONY WILKINS: See response to the first question. Im hopeful that my experience and familiarity with Staff, Council and current city issues will be of value, he wrote in his application. The City Council talks a lot about the importance of diversity. Its all politics. Take 30 minutes out of your busy lives, do your own homework and vote for who you think are the best candidates. 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. Roth worked for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for 31-years, rising to communications director under Teamster President Jim Hoffa. Local government should trust in supply and demand and evaluate each project on its own merit. A city where differences are accepted and celebrated. 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. We do not currently have a reputation as being business friendly. Instead we have a beige box. 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. Greensboro ( / rinzbro / ( listen); [3] formerly Greensborough) is a city in and the county seat of Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. The primary for the mayors race can be seen as a poll for the general election. Its been evident for quite some time that specific neighborhoods are simply undeveloped and are overlooked. We discuss issues and outline our vision and plans to address them. This all happened shortly after the Greensboro riots in 2020, when everyone was jumping on the police are racists bandwagon. The city council and real estate developers, in my opinion, should collaborate. Not a fan of Nancy either. 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. Do the restaurants know that the GPAC is serving dinner in their facility with the Lion King tickets? Also, current council is unlikely to adjust property tax rate to be revenue-neutral after this significant property evaluation. Snap Publications revived the herbivorous beast and in October 2013, the all-new and improved Rhino Times was started. 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. I do have to ask one question: How has Kennedy stayed out of federal prison? I respect your opinion but there is no way I am voting for mayor Vaughan or throwing away my vote by not voting. The only one worth keeping is Outling. GOLDIE WELLS: We have made a lot of progress. Thank you for pointing me towards learning more about this issue. That link is to the City of Greensboro website because Guilford Metro 911 is a city department. Imoved away for college and spent some time in Baltimore and Washington DC before returning to raise my family in 2000. 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. To add insult to injury, his mother Mary, and the rest of the family was maligned, ridiculed, and given no respect in the midst of their loss. 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. The participation and representation of all citizens in democratic institutions and processes is essential to democracy. The result was that the City Council discovered the check was issued to the ICRCM without a signed contract. 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 BILL MARSHBURN: I do not wish another review. 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. Print Feedback. Zack Matheny should be ranked in the same category as Nancy Vaughn when he elected to represent District 3 years ago he did nothing for us except then lobby to run DGI. 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. It is almost a certainty that Thurm and Wilkins will be facing each other in the general election on July 26. 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. Rather than do some hybrid election calendar, the city decided to adopt this schedule. Posted by John Hammer | May 4, 2022 | News. Contact Richard M. Barron at 336-373-7371 and follow @BarronBizNR on Twitter. If you live in the city, your final vote is July 26 no matter what else happens on May 17. TRACY FURMAN: We are a beautiful city and need growth to sustain our character and continue to offer opportunity to everyone who lives here. Just like Just Sayin said, take a look at your quality of life now, and vote smart. I imagine you are aware of the number of 911 calls the county receives. Im running because I want Greensboro to not only see butfulfillits potential. 449 likes. I need to know where each candidate stands on the government order for businesses to shut down and for people to stay home. Thats caveated by saying that the city council has to deign to vote for it every year after the chief somehow proves to them that the program reduces crime. But, to live in our city we need more. We had one for years, but it was voted down several years ago. I feel like I should be on a dos equis commercial. TONY WILKINS: I have lived in Greensboro my entire life. Sweeping bans hinder economic growth. Share & Bookmark Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option. The secretive attempt boldly labeled a public document CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION It does not seem like you have been following his proposals. You can vote for three, but we recommend voting for two in hopes that they can make it to the general election in July. Seems like you are saying if you elect me I can help. 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). 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. (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. Faculty members in the Humanities Department value collegiality; candidates for a Humanities Department position must be willing to work in alignment with a team of teachers. 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. I will continue to be a voice for the voiceless. Even if they are not actively involved, they all know the dirt. This was a clear attempt at keeping this particular document from public scrutiny and bypassing existing Public Records legislation.