Outling for mayor.nope, not a wise choice at all.nor is Nancy. He also voted to give GPD a raise to their starting pay up to $41,500, a number not even on par with the area average. Johnson and Abuzuaiter were both elected to four-year terms in 2017. 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. Its all politics. ZACK MATHENY: We need to perform a proper strategic action plan for growth of the city for being proactive versus reactive. Over my four terms astheDistrict 3representative, we were able to provide numerous positive impacts for the greater community including public safety initiatives and economic development, all while keeping a level tax rate. 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. 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). Ph: (336) 763-4170 The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. I imagine you are aware of the number of 911 calls the county receives. 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. After attending City Academy in 2017 I knew that I could bring new ideas and the drive to move our city forward. HUGH HOLSTON: What differentiates me is that I am uniquely positioned and prepared to serve successfully for the benefit of all of Greensboro. County officials have been tight-lipped about why work on the project abruptly stopped. 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. She said in her application that she supports police and businesses and wants to get help for the homeless. BILL MARSHBURN: I do not wish another review. Box Address Sorry, theyre all bums. But Outling is on the council now. Your email address will not be published. You are intentionally not digging in to any facts. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held general elections for mayor and city council on July 26, 2022. That we become aware, on mass, of the true history of our country, from Nov. 22, 1963, to now. 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. District 3 has no incumbent in the race since Outling is running for mayor. Do the restaurants know that the GPAC is serving dinner in their facility with the Lion King tickets? 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. ZACK MATHENY: I have lived, worked, and served in District 3 for over 20 years. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. 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. 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 would wish for a governmental system that didnt criminalize poverty, residency status, color and mental illness. Industry needs to return to the United States. Do the restaurant owners know that the city once again is stabbing them in the back? They are an embarrassment and disgrace to our city! The email address Lisa Wilson had provided did not work. We must build our economy with local businesses that have ties to, and roots in the community. District 1 City Councilmember Sharon Hightower filed to run for reelection. Like, get GPD pay up on par with where it should be as the third largest agency in NC; getting GPD a real take home car program; have retention bonuses and anything else they can come up with to stop the exodus. Both would provide some needed diversity of opinion on the very liberal City Council. Not a fan of Nancy either. 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. All they do is talk. 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. That may be a mildword to describe a worsening situation. https://www.rhinotimes.com/news/police-stop-on-greenway-may-lead-to-city-council-work-session/. 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. He later dropped that lawsuit. I have organized around housing, healthcare and mental health safety with local and national organizations. The Mayor is the official and ceremonial head of the City Government and presides at all City Council meetings. She addresses council frequently, urging the city to settle a lawsuit by the family of Marcus Smith, who died on Sept. 8, 2018. 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. The two incumbent candidates (Nancy and Justin) had their chance and have done nothing but spend other peoples money indiscriminately and wastefully. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: There are not enough affordable housing options in my neighborhood. . Ph: (336) 763-4170 Since my last tenure in office, I have further developedmy skillset tofit within the needs of our entire community. Those winners move on to the citys General Election, which will be on July 26, the runoff date for any partisan elections. You are a sitting city council member, have been for years, and you can make a motion any time you like. Box Address Dont vote for who the TV tells you to vote for. Every current council member is part of the sham. I think the experience and the successful results of my leadership in the past equipped me for the task. The center will host events thro. Oh and whats 100 cars going to do for a 600 officer department? I see it as a duty. This will lead to crime by people needing food and shelter, particularly for families. Current Candidates Download complete Candidate information. 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. Barber was a sitting council member in 2017 when he was narrowly defeated by Kennedy for one of three at-large seats. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Defund that mess & Cure the Council instead! Current council members will serve abbreviated terms until the next election in 2025. 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. Jobs that will produce food and home ownership. In District 4 there is no primary on May 17, but in the general election on July 26 District 4 City Councilmember Nancy Hoffmann will face Thurston Reeder. Voters in that district will make their choice July 26. She opposes most of the rezoning requests for East Greensboro and, unfortunately, often convinces a majority of the City Council to vote with her. Results of the July 26, 2022 Greensboro Municipal General Election Can be viewed on the Elections & Results page or by viewing Dashboard Results. Every vote is needed to rid of our current council who have no accountability or concerns of how our tax dollars are spent. Too many residents are just one serious illness, injury, or financial emergency away from disabling debt. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. You can vote for three, but we recommend voting for two in hopes that they can make it to the general election in July. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. We had one for years, but it was voted down several years ago. 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. A top priority is ensuring all residents have safe and secure housing. To find out which city council member represents your district, visit greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council. Or keep letting them trick you into voting for them through token gestures that mean nothing. Tuesdays meeting to select the next council member will be held virtually and each candidate will sign up and speak to council members through a video connection. HUGH HOLSTON: I am running for GSO City Council because I am a problem solver, not a politician. Just like Just Sayin said, take a look at your quality of life now, and vote smart. That makes a lot of sense to me (especially given the fact that 911 is a county service and not a city one or part of the police force). It does not seem like you have been following his proposals. Remember who broke it when you vote. These teams handle conflict resolution, welfare checks, substance abuse, and suicide threats. 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A lot of it falls on the town attorney, the audit found. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. TRACY FURMAN: We are about to grow rapidly with the large new companies moving to this area. DGI, by comparison, is largely funded through a Business Improvement District tax paid by downtown property owners. Council should deny funding to the wasteful Participatory Budgeting program. Hey Justin, I mean Evan, put the motions on the table NOW for the police department. Please flush yourself down the nearest toilet and take Nancy with you. A city where everyone has food to eat, a safe place to live, a job or source of income to sustain their chosen lifestyle, and transportation to places they wish to go. Osborne Water Quality Reclamation Facility has been fined more than $70,000 by the state for at least 19 air-quality violati. I believe we have better choices. 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