2021 Work Plan; ARPA Information; 2021 Reparations Referendum; Planning & Community Development Projects; City Budget; . 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. 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. * Denotes incumbent. 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. Marikay has honorably served the citizens of Greensboro since she was elected as an At-Large member of the Greensboro City Council in 2011. . https://www.rhinotimes.com/news/police-stop-on-greenway-may-lead-to-city-council-work-session/. There are 4 people running for mayor. [1] [2] P.O. Hightower regularly interrupts fellow councilmembers and Mayor Nancy Vaughan. 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. The election was originally supposed to happen in 2021 but was delayed because of redistricting from the 2020 Census. 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. Meanwhile literally every other agency in the state has a fully implemented, one car per officer, take home car program. Oh wow, he voted to accept federal money that agencies, police related or not, always accept (free money). 449 likes. TONY WILKINS: See response to the first question. Im ready to give Outling a chance at setting the priorities of the council. Rhino Times Office 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). 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. Greensboro can adopt a resolution where all people are treated fairly during a confrontation with the police. We need active representation to include transparency, openness and satisfactory solutions. 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. We have other pressing issues, homelessness, crime, police policy are just three that also need immediate attention. I believe City Council and real estate developer should work together. Residents feel safe and secure throughout the city. 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. The result was that the City Council discovered the check was issued to the ICRCM without a signed contract. Does Mr. DGI Zack know? Go watch the council meeting where this happened and see what he said and how he said it. There was no accountability on the part of the City Council, or the police. Its interesting that former District Court Judge Mark Timothy Cummings is running for mayor. Ultimately, this motion did not pass through City Council. I believe this caused the citizens to mistrust the council. 21-2-134. 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. Osborne Water Quality Reclamation Facility has been fined more than $70,000 by the state for at least 19 air-quality violati. 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. Since my last tenure in office, I have further developedmy skillset tofit within the needs of our entire community. Dont even blindly vote for who The Rhino tells you to vote for. Build Back Better is a joke from the woke. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held a general election for mayor on July 26, 2022. Box 9023 Tony Wilkins for Council 2022. 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. I 100% agree with Wayne and Glenn. She opposes most of the rezoning requests for East Greensboro and, unfortunately, often convinces a majority of the City Council to vote with her. Thats all we need to know really. You have permission to edit this article. Former District 5 City Councilmember Tony Wilkins is a strong conservative. You are a sitting city council member, have been for years, and you can make a motion any time you like. Although another review is highly unlikely, the circumstances involved in the original decision should be remembered as a learning lesson for better, more respectful community engagement and buy-in with a project that has such a major impact on a neighborhood, community, and important sector of the city. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. I see it as a duty. Its time to work together for the betterment of all of our citizens. Four candidates have filed to run in the mayoral race: Mayor Nancy Vaughan, District 3 Councilmember Justin Outling, Eric Robert and Mark Timothy Cummings. Oh and whats 100 cars going to do for a 600 officer department? Over the past years, you have demonstrated a great ability to lead our city with integrity. 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. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. It is time for change. The Rhino has had a long tradition of providing news in Guilford County. 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. Former District 5 City Councilmember Tony Wilkins and Robert Bodenhamer also filed to run for the District 5 seat. Every vote is needed to rid of our current council who have no accountability or concerns of how our tax dollars are spent. I agree with you on giving the police the resources they need. Outling for mayor.nope, not a wise choice at all.nor is Nancy. 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. Hugh Holston, the chairman of the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission is one of the candidates. BILL MARSHBURN: My best wishes and prayers are that we asa people become aware, hopefully through self-education, more than through stark harsh reality. P.O. WGHP attempted to ask five uniform questions of every candidate on the ballot. 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. engagement with our immigrant neighbors and community seeking refuge, offering more funding, translation options, and stronger enforcement against discrimination. VOTER GUIDE: 2021 Municipal Elections. They were moved to 2022 due to redistricting delays. It's important to note, the elections for Greensboro City Council and Greensboro Mayor have been rescheduled to 2022. 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. Public safety must have a multipronged approach, and written consent is one step in making Greensboro a safe city for all of us. We need to develop creative housing solutions to improve affordability and mobility throughout the city. Id like the opportunity to continue working. I learned a lot about our city and statemechanizations in removing our individual rights under the Constitution. If they hadnt torn it apart, it wouldnt need building back! TONY WILKINS: See response to the second question. Snap Publications revived the herbivorous beast and in October 2013, the all-new and improved Rhino Times was started. 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. 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. 2021 City Council Candidates. 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. BILL MARSHBURN: The austerity to come. Positive policing and trust is another main issue we face in Greensboro. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, is holding general elections for mayor and city council on July 26, 2022. We have more people moving to Greensboro than we have housing for which is driving up the cost of housing to a level a lot of those who work in the city soon cannot afford to live in the city. Posted by John Hammer | May 4, 2022 | News. List of Candidates Filed for 2022 Election Cycle May 17, 2022 Primary (Most recently posted 03/04/2022 at 12:15 p.m. at the Close of Filing) July 26, 2022 Municipal General Election (voting applies to Greensboro City Residents Only) November 8, 2022 General Election (Most recently posted 7/17/2022 at 3:30 p.m.) Specifically, in District 2, those undeveloped and overlooked neighborhoods are predominantly low-income and communities of color, specifically Black and Latino. She addresses council frequently, urging the city to settle a lawsuit by the family of Marcus Smith, who died on Sept. 8, 2018. I can bring all of this to District 2. 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 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. A top priority is ensuring all residents have safe and secure housing. Council should deny funding to the wasteful Participatory Budgeting program. I hope we the citizens receive a new mayor and council, start fresh with new ideas and stop the wasteful spending (ie cure for violence), stop giving our tax dollars to friends of the council and start paying your city employees more, support the police and fire department with equipment they need to do their jobs. Housing is another problem. 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. Greensboro you need a complete new City Council. At that time, Local 947 did not support her candidacy. To meet with the Mayor, contact Laura Getz, City Clerk, at (919) 580-4330. 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. 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. 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. Last but not least, I want to support services that reduce violent crime and keep us safe. TONY WILKINS: Get crime under control and maintain a strong police department. Dont believe it? BILL MARSHBURN: I was arrested in 2008 under false charges, the day District 3 was forcibly annexed. TAMMI Z. THURM: I have spent my career as the CFO/VP of operations of small and large family-owned businesses. I really want to put a Ferris wheel downtown as a major city attraction. The two other candidates on the ballot, Eric Robert and Mark Cummings, havent raised or spent much money and dont have the name recognition to compete without a major advertising campaign. All police are not bad. , 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. My Go B.I.G. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We are way past the 11th hour for this. I will demand a return to our rights in the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. 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 TRACY FURMAN: I feel strongly that new people bring new ideas to elected office. View the full list of candidates here or click on a selection below to jump to a section. It took me 3 years to clear my name of numerous charges. She has opposed developments because they were too expensive and not expensive enough. Our parks, trails, venues, entertainment, businesses and restaurants are top notch and I wish that every resident is able to enjoy them! TRACY FURMAN: We are about to grow rapidly with the large new companies moving to this area. Greensboro, NC 27429, Advertising 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. 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. Cure the Violence? 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 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. 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. Lastly, I would wish for better. Lets show folks what our city is capable of, not because we are reacting to controversary, but rather we are visioning for our future. 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. Former District 3 City Councilmember Zack Matheny is running for his old seat back and deserves to win it. 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. This all happened shortly after the Greensboro riots in 2020, when everyone was jumping on the police are racists bandwagon. The entire city council, including the mayor need to be replace, once and for all. 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. Required fields are marked *. If elected, I want to look with a forward-thinking process of governing for all people. In 2005, I was appointed to the Zoning Commission, where I was able to work closely with city staff and the community. Tammi was elected to the Greensboro city council in 2017. Of course, when she announced, the primary was scheduled for October 2021, but thats a long time to be shaking hands and kissing babies. 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. 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.