I have met with companies several times who have installed new air quality systems for CMS. The position was filled in 2021 and has become an integral part of moving the BOCC's environmental agenda forward. YmNjZjEzNjEwNDYyNDEwYTM1OWY0YmJiMjc2NDYzZDU5MzZlYTc2MGIyN2Rl 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. Do you support this investment? Its been a long time, but it appears were finally going to be able to vote in municipal elections this year. My constituents in North Meck needed answers and assurances. Check back here for a continuation of comprehensive listings including all candidates running to represent the Charlotte area on this page. Precincts Reported: 100.00% (168 out of 168) 100.00%. Six Democrats are running to be an At-Large representative on the Mecklenburg County Commission. N2NhMWVjMGQ5MjlmZTkzYTJmMTQyYjMwNWJkMWM1ZDdmNDg0MGU0NjVjZDAw We encourage you to research the candidates and determine your candidate(s) of choice. 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. Mecklenburg County is also consulting with an expert to advise where solar would be best deployed within the confines of the County.". So glad a constituent alerted me to that need. 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. Arthur Griffin Jr. (D, At-Large): To the extent possible, I support all actions enumerated in the Environmental Leadership Policy adopted by the BOCC on March 16, 2021. 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. We are growing faster than we can build roads. One boy told me he was "sickly" when her arrived-but a week later-he said he could not believe how much better he felt. 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. Yjg0ZmFiZGNjOTgwMzM1Zjc4YmIzZDM5M2E5ZmMwZDI5M2M4MDVlNGU3ZDM3 Leigh Altman (D, At-Large)(i): I strongly support the acceleration of land acquisition as evidenced by my advocacy from the dais and my votes. 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. I believe that the establishment of bold policy is one of the most effective tools we have to influence behavior and change current outcomes. But we do know now that at least for 2022, Mecklenburg will be divided into two districts: the 12th and the 14th. 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 border between the revised 12th and new 14th cuts across Mecklenburg County like a sash diagonally from southeast Charlotte to northwest. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): Yes, I support. I believe our intentionality outlined in the plan demonstrates our desires to be good stewards and set a course for a thriving community in the future. I also advocated hard years ago for identifying markers so if a person had heart attack or accident, Medic would be able to find the injured person. Courtesy of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. president; Charlotte Area Fund board member, 2018, District 3 Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 2008-present; Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Chair, 2018-present; District 3 CMS Board of Education representative, 1986-2008, CMPD officer, 1978-1995; CMPD Drug Abuse Resistance Educator, 1993-2005, Mecklenburg County Republican Party Voter Registration Co-Chair, 2021-present; Mecklenburg Black Republican Club, District 4 Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 2020-present; Economic Development Committee co-chair; Black Political Caucus Executive Committee member, Speechworks Therapy Services Operations Manager; North Carolina Army National Guard, Elder care, improving education, small business, Environmental Compliance Manager, Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, District 5 Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 2020-present; Charlotte Womens Movement co-president, 2018-2020, Social studies instructor with CMS drop-out prevention program, Early childhood education, parks and green spaces, mental-health services, District 5 Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 2012-2018; Economic Development Committee chair; Steele Creek Preparatory Academy Board of Directors chair, Cybersecurity consultant, 2018-present; U.S. Marine Corps, 2001-2012, Parks and greenways, schools, public safety, District 6 Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 2018-present; Economic Development Committee chair, 2021-present, Colorado Christian University Director of Counseling Services, 1995-1996; photographer, 2008-2015, Income equality, racial equality, environment, North Carolina 9th District Secretary, 2021-present; North Carolina Federation of Republican Women Foothills Region Vice President, Supporting CMPD, lowering taxes, economic development, Corporate analyst, 2008-2019; U.S. Air Force Weapons Specialist, 1994-1998, Mecklenburg County assistant public defender, 2003-2006, Criminal defense attorney, founderm The Emry Law Firm, 2012-present; Senior associate attorney at Powers McCartan, 2006-2012, Ending the death penalty, police accountability, reducing mass incarceration, Mecklenburg County District Attorney, 2017-present; Mecklenburg County assistant district attorney, 2006-present, Sex crimes, drug trafficking, reducing recidivism, The Best in Charlotte: Best in the Nest 2022, The Best in Charlotte Best in the Nest 2021, The Best in Charlotte Best in the Nest 2020, The Best in Charlotte Best in the Nest 2019, Family of Mount Hollys Ransom Hunter Fights to Preserve Legacy, Charlotte Professor Breaks Architectural Boundaries with Myco-Materials, Queen City Nerves Most Read Stories of 2022, Tragic Death of Charlotte Artist Francis Wabibi Leaves Family Seeking Justice, New County Department Prepares Violence Prevention Plan, 5 Things to Know: Apple Store Leaves Northlake Mall Abruptly, NCGA Republicans Reach Medicaid Expansion Deal, but Governor Questions Timeline, Nooze Hounds: Lorenzo Steele Jr. of Behind These Prison Walls, Thousand Dollar Movie Pays Homage to CLT with New EP, Lukas Dhonts Close Is a Coming-of-Age Tale with Deep Secrets. Mark Jerrell (D, District 4)(i): "Air quality is extremely important to ensure a high quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. ZTE2MDYzMDhmOTEwNWYyODA0ZDBhOTNlMjAzNzEifQ== MDExMzA3YmNjYzYxOWQ1N2M4ZTE0NGUzZDQ1NmQxZTFmNGU2NDk0MDNmIiwi The county must establish themselves as the leader in environmental policy. Nov. 5, 2022, at 3 p.m. After Nov. 5, you may register to vote during the one-stop . 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. Again, this is a city issue so I would like to listen to what they think as they have more information than I do. I received a State Award for my advocacy for greenways and parks, so I have a RECORD of speaking out for them. 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? Only by reducing single car ridership in favor of mass transit will we succeed in reducing tailpipe emissions and reach our air quality goals.". The 2022 midterm . Here's a look at who has filed for select races that will appear on Mecklenburg County ballots: NC Senate District 40 Republican: Bobbie Shields NC Senate District 41 For the full written policy, visit https://mecklenburg.nc.gop/faqs. I would support the whole program. His challengers, Gina Hicks and Marquis Robinson, both veterans of. November 03, 2022 at 6:19 pm EDT. Hard copies of the guides are available through our Victory program. NzRhMTg5ZmRjM2EzNDc4YzM1MDg2YjdkYzUxOTdjODc4NmVjZTU1NTQ0OWE5 2023 WCCB Charlotte's CW. 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. YWQ5N2U4ZTk3MGRiZTU2ZGFhMThlMThlNTMyYTY4MGU3YWJkZGZjZjJlNDg3 Join the fight to keep Republicans elected in Mecklenburg County, Sign up for text messages from NCGOP! I represent the towns and North Meck had paid the tax for 20 years and received no new roads. YWNmMjUzYTNjYmY3NTY1ZTg0ZmM4OWU5ZGY2ZGYwNDg3NzFkOThlZDc0Zjkz Generated by Wordfence at Sat, 4 Mar 2023 19:19:56 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. I strongly support County action to address climate change and voted in favor of the Environmental Leadership Action Plan. 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. And I support the general notion of improving transportation and mobility assets for our residents. It is imperative that we approach this effort with a sense of urgency to meet the needs of our community with respect to parks, open space, nature preserves and greenways, which can (and should be) utilized as transportation corridors, which provide greater access to services for many of our residents in under-served communities. I believe we must continue these efforts to mitigate the harmful effects of poor air quality.". NTA4MjE4NjcwNTUwZTBlOGNlZGUwZTA3YWEwMmY1NmVmNTJjODY0NTk5Nzc2 I completely support allowing the people to have a voice in a new tax. 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. By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. I will do everything in my power, as I have done in the past, to advocate for greenways and parks. 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. ZTlkNjJlODc1Mjc3NmVlOGI5NmEyNjgyMjI5Y2JlZDA1OTc5ZjZkYmEzYjVj 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. I support it. I will use my platform to raise awareness on the ways that residents can contribute to better air quality for our community. 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.

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