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. 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. We must build our economy with local businesses that have ties to, and roots in the community. Hightower has even organized opposition to a proposed development when there was no other opposition. I would honor the years of service these workers have put into our city. Fax: (336) 763-2585, P.O. 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. Several chances Outling had to support OUR police, he did not! 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. Sorry, theyre all bums. 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. That may be a mildword to describe a worsening situation. County officials have been tight-lipped about why work on the project abruptly stopped. 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. I understand the balance of investing for the future and making fiscally sound decisions. 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. TAMMI Z. THURM: During my first term, I advocated for written consent. To learn more, I invite you tovisitmathenyforcouncil.com. Our parks, trails, venues, entertainment, businesses and restaurants are top notch and I wish that every resident is able to enjoy them! 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. Johnson and Abuzuaiter were both elected to four-year terms in 2017. Im ready to continue fighting for what is right for all of us. The only one worth keeping is Outling. From my experience with the city, it would be irresponsible for me not to be on the ballot. I feel like I should be on a dos equis commercial. Also filing to run in District 1 were Felton Foushee and Timothy Kirkpatrick. While we are talking, how about you too Nancy? Box 9023 We were unable, because of legal reasons, to share with the public what was going on between the city and his family. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I have served as treasurer of Triad Pride Performing Arts and on the Guilford County Planning Commission Board. 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. Its because the work is not finished. Keep looking and hopeing. At that time, Local 947 did not support her candidacy. Greensboro as a community is booming and growing. Support Chief James and send the mandate mayor, her minions, & the race baiting clowns home with their tails tucked between their legs. The center will host events thro. I believe that my commonsense approach to issues has helped me gain widespread support with my constituents. I respect your opinion but there is no way I am voting for mayor Vaughan or throwing away my vote by not voting. DUSTIN KEENE: At this point in my life my focus is on growth and contribution. District 5 City Councilmember Tammi Thurm filed to run for reelection. You can vote for three, but we recommend voting for two in hopes that they can make it to the general election in July. . The two incumbent candidates (Nancy and Justin) had their chance and have done nothing but spend other peoples money indiscriminately and wastefully. It sounds as though the request was for a work session to ensure that the process the 911 operators use is as helpful to officers as possible in solving the crime. Until the community at large can trust the police, fear will prevail on both sides. Here are the candidates on the ballot for Greensboro City Council: At-large candidates: Incumbents Marikay Abuzuaiter, Yvonne Johnson and Hugh Holston and Tally L. Buchanan, Melodi. I plan to open the doors to the amazing creativity and innovative ways and ideas our communities have for addressing issues in our district. Hightower talks more at meetings than any other city councilmember, and generally says the same thing over and over again. The District 3 City Council candidates are Chip Roth, former District 3 City Councilmember Zack Matheny and Bill Marshburn. 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. The Rhino has had a long tradition of providing news in Guilford County. 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. 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. Back when she was a councilmember, Vaughan had to be recused from a vote on reopening 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. 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 email address Lisa Wilson had provided did not work. Four candidates have filed to run in the mayoral race: Mayor Nancy Vaughan, District 3 Councilmember Justin Outling, Eric Robert and Mark Timothy Cummings. Industry needs to return to the United States. Town broke public records, open meetings law: N.C. auditor The town had three council members, its town manager, the longtime attorney and town clerk all resign on the same day. I feel investing with our collective funds to provide sustainable residual income opportunities for our city is key as opposed to just giving huge sums of money to people who do not pay back their loans nor deserve free money in the form of grants for ideas that are never going to work and only benefits one or few individuals. 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. Barber is president and CEO of The First Tee of the Triad, a nonprofit that teaches character building and life skills to kids through golf. 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. Oh wow, he voted to accept federal money that agencies, police related or not, always accept (free money). Cummings resignation agreement was accepted, ending the investigation, but part of the agreement was that he would never run for a judicial office again. 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. The winners of the primary are almost certainly going to be Mayor Nancy Vaughan and District 3 City Councilmember Justin Outling. 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. Your email address will not be published. If he cannot get the votes after being on council for years then how is he going to get them as mayor. vision will be driven by choosing And & Both not Either/Or. We can create multiple, concurrent solutions that are reasonable, fiscally responsible, and impactful! However, the bad ones make it hard on those who genuinely care. In 2007, I ran and won my first election representing District 3 and quickly realized how challenging it can be to represent the interest of so many constituents. Hightower is also one of the impediments to development in East Greensboro. 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. Holston, chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, has also served as chair of the Board of Adjustment. Snap Publications revived the herbivorous beast and in October 2013, the all-new and improved Rhino Times was started. Thurm was the major advocate for requiring police officers to have a written consent form signed before searching a vehicle. We also need to make Greensboro the most business-friendly city in the state. Sweeping bans hinder economic growth. If 911 is a county service, then what does the City council have to do with it? I posted this elsewhere and will post it anytime I notice someone supporting Outling under the assumption that is good for the city. 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. Invest in and partner with others to enhance young peoples workforce development initiatives, so helping to reduce violence. Kennedy resigned in August to take a job with the city as director of the Neighborhood Development Department. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Listen to the council meetings. 2021- Supported $243k for SrFFs and Engineers; 2022- Played a key role in increasing compensation for firefighters in crafting the FY22-23 budget cycle; . Build Back Better is a joke from the woke. Over the last 10 years I have had the honor of collaborating with my colleagues on many initiatives and endeavors. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. GOLDIE WELLS: My experience as a grassroots leader in my community and in the city has afforded me the opportunity to work with citizens and city leaders to bring about change. P.O. Ive raised a family and owned and operated a small business here for over 35 years. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Outling for mayor.nope, not a wise choice at all.nor is Nancy. Also, current council is unlikely to adjust property tax rate to be revenue-neutral after this significant property evaluation. We cant win with a trickle-down approach. Former City Councilmember Michelle Kennedy was the executive director of the Interactive Resource Center, also funded by the city, when she was elected to the City Council, and City Councilmember Yvonne Johnson is executive director of One Step Further, which has a $400,000 a year contract with the city to run the Cure Violence program.