Last County Submit: August 5, 2022 8:06 am. YmJiOTZmNmMwMDczZWQwMGJhMjc3YjhkMmQ0ODU2YjliYjZlNTBhODliNmM4 Also, I talked with former Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx, and he told me no one ever contacted him about helping with a meeting with the railroad in North Meck to get them to release use for a train. Last County Upload: August 4, 2022 10:28 am. Please check your e-mail for a link to activate your account. Display Large Map. **The following list is a working document and only includes candidates running for Charlotte City Council, Mecklenburg County Commissioner, and District Attorney. CITY OF CHARLOTTE MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)CITY OF CHARLOTTE MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1) But for me, in addition to the above important and necessary work, I believe we have a fundamental imperative to be successful in the TMN buildout. 2023 WCCB Charlotte's CW. The role of the BOCC should be to advocate legislatively, facilitate discussions, educate the community, work with all governmental entities, and provide spaces for substantive community feedback around the needs of Mecklenburg County residents. Terms & Privacy Policy: 21011-info.com, PAID FOR BY THE NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTYNOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATES COMMITTEE, PARA OBTENER UNA VERSIN EN ESPAOL DE NUESTRA GUA PARA VOTANTES HAGA, U.S. House of Representatives District 12, U.S. House of Representatives District 14. Second, Mecklenburg County administers grants that help remove vehicles and off-road equipment using diesel and replace them with more efficient vehicles. ZTlkNjJlODc1Mjc3NmVlOGI5NmEyNjgyMjI5Y2JlZDA1OTc5ZjZkYmEzYjVj MDE4N2I4MDE1ZjMxZmE5MTkyMmM0ODNmYWU4YWExZTRkYjYzMTIzYWQ4MTQw Now that candidacy filing has closed and new dates are set, were looking at one of the most jam-packed local election years in recent memory, with city elections starting in spring followed by county, state and national elections in the fall (pending any further court appeals to the Feb. 23 court decision approving congressional maps). Related experience: Finance executive in investment banking; former commissioner, Centralina Economic Development Commission; former board member, Community Culinary School of Charlotte; formerly on the planning committees for Charlottes Taste of the Nation and Charlotte Literary Festival. The BOCC's role is simply to vote to put the item on the ballot. I have taken the initiative on this topic and that has helped me speak out about healthy air quality. NGI0ODU2NjlhMjA2YThmYmViM2U0YWU1ZjBkZDA5MTM1MjBmZmQ2M2U1NzE3 -----END REPORT-----. STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION DAY AND ABSENTEE BALLOT DEADLINE, FEDERAL SECOND PRIMARY ELECTION & MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION, STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION DAY AND ABSENTEE BALLOT DEADLINE. Poor air quality has a direct impact on health outcomes and adversely contributes to medical conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, lung disease, heart disease, decrease in life expectancy and much more. Check back here for a continuation of comprehensive listings including all candidates running to represent the Charlotte area on this page. Please note that school board races are nonpartisan and the candidates listed have been endorsed by the MeckGOP. Yes, I support. I believe that the establishment of bold policy is one of the most effective tools we have to influence behavior and change current outcomes. Today, there is no affordable housing at transit stations along the Blue Line.". We are behind other major metropolitan areas who have already begun the process of establishing a transportation system, as well as the use of greenways as a mode of transportation. MmY2MWZiMTdkZjJmYjEyOGRhNzFjZmQ4ZDliMzBmMDNkYjhjZmFhMjdiM2Fm Jeremy Brasch (R, District 6): I do support parks, greenways and nature preserves. This vacancy will be filled through the process set . We are at a crucial moment here in Mecklenburg County. Voter Guide Mecklenburg County NC Election 2022 POSTED ON: October 3, 2022 General Election Table of Contents VOTER GUIDE U.S. House - District 12 U.S. House - District 14 NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 37 NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 38 NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 39 NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40 NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 41 NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42 By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. Donor Privacy Policy This is a tricky dance we must do as when we allocate more funding for one item, we could very well endanger funding for another, equally important issue. Whether you're a senior, a new mother, someone recovering from surgery or you just need extra help, New Era II Home Health can provide you with companion and personal care services. NzM2ODIwMDBkZDdjYTUwMzE4YTAzNTg4NDk0ZmVmMzIzZDhjODM4MzMxYzg3 This is a tricky dance we must do as when we allocate more funding for one item, we could very well endanger funding for another, equally important issue. I have been a member of the Environmental Stewardship Committee from it's inception and in fact supported it's creation. It's long past time to act, and I plan to continue to be an advocate for the preservation and acquisition of green space in Mecklenburg County. Message and data rates may apply. We must, absolutely must, stop relying so heavily on cars, and build more public transportation, greenways, sidewalks, walkable communities and livable neighborhoods. In 2011 when the Blue Line was identified by the City, there was a drastic change in the racial and income composition along that transit line with fewer African Americans and a steep increase in residential income according to research by the UNCC Urban Institute. The Mecklenburg County Environmental Leadership Policy (adopted by the BOCC on March 16, 2021) states that the County government should operate in a manner that protects our natural resources, acts as a model of environmental stewardship, and uses County resources wisely for the benefit of its citizens. The policys Action Plan acknowledges that Climate change threatens the iconic landscapes, natural resources, wildlife and human population of our region. Do you support county action to address climate change and if so what would action will you champion? 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"The biggest thing we do is . I do support the "transformational mobility network" in theory and I have become engaged in conversations with my District 6 mayoral representatives in the towns regarding their concerns on where the taxes generated in their towns are allocated for transportation spending. While the impact can be measured in economic terms, it is also an issue of equity, as socio-economically disadvantaged and communities of color are often disproportionately impacted, as reflected in data related to health outcomes. YjhjZTM1MjMzNmVkMGFmYmExNzkyZjVmN2IzZTdjN2Q5N2Q3OTJkMDM1MGZj Transportation falls under the city. I have been and will be a proponent of preserving our green spaces, and I support the FY2023 plan. The role of the BOCC should be to advocate legislatively, facilitate discussions, educate the community, work with all governmental entities, and provide spaces for substantive community feedback around the needs of Mecklenburg County residents. Do you support this investment? YTFhODIxMDQ4YmI0NjkzYzQ5ZmUxODM5YzcyZjM5ZjJkM2RjODQ0ZWViZjI5 I was proud to have voted to raise the previous BOCCs allocation of $6.6 million to $20 million and am eager to invest more. While the impact can be measured in economic terms, it is also an issue of equity, as socio-economically disadvantaged and communities of color are often disproportionately impacted, as reflected in data related to health outcomes. To ensure the funding is available, I will continue to advocate to staff, county leadership, and my colleagues on the Board of County Commissioners for more land acquisition, particularly in areas of the county that are park-poor. Below are the verbatim responses we received, grouped by question. Treasurer, Mecklenburg County Young Republicans; President, Log Cabin Republicans of North Carolina, Corporate finance attorney, U.S. Bank and McGuireWoods; Vice Chair, The Plus Collective (formerly the Charlotte Lesbian and Gay Fund), Property tax freeze, transportation, small business, Founder, Access 21 TV ministry Lord God Ricetown XV, Business executive, Cisco and Wal-Mart; Management consulting, Anderson Consulting; Board of directors, Walton Arts Center; Advisory board member, Center for Womens Business Research; International Committee member, American Heart Association, Livable wage, affordable housing, community safety, City council District 1 rep, July 2013-December 2013; board member: Visit Charlotte and Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, Director, Alexander Youth Network; Board member, Time Out Youth; president, NC State Alumni Association, Affordable housing, transportation, public safety, Member, Community Relations Committee 2021-present; member, Park & Recreation Commission and Advisory Board, Vice president, Safeguard Atone Validate Educate, Affordable housing, infrastructure, public safety, Charlotte City Council District 4 rep, 1999-2005; Charlotte City Council District 2 rep, 2019-present; chair, great neighborhood and economic development committees; N.C. State Senate, 2005-2015, Executive director, Beds for Kids; former special assistant to the president for government and community affairs, Johnson C. Smith University; formerly Bank of America and Time Warner Cable, Police reform, community-first development, racial justice, Presidential fellow, Democratic National Committee, Youth engagement fellow, United Nations Association of the USA; community organizer, QC Family Tree, Housing, reducing juvenile delinquency, cultural economy, President, Seversville Neighborhood Association, City council District 3 rep, 2019-present; former vice chair, Civil Service Board; former member, Business Advisory Committee, Engineering, initiative management and operations management in the consumer product goods industry; Land Use Committee chair, West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition; United Way Central Carolinas Young Leaders Council, Workforce development, strong neighborhoods, strategic mobility network, Founder, Beauty After the Bars; board member, National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls; board member, Concerned Citizens for Communities in Action; director, Center for Employment Opportunities Charlotte, City council District 4 rep, 2019-present, Executive director, Triumph Services; former board chair, Montessori Renaissance Community School; former board member: Rahabs Hideaway, United Faith of America, Make It Happen foundations, Affordable housing, homelessness, job creation, Chair, SHARE Charlotte and Envision Charlotte; former executive director, University City Partners; former vice president of neighborhood development and sustainability, Charlotte Center City Partners, Affordable housing, public safety, sustainability, President, Safeguard Atone Validate Educate; Executive director, NAACP Prison Branch 5135, Supporting police officers, affordable housing, lower taxes, Former secretary, NC 12th Congressional District Democrats; former treasurer and 3rd vice chair, Mecklenburg Senior Democrats; former treasurer and secretary, Progressive Democrats of Mecklenburg County; co-chair, Oakhurst Community Neighborhood Association, Realtor and broker; board member, The Gold District and CharlotteEASTs economic development committee, Affordable housing, transportation, small business, Owner, Mamas Caribbean Grill & Bar; Charlotte International Committee International Entrepreneur Award honoree; general contractor, Community activist; owner, World Class Property Maintenance, Transportation, affordable housing, increasing minimum wage, Unionizing city employees, minimum wage increase, affordable housing, Member, Charlotte Equitable Development Commission; community organizer, Hillary for America, Former board member, YMCA of Greater Charlotte Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Committee; former member, Mecklenburg County Womens Advisory Board; former Charlotte Sister Cities Scholar, City council District 6 rep, 2017-present; co-chair, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Co-founder and executive director, Carolina Fintech Hub; formerly GE Capital, Wells Fargo and Wachovia, Economic development, transportation, public safety, Planning commission,1994-1999 and 2014-2020; former vice chair, Zoning Committee; former chair, Transportation and Planning Committee; former member, Mecklenburg Solid Waste management board, Commercial real estate broker; adjunct professor: UNC Charlotte, Johnson C. Smith, Queens, Winthrop, and Wingate universities; Mecklenburg County Order of the Hornet in 2020 honoree, Deacon, Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Church; former community outreach manager, Charlotte Family Housing; former executive operations manager, Marriott International, Infrastructure, economic development, community safety, Represented North Carolina as a President Obama delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention; area coordinator, Obama for America in 2008. ce executive in investment banking; former commissioner, Centralina Economic Development Commission; former board member, Community Culinary School of Charlotte; formerly on the planning committees for Charlottes Taste of the Nation and Charlotte Literary Festival. Thanks to a delay in receiving 2020 Census data followed by a court challenge to new North Carolina congressional maps, weve seen election deadlines and voting dates pushed back multiple times. I look forward to hearing from staff regarding the considerations around faster land acquisition and to provide the necessary resources to the Managers Office to speed the process. Also, I talked with former Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx, and he told me no one ever contacted him about helping with a meeting with the railroad in North Meck to get them to release use for a train. It's long past time to act, and I plan to continue to be an advocate for the preservation and acquisition of green space in Mecklenburg County. My constituents in North Meck needed answers and assurances. "Although 51% of Mecklenburg's workforce comes from outside of the county, I still support most efforts to increase economic development opportunities for our city, county and region. In addition, it is important to note that government cannot do this alone and cannot operate independently, but should play a key role in establishing the conditions needed for success and galvanizing key stakeholders to include all bodies of government, community leaders, conservation organizations and others to help achieve our goals.". It is unlikely I would support $35 million a year to purchase land for additional parks. I believe that the establishment of bold policy is one of the most effective tools we have to influence behavior and change current outcomes. County Leadership Meet Chairman Sarah Reidy-Jones Meet Vice Chairman Dale Dalton 2022 Candidates Online Shop Backpack Volunteer Donate About History Meck Plan of Organization FAQs MeckGOP Mentorship Program RED U News Call To Action Call To Action Get Involved Events Recognized Clubs Mentorship Program In 1997, I supported the one cent sales tax and the promises of then Mayor McCorey that affordable housing would be along the transit stations. I support the Meck Playbook and to the extent possible, commit to reviewing all necessary data to determine the funding level I am willing to commit to. And I support the general notion of improving transportation and mobility assets for our residents. Campaign Signs on Public Property For purposes of the election, Section 10-141 of the Health and Sanitation Code and Section 13-106 (7) of the Zoning Ordinance apply. OTU5ZDAzMmVhODYyOTBiOWY0MDM2ZTBkOWJjMGQzZmRkODQxZWUzZGZiMmM5 I am proud of that. Second, Mecklenburg County administers grants that help remove vehicles and off-road equipment using diesel and replace them with more efficient vehicles. In-person early voting for the 2022 general election began Oct. 20 in North Carolina and will end on Nov. 5. Incumbents Leigh Altman and Pat Cotham are seeking re-election. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): Yes, I support. In addition, the Inter-Governmental Relations Committee initiated a joint resolution with the City to promote the need for cooperation around building an inter-connected network highlighting alternative modes of transportation. ". In addition, it is important to note that government cannot do this alone and cannot operate independently, but should play a key role in establishing the conditions needed for success and galvanizing key stakeholders to include all bodies of government, community leaders, conservation organizations and others to help achieve our goals.". VOTING GUIDE: Candidates running for Mecklenburg County and Charlotte city offices May 16, 2022, 5:55 PM Recommended Stories HuffPost Donald Trump Spoils Eulogy For Supporter Diamond With. In addition, the Inter-Governmental Relations Committee initiated a joint resolution with the City to promote the need for cooperation around building an inter-connected network highlighting alternative modes of transportation. It is also incumbent upon us to support it or an alternative - the status quo is clearly unacceptable. So glad a constituent alerted me to that need. NzhkZTJmYjJiZTI4MDgxZWQ5ZjdkY2Y1ZDQwNWY5MGRmYjYzZDBiNWU1NzM3 The position was filled in 2021 and has become an integral part of moving the BOCC's environmental agenda forward. Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en cliquant sur le lien Tableau de bord sur la vie prive prsent sur nos sites et dans nos applications. Please note that ALL Republican candidates were asked to submit their information so we are including info from any that chose to respond to us as a courtesy to voters. All seats are partisan and are for 2-year terms (elections occur in even years). Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): I always support air quality needs. I am extremely proud of the work of the Environmental Stewardship Committee and the implementation of the Environmental Leadership Action Plan which has a major focus on racial equity and environmental justice. My constituents in North Meck needed answers and assurances. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. When the city came to us about two years ago-the presenter could not answer my questions as to why the was not invited to participate until it was done, and they needed funding. Only four of the 18 candidates are incumbents. But we do know now that at least for 2022, Mecklenburg will be divided into two districts: the 12th and the 14th. I would like to see more expansion of bus service for jobs in in outlying areas. The BOCC's role is simply to vote to put the item on the ballot. In-person early voting for the 2022 general election began Oct. 20 in North Carolina and will end on Nov. 5. Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (D, District 6)(i): I do support the "transformational mobility network" in theory and I have become engaged in conversations with my District 6 mayoral representatives in the towns regarding their concerns on where the taxes generated in their towns are allocated for transportation spending. Mark Jerrell (D, District 4)(i): I believe a local funding source is vital to the long-term sustainability of transportation and mobility infrastructure in our community.