Last but not least, I want to support services that reduce violent crime and keep us safe. Several chances Outling had to support OUR police, he did not! 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. 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. 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. I can bring all of this to District 2. I 100% agree with Wayne and Glenn. 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. Hightower regularly interrupts fellow councilmembers and Mayor Nancy Vaughan. engagement with our immigrant neighbors and community seeking refuge, offering more funding, translation options, and stronger enforcement against discrimination. We must elect a forward-thinking leader that will help us maintain our momentum, not just for today but for the years ahead. PORTIA SHIPMAN: TheMarcus Deon Smith trial. Thank you for pointing me towards learning more about this issue. It's important to note, the elections for Greensboro City Council and Greensboro Mayor have been rescheduled to 2022. The City Council talks a lot about the importance of diversity. 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. Share & Bookmark Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option. BILL MARSHBURN: The austerity to come. 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. Just like Just Sayin said, take a look at your quality of life now, and vote smart. Of course, when she announced, the primary was scheduled for October 2021, but thats a long time to be shaking hands and kissing babies. Food needs to be up front, of course. This will lead to crime by people needing food and shelter, particularly for families. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Do the restaurant owners know that the city once again is stabbing them in the back? Look at how the alphabet people have more rights than those who live right. 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. 00:03 . Ive raised a family and owned and operated a small business here for over 35 years. Our City hits record or near record homicide numbers every year. My Go B.I.G. Big whoop. 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. I also think we need to focus our economic development on the small businesses that are here in Greensboro. 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. There is no need for him to wait until he is mayor to make a motion or propose a change. TONY WILKINS: Get crime under control and maintain a strong police department. He came to Greensboro to attend UNCG, graduated with a degree in economics and went on to get an MBA at Elon University. I understand the balance of investing for the future and making fiscally sound decisions. I want to build more homes that people can actually afford, and give people who have eviction records and criminal records a second chance. Barber and Bellamy-Small are the most experienced candidates among those who applied. 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. ), or any other social program or developer that someone with a high valued relationship with a council member (Zimmerman) is getting the money. Look at crime statistics, your grocery bill, & how much it cost you to fill up the family truckster lately. She said in her application that she supports police and businesses and wants to get help for the homeless. 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. 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. That was scheduled for March, but then you know how the court fight over congressional and state legislative maps delayed it all again. 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. I wish we can find ways to continuously support our neighbors in all successes. 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. Defund that mess & Cure the Council instead! 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. We were asking for $15 an hour more than 10 years ago, and that is the absolute bare minimum. 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. Our city spent time and our money refusing to admit any responsibility for Marcus death. If 911 is a county service, then what does the City council have to do with it? But it damaged the perception of the councils honesty and transparency which takes time to rebuild. Outling is a graduate of UNCG and Duke University Law School and has been running for mayor since December 2020, when the election was scheduled for October and November 2021. Please flush yourself down the nearest toilet and take Nancy with you. Box 9023 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Matheny is running against Chip Roth, who is the husband of former Greensboro City Manager Denise Turner Roth. Outling then easily won election to a two-year term in 2015 and a four-year term in 2017. Not a fan of Nancy either. 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. You have permission to edit this article. 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. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). We were following the law. 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. Outling for mayor.nope, not a wise choice at all.nor is Nancy. 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. The Mayor and City Council, who are elected to office for a four-year term, develop City policies for the City of Goldsboro. I have proactively, and successfully, engaged the residents and business communities of Greensboro from my service on boards and commissions, my commitment to community service and my business career, he wrote in his application. Justin Outling was one of them. Im leaning toward the latter. We have other pressing issues, homelessness, crime, police policy are just three that also need immediate attention. P.O. We chose to follow the law. 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. MARIKAY ABUZUAITER: That every resident of Greensboro lives in a safe environment and has the opportunity to have housing, a good-paying job, good transportation opportunities and the ability to be able to have enough time to enjoy everything that Greensboro has to offer. 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. 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. The email address Lisa Wilson had provided did not work. Support Chief James and send the mandate mayor, her minions, & the race baiting clowns home with their tails tucked between their legs. I agree with you on giving the police the resources they need. 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). The Greensboro City Council would be much more effective and efficient without District 1 City Councilmember Sharon Hightower. Again, we have a long road ahead of us in the area of justice inequality. We discuss issues and outline our vision and plans to address them. 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. Seems like you are saying if you elect me I can help. 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. As someone who hopes Justin Outling is our next Mayor I think your comments are way off mark. 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. District 5 City Councilmember Tammi Thurm filed to run for reelection. 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. The offices were originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021. 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. Four City Council incumbents, including current City Council President Brenda Jones, as well as Andre Spivey, Raquel Castaneda-Lopez and Gabe Leland, will not seek a new term. It was moved to 2022 due to redistricting delays. The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. ZACK MATHENY: Greensboro is experiencing tremendous growth from work being done over the last 10 years. District 1 City Councilmember Sharon Hightower filed to run for reelection. ZACK MATHENY: Greensboro is experiencing tremendous growth with new jobs such as ToyotaandBoom and Im confident the list will continue to grow. HUGH HOLSTON: I am running for GSO City Council because I am a problem solver, not a politician. That link is to the City of Greensboro website because Guilford Metro 911 is a city department. Because of my knowledge of the city, business experience, and 5 years previous experience on council, I believe I can contribute to making Greensboro a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Filter by Office. 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. An economic collapse, with the dollar losingits control of world currency. Greensboro you need a complete new City Council. For those who did participate we present here their lightly edited responses, broken down by the districts and in alphabetical order. 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? Mayor Nancy Vaughan and all nine incumbents are on the ballot for re-election, and Vaughan has three challengers by herself. 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. Dr. Latoya Bernice Gathers stands out because of her varied background working with Doctors Without Borders and at a tuberculosis clinic in Sudan. It doesnt cost anything to the applicant but actually helps protect the panhandler as well as those who are being asked for money. I have been on my bathroom floor, with my hand over my mouth so my children couldnt hear me crying, trying to figure out where we would be able to live. 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. 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. Its interesting that former District Court Judge Mark Timothy Cummings is running for mayor. The city council and real estate developers, in my opinion, should collaborate. Your email address will not be published. When the city sets the standard for paying a living wage, other employers are encouraged to do the same. 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. 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. Email; Facebook; LinkedIn; Twitter; 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. The original Rhinoceros Times, founded in 1991, went out of business in May 2013. WGHP attempted to ask five uniform questions of every candidate on the ballot. [1] [2] The last general election was postponed in November 2021 due to redistricting delays and was ultimately held in July 2022. 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. He later dropped that lawsuit. Public safety must have a multipronged approach, and written consent is one step in making Greensboro a safe city for all of us. RESPONSIBILITIES : The faculty member will be responsible for teaching up to two sections of the Humanities core curriculum and an elective each term. Does Mr. DGI Zack know? We need to develop creative housing solutions to improve affordability and mobility throughout the city. 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. Are you following? Sure he and council voted for a token raise in an election year so people like yourself would say, See, hes pro-police. Well, it wasnt enough of a difference to make a difference as evidenced by GPDs current police academy, which is sporting a whopping 18 cadets. Also filing to run in District 1 were Felton Foushee and Timothy Kirkpatrick. I believe that my commonsense approach to issues has helped me gain widespread support with my constituents. The Citys actions took their livelihoods away while doing nothing to combat violent crime in our city as we have now the highest crime rate in the nation for a municipality our size.. 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. Back when she was a councilmember, Vaughan had to be recused from a vote on reopening the White Street Landfill. Early, in-person voting began last Thursday for the Primary Election in North Carolina, which culminates May 17, and voting for the Greensboro City Council, which was to have occurred last year, is underway with 27 names on the ballot for mayor and four district and three at-large seats. Dont vote for who your neighbor tells you to vote for. Dont vote for who the TV tells you to vote for. 2 former council members among 47 applicants to fill Kennedy's vacant seat on Greensboro City Council. I have been inside those homes. Improving our transportation system so we can be a hop on hop off city. Im also quite concerned about climate change. They are an embarrassment and disgrace to our city! 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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. TONY WILKINS: See response to the second question. Its all politics. I imagine you are aware of the number of 911 calls the county receives. 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. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I am running because I believe When all Voices are Heard, Change Occurs. No ones voice should go unnoticed. Former District 5 City Councilmember Tony Wilkins and Robert Bodenhamer also filed to run for the District 5 seat. Bellamy-Small, who is a Guilford County Board of Education member, joins 46 other candidates who will be considered Tuesday at a special meeting of the Greensboro City Council. 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. 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. The two incumbent candidates (Nancy and Justin) had their chance and have done nothing but spend other peoples money indiscriminately and wastefully. 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." 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. 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. 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. In terms of what you reference here I am supportive of reviewing the 911 process to validate that what you claim is accurate. Voters that are indecisive about the District 5 City Council race must either have no political opinions or have trouble making decisions. 216 W. Market Street, Suite-A, Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. I have heard the voices and cries of the community. And Hester Petty, who regularly speaks at public forum periods during council meetings, has also submitted her name. I disagree with you as to what Outling was questioning/proposing to understand. 21-2-134. A top priority is ensuring all residents have safe and secure housing. Oh and whats 100 cars going to do for a 600 officer department? We are growing and we need leadership that can plan that growth so that our housing, jobs and transportation work at peak level at all times. Proof positive that were fed up with the turd sandwich we have in place presently. 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. Invest in and partner with others to enhance young peoples workforce development initiatives, so helping to reduce violence. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel.
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