Vaughn wish- washy, Outling- says one thing does another? Supporting the police at this point, who are over 100 officers down, would be increasing pay so that they beat small towns like Graham and Chapel Hill (start at $50,000), take home cars like everyone else in the state, and better incentives. The election was originally supposed to happen in 2021 but was delayed because of redistricting from the 2020 Census. 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. Its all politics. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. I really want to put a Ferris wheel downtown as a major city attraction. GREENSBORO, N.C. The Municipal General Election is Tuesday. This is the belief that every citizen, regardless of class, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, group, cultural, ethnic or religious background, should have an equal right and opportunity to participate in and contribute to the operation of these institutions and processes. 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. The city has the ability to pay all city workers livable wages and recently approved the step plan with a base salary of $15/hr. Thank you for pointing me towards learning more about this issue. Guilford County pays Greensboro for managing the 911 system for Guilford County. After watching I now know more and feel more confident that he is our best choice for next mayor. https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/guilford-metro-9-1-1. The fact that he actually has some sense as compared to the rest of council does not make him a good candidate. To meet with the Mayor, contact Laura Getz, City Clerk, at (919) 580-4330. Four candidates have filed to run in the mayoral race: Mayor Nancy Vaughan, District 3 Councilmember Justin Outling, Eric Robert and Mark Timothy Cummings. Its an appeasement. The primary for the City Council election will be held on Tuesday, May 17 along with the statewide primary, and all the City Council races except the District 4 race will have primaries. We can either start to address some of these housing issues now, with the City Council working proactively in the best interest of its constituents, or continue to see people pushed out of their homes and struggling to afford them. It doesnt cost anything to the applicant but actually helps protect the panhandler as well as those who are being asked for money. I imagine you are aware of the number of 911 calls the county receives. The Rhino has had a long tradition of providing news in Guilford County. Wells has often been outspoken in this term on the City Council, making clear statements about an issue while her fellow city councilmembers were wasting time beating around the bush. It took me 3 years to clear my name of numerous charges. Residents feel safe and secure throughout the city. Portia Shipman, Latoya Bernice Gathers and Cecile (CC) Crawford also filed to run in District 2. 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. Sorry, theyre all bums. As always, we need to work toward economic development and jobs. Its interesting that former District Court Judge Mark Timothy Cummings is running for mayor. 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? All four candidates in the race for District 2 responded, as did at least two candidates in Districts 3 and 5. TONY WILKINS: I have lived in Greensboro my entire life. BILL MARSHBURN: The austerity to come. 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. The Rhino has had a long tradition of providing news in Guilford County. 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. Rossabi has been running for an at-large seat on the City Council since March 2021. PORTIA SHIPMAN: TheMarcus Deon Smith trial. Affordability of housing continues to be a problem in Guilford County. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. Johnson and Abuzuaiter were both elected to four-year terms in 2017. 216 W. Market Street, Suite-A, A top priority is ensuring all residents have safe and secure housing. RESPONSIBILITIES : The faculty member will be responsible for teaching up to two sections of the Humanities core curriculum and an elective each term. 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 inaugural class of the City of Greensboro's . But Outling is on the council now. Box 9023 We recommend voting for Katie Rossabi and Melodi Fentress. Oh and whats 100 cars going to do for a 600 officer department? In my humblest opinion, the city of Greensboro got off easy with this settlement. LATOYA BERNICE GATHERS: I have served as treasurer of Triad Pride Performing Arts and on the Guilford County Planning Commission Board. I firmly believe that if you begin a task, you should never leave it until it is completed. 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. 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. MAYORAL CANDIDATE ERIC ROBERT ANNOUNCES HE HAS UNCOVERED DOCUMENTS SUPPORTING ALLEGATIONS OF MALFEASANCE AND POTENTIAL CIVIL CONSPIRACY ON THE PART OF CURRENT GREENSBORO MAYOR NANCY VAUGHAN, COLISEUM DIRECTOR MATT BROWN AND CITY ATTORNEY CHUCK WATTS. I learned a lot about our city and statemechanizations in removing our individual rights under the Constitution. Additionally, I would like to continue to build a business-friendly city and foster economic development that makes Greensboro better for all of us. But, to live in our city we need more. All police are not bad. The Mayor and three Council members are elected at large and the remaining five Council members are elected from districts. Of course, when she announced, the primary was scheduled for October 2021, but thats a long time to be shaking hands and kissing babies. District 5 City Councilmember Tammi Thurm filed to run for reelection. Expand options for energy efficiency and renewable energy production targeted especially at Green Zones and all communities. 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. Four candidates have filed to run in the mayoral race: Mayor Nancy Vaughan, District 3 Councilmember Justin Outling, Eric Robert and Mark Timothy Cummings. You can say it is just politics and help get Mayor Vaughan re-elected. 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). 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. Toss em all out! Tony Wilkins for Council 2022. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, is holding general elections for mayor and city council on July 26, 2022. Only in District 4, where 11-year incumbent Nancy Hoffman is facing Thurston H. Reeder Jr., is there no need for a primary. 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. Justin Outling for Greensboro Mayor Sign up for weekly updates and an insider's look at our campaign for Greensboro's future. We need to encourage and promote economic development that attracts and retains students/residents while also provide good wages and a high quality of life. 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. Oh and a Ferris wheel. vision will be driven by choosing And & Both not Either/Or. We can create multiple, concurrent solutions that are reasonable, fiscally responsible, and impactful! We chose to follow the law. Hightower talks more at meetings than any other city councilmember, and generally says the same thing over and over again. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Several chances Outling had to support OUR police, he did not! Let the Chief(s) run their departments without interfering. We need to avoid the dissolution of the United States. 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. She opposes most of the rezoning requests for East Greensboro and, unfortunately, often convinces a majority of the City Council to vote with her. Either way, it seems like you are shilling for Outling here. 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 will continue to be a voice for the voiceless. It would fall under the County Commissioners for oversight. CECILE CC CRAWFORD: Low wages are a significant factor for many of us in the working class. 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. 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. Bellamy-Small served on City Council from 2003-2013 and has been a member of the school board since 2016. The Greensboro City Council would be much more effective and efficient without District 1 City Councilmember Sharon Hightower. I will demand, and on the council will demand a RUCO 2 revision. Dont believe it? 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. 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. Meanwhile literally every other agency in the state has a fully implemented, one car per officer, take home car program.