The single largest source of carbon emissions within County government operations is our buildings far more than our fleet. So glad a constituent alerted me to that need. Mark Jerrell (D, District 4)(i): "Land acquisition is one of the most urgent needs in our community and I unequivocally support the need to invest (at least) $35m per year for the purposes of land acquisition. BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy helping others. 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). 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'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. You may view a list of candidates and see your election ballot at www.meckboe.org. We should hold our community and business partners responsible as well, encouraging them to follow suit. Yes, I support. There are many lenses to view these investments and sustainability and climate are extremely important to me. It is important for the County to leverage our influence, lead this effort through example and an Inter-Governmental approach to create the conditions needed to scale our efforts, foster cooperation, and ensure substantive change. For example, gas stations or manufacuring plants must have a permit for emissions which the County monitors. Mark Jerrell (D, District 4)(i): "Air quality is extremely important to ensure a high quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. 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. I would like guarantees for North Meck. I know we can do this, and I believe the people will agree that we have no other choice but to build a system that works for everyone. What will you do to ensure that adequate resources (funding, staff, land) are available to accelerate land acquisition and construction of parks, greenways, and nature preserves? NGVlNWViYWRjM2RjNzBlODMwZDBlOTNhNmM2NzAzZTY3ZGRhYTM3OTFlMzY1 Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): Yes, I support. 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. I believe a local funding source is vital to the long-term sustainability of transportation and mobility infrastructure in our community. In-person: Oct. 17, 2022 By mail: Received by Oct. 17, 2022 Your access to this site was blocked by Wordfence, a security provider, who protects sites from malicious activity. -----END REPORT-----. Platform: Growth, transportation and public safety, Political experience: City council District 7 rep, 2013-present; vice chair, Economic Development and Budget committees, Related experience: Financial advisor; former board member, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, Communities in Schools, and Blumenthal Performing Arts, Platform: Small government, job creation, transparency, Political experience: Mecklenburg County commissioner at-large, 2020-present; chair of BOCC Performance Review Committee, 2020-present; Mecklenburg County Democratic Party Precinct 9 chair, 2017-2020, Platform: Public health, parks and greenways, reducing gun violence, Political experience: Mecklenburg County commissioner at-large, 2014-present; Democratic National Convention superdelegate, 2016, Related experience: Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, trustee, Platform: Employment, schools, housing & homelessness, Political experience: CMS Board of Education at-large member, 1988-2003; chair of CMS Board of Education, 1997-2002; chair of Charlotte Black Political Caucus, 2017-2019, Related experience: McGraw Hill, 2004-2015, Platform: Affordable housing, parks and greenways, economic equity, Political experience: CMS Board of Education at-large member 2019-present, Related experience: International House Director of Education, 2019; CPCC instructor, 2001-2012, Platform: Education, economic development, environmental stewardship/parks, Political experience: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee, 2019-present, Related experience: Concierge Business, Political and Education Consulting founder, 2020-present, Platform: Food insecurity, minority and women-owned small businesses, Related experience: Women in Power Inc. founder, 2014-present; Palisades Park Elementary PTSA vice president, Platform: Affordable housing, housing & homelessness, economic development, Political experience: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee member, 2021-present, Related experience: Executive assistant at The Museum of Russian Art, 2017-2018; instructor at Virtuoso School of Music & Art, 2018-present, Political experience: District 1 Mecklenburg County commissioner, 2019-present; Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners vice chair, 2019-present; Environmental Stewardship Committee chair, 2019-present; Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Commission chair, 2010-2018; Natural Resources Stewardship Advisory Council chair, 2010-2018; Mecklenburg County Waste Management Advisory Board member, 2001-2009, Related experience: Multiple roles at CMS, 1989-2014, Platform: Public education, economic growth, sustainability, Political experience: District 2 Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 2008-present; CMS Board of Education member, 1997-2008; CMS Policy Committee vice chair, dates unavailable; Small Business Consortium Group founder, 2011, Related experience: Former teacher, North Carolina Association of Educators, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators, Political experience: Reid Park Academy P.T.O. 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. . You may view a list of candidates and see your election ballot at www.meckboe.org. Again, this is a city issue so I would like to listen to what they think as they have more information than I do. M2Q5YTAxMmRiZGE0NDc1MjUxN2VjYTE1YzYzNzcxNGYzMGI2ZjM3OGNkMjJm You may download and share our 2022 MeckGOP voter guide by clicking here. It is unlikely I would support $35 million a year to purchase land for additional parks. We are growing faster than we can build roads. Restaurant workers, Maid for hotels etc., have a hard time getting to work on the weekends. Contact Board of Elections 704-336-2133 Send an Email Key Initiatives Work and Performance Plan Laura Meier (D, District 5)(i): I support Mecklenburg County's plan to acquire more land, and we are doing that right now. Please note that school board races are nonpartisan and the candidates listed have been endorsed by the MeckGOP. I believe the county should follow through with their plan to have a net-zero carbon fleet by 2035, and our buildings should have environmentally-friendly designs, as well as transition to net-zero carbon in our facilities. Please check your e-mail for a link to activate your account. 160 S. FAX: 919-560-0057 . 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. City council District 7 rep, 2013-present; vice chair, Economic Development and Budget committees, Financial advisor; former board member, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, Communities in Schools, and Blumenthal Performing Arts, Small government, job creation, transparency, Mecklenburg County commissioner at-large, 2020-present; chair of BOCC Performance Review Committee, 2020-present; Mecklenburg County Democratic Party Precinct 9 chair, 2017-2020, Public health, parks and greenways, reducing gun violence, Mecklenburg County commissioner at-large, 2014-present; Democratic National Convention superdelegate, 2016, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, trustee, Employment, schools, housing & homelessness, CMS Board of Education at-large member, 1988-2003; chair of CMS Board of Education, 1997-2002; chair of Charlotte Black Political Caucus, 2017-2019, Affordable housing, parks and greenways, economic equity, CMS Board of Education at-large member 2019-present, International House Director of Education, 2019; CPCC instructor, 2001-2012, Education, economic development, environmental stewardship/parks, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee, 2019-present, Concierge Business, Political and Education Consulting founder, 2020-present, Food insecurity, minority and women-owned small businesses, Women in Power Inc. founder, 2014-present; Palisades Park Elementary PTSA vice president, Affordable housing, housing & homelessness, economic development, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee member, 2021-present, Executive assistant at The Museum of Russian Art, 2017-2018; instructor at Virtuoso School of Music & Art, 2018-present, District 1 Mecklenburg County commissioner, 2019-present; Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners vice chair, 2019-present; Environmental Stewardship Committee chair, 2019-present; Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Commission chair, 2010-2018; Natural Resources Stewardship Advisory Council chair, 2010-2018; Mecklenburg County Waste Management Advisory Board member, 2001-2009, Public education, economic growth, sustainability, District 2 Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 2008-present; CMS Board of Education member, 1997-2008; CMS Policy Committee vice chair, dates unavailable; Small Business Consortium Group founder, 2011, Former teacher, North Carolina Association of Educators, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators, Reid Park Academy P.T.O. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): I support it. Y2QxOTc2OTQzOWM1ZmQxYjdkMjYxODE1NjQ3NzI5Y2I0ZWY5NmZjODMwNmQ4 The other candidates include Matthew Hoh (Green Party) and Shannon W. Bray (Libertarian). We have to move people. YWNmMjUzYTNjYmY3NTY1ZTg0ZmM4OWU5ZGY2ZGYwNDg3NzFkOThlZDc0Zjkz We must, absolutely must, stop relying so heavily on cars, and build more public transportation, greenways, sidewalks, walkable communities and livable neighborhoods. But A number of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County races including for City Council, sheriff and district attorney will be decided Tuesday in the Democratic primary. I remember learning years ago about a big fire in Asheville and how it negatively affected Mecklenburg. NzhkZTJmYjJiZTI4MDgxZWQ5ZjdkY2Y1ZDQwNWY5MGRmYjYzZDBiNWU1NzM3 In matters of amour, you love deeply, Its been a long time, but it appears were finally going to be able to vote in municipal elections this year. NTc5ZGZmMjc1NTA3NWE0MTVmZjQ1MGZhNTFhN2Q4OTg0ZmRhZjYyZjA5ZTYx The single largest source of carbon emissions within County government operations is our buildings far more than our fleet. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): I always support air quality needs. Message and data rates may apply. 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. The goal is to have a master plan drafted with a triage approach and retrofit on average two buildings per year to get to net zero. I remember learning years ago about a big fire in Asheville and how it negatively affected Mecklenburg. A major role for the BOCC is the decision to place the "One Cent for Mobility" countywide sales tax on the ballot. I recently served on the committee to interview firms that will advise Mecklenburg County on the deep energy retrofits we will undertake to reduce this source of emissions. 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. The top three Democrats will. What will you do as a County Commissioner to ensure healthy air quality for all residents as our population grows? 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. N2NhMWVjMGQ5MjlmZTkzYTJmMTQyYjMwNWJkMWM1ZDdmNDg0MGU0NjVjZDAw We must take a look at the county's hefty fund balance and allocate some of this money to issues that are not necessarily needing sustainable funds. Lorsque vous utilisez nos sites et applications, nous utilisons des, authentifier les utilisateurs, appliquer des mesures de scurit, empcher les spams et les abus; et. I talked to several Council members who told me the staff did the report. **The following list is a working document and only includes candidates running for Charlotte City Council, Mecklenburg County Commissioner, and District Attorney. MDExMzA3YmNjYzYxOWQ1N2M4ZTE0NGUzZDQ1NmQxZTFmNGU2NDk0MDNmIiwi Created with NationBuilder, America Public Transportation AssociationAetna Foundation Arts & Science Council Bank of AmericaCharlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation Energy Foundation New Belgium BrewingTransitCenter Wells Fargo Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. ". Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): Transportation falls under the city. From the beginning I have been to events at LUESA to learn more about air quality. Last County Submit: August 5, 2022 8:06 am. ZTBkZWM5NzRmOTQwZDhlNTJjMmJjYjgzMTE5NDFhYWI4NDFmMzY5ZTcxYWM0 CITY OF CHARLOTTE MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)CITY OF CHARLOTTE MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1) I would support the whole program. I will advocate for adequate staff for park & rec staff and for wages designed to retain and attract employees to our park assets. 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. Michael Dickerson, Director of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, said he and the hundreds of elections workers he oversees have been working hard to get ready. For example, gas stations or manufacuring plants must have a permit for emissions which the County monitors. 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. 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. I have met with companies several times who have installed new air quality systems for CMS. I believe that the establishment of bold policy is one of the most effective tools we have to influence behavior and change current outcomes. District 37 (Wake): Christine Kelly District 40 (Wake): Joe John District 41 (Wake): Maria Cervania District 49 (Wake): Cynthia Ball District 50 (Caswell, Orange): Renee Price District 54 (Chatham, Randolph): Robert Reives District 56 (Orange): Allen Buansi District 57 (Guilford): Ashton Wheeler Clemmons District 61 (Guilford): Pricey Harrison N2MxZTk2ODdkMDYwZmVmZmY0ODgzMjQ5ZTZhNTNmNzIxMTU3NmFmZmFhYjA1 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. I would like more education on the most needed actions from experts. U.S. Senate Ted Budd Website Email Socials: FacebookTwitterYouTube I will use my platform to raise awareness on the ways that residents can contribute to better air quality for our community. YmJiOTZmNmMwMDczZWQwMGJhMjc3YjhkMmQ0ODU2YjliYjZlNTBhODliNmM4 I know we can do this, and I believe the people will agree that we have no other choice but to build a system that works for everyone. YzAwYjBhYTBkOWM3ZTVhNTBkMjA1N2NjYmQ4Y2FhOWQ5YzIwYmE4NTA4NDcz 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. We are at a crucial moment here in Mecklenburg County. Leigh Altman (D, At-Large)(i): "The County is the designated monitoring entity for federal air quality requirements, and staff monitors stations and regularly tracks data on the quality of our air. 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. OGJiYmIxODgwYjhkZDcwNjgwOTljZWM5N2Y0M2E0ZDQ4MjlmMDBhY2I1ODA3 Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. To keep up with this rapid growth and provide adequate recreational resurces, we must respond with commensurate funding for acquisition of . So glad a constituent alerted me to that need. City and township elections and candidates November 8, 2022 (General) Boydton Chase City Clarksville La Crosse South Hill Voting information See also: Voting in Virginia Election information in Virginia: Nov. 8, 2022, election. I support Mecklenburg County's plan to acquire more land, and we are doing that right now. I am waiting to read about the Transportation Mobility Network's plan to address displacement, housing affordability and minority economic development opportunities. I will continue to advocate for environmental justice, and strive to learn how I can be a part of changing policies that could work to make system wide changes to our air quality. The 2022-2023 executive officers were sworn in by Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Phil Berger, Jr. . Candidates may submit their additional information for inclusionHERE. Yjg0ZmFiZGNjOTgwMzM1Zjc4YmIzZDM5M2E5ZmMwZDI5M2M4MDVlNGU3ZDM3 Nov. 5, 2022, at 3 p.m. After Nov. 5, you may register to vote during the one-stop . 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 am waiting to read about the Transportation Mobility Network's plan to address displacement, housing affordability and minority economic development opportunities. 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. MmY2MWZiMTdkZjJmYjEyOGRhNzFjZmQ4ZDliMzBmMDNkYjhjZmFhMjdiM2Fm The filing deadline for this election was March 4, 2022. Horoscope | Whats Your Sign Saying This Week. 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. 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. Leigh Altman (D, At-Large)(i): "I am deeply concerned about climate change brought on by human activity. MWYxODZiZDk4MmFiMTQ5OTlmM2RlMjlmMDZiZjYzNjQxYTUyOTA0NGU3NGI5 ". My constituents in North Meck needed answers and assurances. 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. This vacancy will be filled through the process set . The county must establish themselves as the leader in environmental policy. Candidates wanting to appear on the 2022 ballot have resumed filing campaign paperwork at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. We are growing faster than we can build roads. I completely support allowing the people to have a voice in a new tax. The community and residents would also see an improvement in overall physical and mental health, as residents would no longer be left in isolation and confined to their current footprint. By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. Only four of the 18 candidates are incumbents. 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.
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