Display County Status. Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (D, District 6)(i): Yes, I do support the Park & Recreation Commission request and I plan on bringing a request that is slightly more than what they asked for, such as a $40-50 million in land acquisition investments. My constituents in North Meck needed answers and assurances. 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. Last year the Charlotte Moves Task Force recommended an investment in a transformational mobility network (TMN) of transportation projects and proposed a funding strategy for the network that centers on a One Cent for Mobility countywide sales tax. NDYzYzAzYWI4YmMyNzNjNTk2Y2JmMWNmMTJkM2Q3NmQ1YmE0Njc5NTQ1MDY1 ZmQwYjAzNmZhMjU5NjZmYzdhYWQxNTAzZTdkYzVjNjUwMjAwMTllN2Y1OTdl I have met with companies several times who have installed new air quality systems for CMS. I would like to see a designee from the County Manager to participate in the process. 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. We are living in a booming region with unprecedented growth. U.S. Senate Cheri Beasley |. If not, what do you propose as an alternative to support mobility for all County residents? Your access to this site was blocked by Wordfence, a security provider, who protects sites from malicious activity. They did not seem happy. Our air quality might not be great, but it was better than where he lived in China. mesurer votre utilisation de nos sites et applications. These mayors are rightfully questioning the use of their constituents tax dollars and wanting those dollars to stay as local as possible to aid in their residents travel options. I support a reduction in county personal property tax for county tax payers that own and use electric and plug in hybrid electric automobiles. NTg0YWMyZDA3Mzk5NjNlOTYxMDI3ZDZiMDQyM2FkMzZkOWMxZWFmYWZjMzE1 Socials: Facebook Gettr Instagram Twitter. Transportation falls under the city. Again, this is a city issue so I would like to listen to what they think as they have more information than I do. It is imperative that we create a plan that includes specific ways to incentivize positive behaviors, establish goals, reduce barriers to progress, ensure accountability and educate residents. . I have been and will be a proponent of preserving our green spaces, and I support the FY2023 plan. District 14: Jeff Jackson (Democrat) v. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. "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. The position was filled in 2021 and has become an integral part of moving the BOCC's environmental agenda forward. The Mecklenburg County Health Department Inspected these restaurants from Jan. 20 to 26:. So glad a constituent alerted me to that need. OTU5ZDAzMmVhODYyOTBiOWY0MDM2ZTBkOWJjMGQzZmRkODQxZWUzZGZiMmM5 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. The listing will continue below **, Apple Store Announces Abrupt Closure of Northlake Location News that Apple will close its Northlake Apple Store location broke on Wednesday night, spurring speculation on social media regarding the reason, Leaders of the North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives announced Thursday morning that they had reached an agreement on how to expand the states Medicaid program to cover hundreds, On the latest episode of Nooze Hounds, Ryan and Justin talked to Lorenzo Steele Jr., founder of Behind These Prison Walls, an organization through which he hopes to help steer, Theres plenty to complain about in the local music scene a lack of all-age venues, just to name one but theres a lot going on in Charlotte music, Close, Lukas Dhonts follow-up feature film to his 2018 Cannes Film Festival award-winning directorial debut Girl, is a simultaneously sweet and tragic look into the intimate friendships between teenage boys. Only by reducing single car ridership in favor of mass transit will we succeed in reducing tailpipe emissions and reach our air quality goals.". I talked to several Council members who told me the staff did the report. Published: Oct. 19, 2022 at 10:39 AM PDT. To keep up with this rapid growth and provide adequate recreational resurces, we must respond with commensurate funding for acquisition of land, construction of parks, greenways, and nature preserves. 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. We must, absolutely must, stop relying so heavily on cars, and build more public transportation, greenways, sidewalks, walkable communities and livable neighborhoods. Mecklenburg County is also consulting with an expert to advise where solar would be best deployed within the confines of the County.". YWNmMjUzYTNjYmY3NTY1ZTg0ZmM4OWU5ZGY2ZGYwNDg3NzFkOThlZDc0Zjkz As a County Commissioner, I will continue to support policy and funding that promotes walkable communities, greenway expansion and advocacy through our legislative agenda. The investment/funding would also provide a level of equity for our under-served communities and populations, increased access to housing, employment opportunities and positively impact the environment. Laura Meier (D, District 5)(i): I absolutely support the county having a leading role in protecting our natural resources. Our roadways are congested, simply put. MjUxNDllYTVmMDhjMDBjYmJiMDlmZWExYjAwODMwMjBhOTYyNTdmOTY0YmEy - 99 Restaurants in Charlotte (28210) Bojangles, 231 E. Woodlawn Road -. YTFhODIxMDQ4YmI0NjkzYzQ5ZmUxODM5YzcyZjM5ZjJkM2RjODQ0ZWViZjI5 However, there has been little visible progress on moving this forward, even as new federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will create time-sensitive opportunities for our area to compete for federal dollars that will require a local match. 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, Charlotte Mayor, 2017-present; Charlotte City Council at-large rep, 2013-2017; assistant city manager, Consulting director, Lee Institute and Flynn Health Holt Leadership; Charlotte Housing Authority Moving Forward initiative; Committee of 21 transportation initiative; Charlotte-Mecklenburg African American Agenda; Achieve Together community-based advocacy education initiative, Affordable housing, economic development, community safety, Community safety, police reform, gun violence, Affordable housing, governmental transparency, environmental sustainability, Background in media and finance, married to CMPD officer, Owner, Universal Cab; sued the city in 2015 over alleged corruption in pay-to-play deal for taxis at the airport, Charlotte City Council at-large rep, 2017-present; chair, Environment, Engagement and Equity Committee; vice-chair, Budget and Governance; former Charlotte Housing Authority board member, Certified Public Accountant, TIAA and Deloitte; Leadership Fellowship with the Institute of Political Leadership, Affordable housing, public safety, sustainability, infrastructure, Charlotte City Council at-large rep, 2017-present; co-chair, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Stagehand, member of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) union; board member with: My Brothers Keeper Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the Board of Trustees of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Smart Start of Mecklenburg County, Habitat for Humanitys Charlotte Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, Charlotte City Council District 1 rep, 2017-present; chair, Safe Communities Committee; former president, Young Democrats of Mecklenburg County; former board member, Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association, Volunteer firefighter, Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department; former vice-chair, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission; former chair, Charlotte International Cabinet, Charlotte City Council District 3 rep, 2011-2019; former member, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee; former president, Centralina Economic Development Committee, Member, International Minority Coalition; board member, LGBT Democrats of Mecklenburg County; former member, Immigrant Solidarity Committee; former member, Charlotte Community Justice Coalition; former executive board member, Human Rights Campaign; former board member, Charlotte Lesbian and Gay Fund, Property values, economic growth, community safety, Charlotte Mayor, 2013-14 (deposed after arrest on fraud charges); Charlotte City Council District 3 rep, 1993-2001; Charlotte City Council at-large rep, 2001-2013, Charlotte City Council at-large rep, 1999-2021, President and co-owner, RJ Leeper Construction, January 2021-July 2021. I would like guarantees for North Meck. c2lnbmF0dXJlIjoiMjQ3YTk1ZDlmZDEyMzAwZmEyZDQ3OWY0ZjJkN2NiMzI1 Thunderstorm brings down trees in Mecklenburg County. There are over 20 early voting sites across Mecklenburg County, including Bank of America Stadium in Uptown Charlotte, where you can cast your ballot . Mark Jerrell (D, District 4)(i): "Air quality is extremely important to ensure a high quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. Some of the focus areas include: Transition County facilities and fleet to net-zero carbon energy sources by 2035; Practice waste minimization and recycling at all County facilities Identify and fill resiliency gaps in County operations; Require environmentally friendly designs including net-zero capable buildings in all new facilities and retrofits and when feasible reuse existing buildings and infrastructure; Make a good-faith effort to include social, economic and environmental considerations in purchasing decisions for goods and services; Acquire land for recreation, ecosystem preservation, recycling, storm water management and to protect the quality of life in our community; Manage, maintain and conserve County properties to create resilient ecosystems, including grasslands, forests, wetlands and aquatic environment; Implement environmental practices in day-to-day business operations; Provide employees with opportunities and incentives to learn and practice environmentally sound behaviors; Partner with municipalities, businesses, nonprofits and other organizations that have common goals and interests to efficiently implement this policy; Work with business partners receiving County funding (CMS, CPCC, Libraries, Medic) to make capital and business decisions that prioritize environmental stewardship; Routinely review state and federal legislative action that either assists or hinders implementation of this policy; Conduct outreach and raise awareness about environmental conditions, opportunities for involvement and actions being taken by Mecklenburg County; Embrace justice through equal protection and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations to include using the Countys racial equity toolkit when implementing the action plan, and more broadly, during environmental decision-making". Message and data rates may apply. In-person early voting for the 2022 general election began Oct. 20 in North Carolina and will end on Nov. 5. I support it. Arthur Griffin Jr. (D, At-Large): To support the Environmental Leadership Policy with specific emphasis on green construction for the county and its partners, electric vehilces, and targeted resident education about climate change. ZDVhZWE5NGQ0ZTM5YmJkOTNkNGZkMWVjNTZmNDA4NGUwNTc1MjU2ZDMzY2Jl We have to move people. A regional transit plan is critical for the well-being and future of Mecklenburg County and to achieve our goals around equity, environmentalism, accessibility, and a high quality of life. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): Transportation falls under the city. Thats a lot to take in, so weve put together a guide to help make it all make sense. YzAwYjBhYTBkOWM3ZTVhNTBkMjA1N2NjYmQ4Y2FhOWQ5YzIwYmE4NTA4NDcz 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? **The following list is a working document and only includes candidates running for Charlotte City Council, Mecklenburg County Commissioner, and District Attorney. I have met with companies several times who have installed new air quality systems for CMS. As our community continues to grow, it is critical that our residents have access to services, jobs, and amenities without over-reliance on a car. ZGEzZTM1NzE0MjYxMzJhYzAyMjAyZjc4OTM5MWVmNmQ1ZjJkNGY4YTJiYjEx In our BOCC FY21 budget I proposed and acquired support for hiring a Director of Sustainability as an addition to the county manager's office. Mark Jerrell (D, District 4)(i): "I am extremely proud to serve on the Environmental Stewardship Committee and to have supported the Environmental Leadership Action Plan. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The one-stop early voting period in North Carolina officially begins Thursday. -----BEGIN REPORT----- M2Q5YTAxMmRiZGE0NDc1MjUxN2VjYTE1YzYzNzcxNGYzMGI2ZjM3OGNkMjJm Absentee ballot requests must be in by Nov. 1 and Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 8. 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. Only by reducing single car ridership in favor of mass transit will we succeed in reducing tailpipe emissions and reach our air quality goals.". Jeremy Brasch (R, District 6): I support a reduction in county personal property tax for county tax payers that own and use electric and plug in hybrid electric automobiles. And if faced with having to choose between many good options, I would champion, "no segment of our population should intentionally or unintentionally bear a disproportionate risk from pollution or face accessibility restrictions to the decision-making process, i.e.hazmat locations. I will use my platform to raise awareness on the ways that residents can contribute to better air quality for our community. As a County Commissioner, I will continue to support policy and funding that promotes walkable communities, greenway expansion and advocacy through our legislative agenda. YWVkMDgwNzczZWQ4ZjJhZTc1ODJmOTgyOTU5ZWFkZmRkY2ZmNjU0NDUyNDdl I will advocate for adequate staff for park & rec staff and for wages designed to retain and attract employees to our park assets. 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. Some of the focus areas include: Transition County facilities and fleet to net-zero carbon energy sources by 2035; Practice waste minimization and recycling at all County facilities Identify and fill resiliency gaps in County operations; Require environmentally friendly designs including net-zero capable buildings in all new facilities and retrofits and when feasible reuse existing buildings and infrastructure; Make a good-faith effort to include social, economic and environmental considerations in purchasing decisions for goods and services; Acquire land for recreation, ecosystem preservation, recycling, storm water management and to protect the quality of life in our community; Manage, maintain and conserve County properties to create resilient ecosystems, including grasslands, forests, wetlands and aquatic environment; Implement environmental practices in day-to-day business operations; Provide employees with opportunities and incentives to learn and practice environmentally sound behaviors; Partner with municipalities, businesses, nonprofits and other organizations that have common goals and interests to efficiently implement this policy; Work with business partners receiving County funding (CMS, CPCC, Libraries, Medic) to make capital and business decisions that prioritize environmental stewardship; Routinely review state and federal legislative action that either assists or hinders implementation of this policy; Conduct outreach and raise awareness about environmental conditions, opportunities for involvement and actions being taken by Mecklenburg County; Embrace justice through equal protection and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations to include using the Countys racial equity toolkit when implementing the action plan, and more broadly, during environmental decision-making". For the full written policy, visit https://mecklenburg.nc.gop/faqs. Our roadways are congested, simply put. YjhjZTM1MjMzNmVkMGFmYmExNzkyZjVmN2IzZTdjN2Q5N2Q3OTJkMDM1MGZj Yes, I support. Incumbents Leigh Altman and Pat Cotham are seeking re-election. 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. I am proud of that. By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. You may download and share our 2022 MeckGOP voter guide by clicking here. At-Large): According to the most recent Mecklenburg County Pulse Report, our County is the 41st most populous county in the United States. I strongly support County action to address climate change and voted in favor of the Environmental Leadership Action Plan. 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. Today, there is no affordable housing at transit stations along the Blue Line.". We encourage you to research the candidates and determine your candidate(s) of choice. Ballots Cast: 12.06%. I believe we must continue these efforts to mitigate the harmful effects of poor air quality.". Today, there is no affordable housing at transit stations along the Blue Line.". The Board of County Commissioners must take the lead in the development and implementation of a strategic plan that is transparent, community-driven, has a focus on long-term management and provides a high level of accountability to ensure our staff has the adequate resources to meet the challenge.