The Mayor and three Council members are elected at large and the remaining five Council members are elected from districts. I will advocate foradvance, respectful conversations with our current residents to ensure they are aware of the impact and overall plan. In addition, we must ensure our police department has adequate resources, training, community engagement, and a competitive salary to combat the violence overall in our city from a critical lens. Top Row: Hugh Holston-At Large; Dr. Goldie Wells-District 2; Members of the public may sign up to speak at a meeting by 6 p.m. the night of the meeting, and can submit their comments to council members about a topic by 5 p.m. the night before a meeting. 2022 Board of Directors. I am also a proud graduate of Greensboro College. To search a different ZIP code, enter it in the search bar within the map. .census-table-source { How to run for office | 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. Election Day for this census-delayed election is July 26, but early voting starts at six locations across Greensboro and continues almost every day until 3 p.m. on July 23. This includes identifying and allocating funds for training, local policies, and campaigns that promote public safety and safe and responsible gun usage. We need to work to create trust in communities by having officers create real and lasting relationships with the areas they patrol. Matheny returned to the seat in 2022 while remaining president of DGI. These pieces are free to be republished with attribution to Triad City Beat. The passing of this bond referendum will ensure that the city continues to move forward. The mayor also represents the city on the state, national and international levels. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held a general election for mayor and city council on November 7, 2017. A primary took place on October 6, 2015. Someone in NC won $2M in Saturdays Powerball drawing, NC students build houses to help dogs in need, Swing State with Mark Walker & Odell Cleveland, Masked Proud Boys spark petition to NC sheriff, Robinson: NC is destination state for death, US warns China not to supply weapons to Russia, Nevada Dem. Party chair charged with felony in 90s, Bill would charge women who get abortion with murder, The high costs of medical marijuana licensing in, Thomas Martens, Molly Corbett trial moved to Forsyth, Some fear Nazi banners, power grid attack connected, Video about NC substation attack shared in Md plot, FBI offering $25k for info for NC substation attacks, NC bill would make substation attacks felony, Whats coming to NC in March? [2], The Greensboro City Council has nine members, including the mayor. By ensuring that every resident has equal-access opportunities for their futures, we can work to close the gap. [2], The city manager is the city's chief executive. HOLSTON: I fully support all five referendums on the ballot for July 26th. I walk with the Mothers Standing Against Gun Violence when my schedule permits they have lost loved ones to gun violence. They were moved to 2022 due to redistricting delays. The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held general elections for mayor and city council on July 26, 2022. Council member Marikay Abuzuaiter assumed office in 2011. WebJustin has been a member of the Greensboro City Council since he was appointed in June of 2015. But Chip Roth, the voters second choice with 28.22%, withdrew because of health problems and endorsed Matheny. padding-left: 0.25em; Phone: 336-373-2396, Elected: First elected to City Council in 2017; re-elected in 2022. In 2021 Hoffmann was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to the North Carolina Local Government Commission. Becoming a Member; Scholarships; Information and Referrals; Library Resources; Awards; City of Greensboro | 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. 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Reason I ran for office? When tenants have lawyers, they are 47% less likely to be evicted. 1 Councilmember Hiawatha Jones District 2 Councilmember Bill Broadaway District 3 Councilmember Taj Polack District 4 Councilmember Brandi Matthews District 5 Councilmember Charles Gaylor, IV District 6 Councilmember WILSON: One of my core beliefs is that a city and its citizens should always be and feel safe. The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer of the City and is responsible for the execution of Council policy and for the management of all City departments and services. They were moved to 2022 due to redistricting delays. Party chair charged with felony in 90s, Bill would charge women who get abortion with murder, The high costs of medical marijuana licensing in, Thomas Martens, Molly Corbett trial moved to Forsyth, Some fear Nazi banners, power grid attack connected, Video about NC substation attack shared in Md plot, FBI offering $25k for info for NC substation attacks, NC bill would make substation attacks felony, Whats coming to NC in March? The public hearing agenda is a space where members of the public can comment on current issues involving the city, and during the general business agenda council members discuss and vote on individual issues presented on the agenda. WELLS: I wholeheartedly support the bond referendum. Council Meeting Schedule. CRAWFORD: Economic Development: We need to direct our economic development funds and efforts towards raising the floor, and addressing disparities. I moved to Greensboro in 1975 and instantly fell in love with the community and decided to build my life here. Council should also continue to support the Police Departments policy to get guns off the streets. WILSON: If I could change anything in our city, it would be the percentage and prevalence of poverty that impacts our residents. This year, GPDhas already removed over 800 guns from our community. Contact me via City: ", "There is no good excuse for my interaction with Dr. Rosario so I will not try to offer one," he added. .census-table-section-header { FURMAN: The program Cure Violence is one of the best programs to come to Greensboro, and I support the expansion of this program to reduce all gun violence. $15 million to improve sidewalks, streets and bus infrastructure. Council Goals:My goals for City Council are increasing the availability of affordable housing, continuing to pursue economic development opportunities in order to bring good pay jobs to Greensboro, supporting public safety and infrastructure, which includes transportation. FOUSHEE: Voters should choose me because my specific focus is the uplift of the citizens of District 1 by prioritizing tangible gains over symbolic gestures. A registered Republican, Mathenys political aspirations extended beyond Greensboro in his bid to run for Congress in North Carolinas 6th District in 2013. Holston is an alumni of UNC-Chapel Hill and had previously served as the chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission. .census-table-header { Seven of the eight incumbents serving on City Council are seeking re-election. We walk with police, Crimestoppers and those who want to see the gun violence stop. "I wouldn't call you Tony, so please, sir, call me as I would like to be called. Featured photo: Back row, L-R: Hugh Holston, Goldie Wells, Nancy Vaughan, Tammi Thurm, Zack Matheny, Front row L-R: Yvonne Johnson, Nancy Hoffman, Marikay Abuzuaiter, Sharon Hightower. Advocate on rent rates:Many residents find that rental renewal rates are skyrocketing and further forcing them into economicturmoil. Council member Sharon Hightower has represented District 1 since 2013. Hurt people hurt people. But the delayed counts from the 2020 U.S. census which are required to set boundaries in the citys five districts caused by political maneuvering and then changes in the process because of the coronavirus pandemic,disrupted that schedule. For example, the need to enhance and upgrade recreation spaces, such as Windsor Center, which is a location that has provided programming and recreational opportunities for generations of residents in the city. It is a primary tenet of democracy. A registered Democrat, Hoffman defeated GOP-backed challenger Thurston Reeder in 2022 by a sweeping margin. The tense exchange happened during a four-hour Greensboro Zoning Commission meeting live-streamed on April 19. The last general election was postponed in November 2021 due to redistricting delays and was ultimately held in July 2022. The Council is the legislative body of City government and includes a Mayor and eight Council members who serve four-year terms. I have a two-pronged approach to address violence: WELLS: I think the council can support the police department in its efforts to collect illegal guns from the streets. Matheny was named president of Downtown Greensboro Incorporated in 2015, resigning from council to accept the position after serving four terms as a council member. During the weekend of May 29-31, 2020, demonstrations and protests took place in cities nationwide, including Greensboro, following the death of George Floyd. Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Johnson served from 1993-2007 as a city council member and was named Mayor Pro Tem for six of those years. We need: WELLS: If I could change one thing in Greensboro, it would be the apparent divide between West Greensboro and East Greensboro that is observable in the appearance ofneighborhoods, lack of businesses and lack of amenities for citizens in the eastern part of our city. The Mayor and three Council members are elected at large and the remaining five Council members are elected from districts. Favorite things about Greensboro:Some of my favorite things about Greensboro are that I can be a cheerleader for such a wonderful city. "It's Dr. Rosario, thank you, sir," Rosario said. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider $70 million to build a joint recreation center/library in East Greensboro and. 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