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. I strongly support the acceleration of land acquisition as evidenced by my advocacy from the dais and my votes. And I support the general notion of improving transportation and mobility assets for our residents. 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. You may view a list of candidates and see your election ballot at www.meckboe.org. Jeremy Brasch (R, District 6): I support applying for federal funding for county projects when the finding criteria benefits our residents. I would like to see more expansion of bus service for jobs in in outlying areas. First the city must do its job of lobbying the legislature to agree. 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. So glad a constituent alerted me to that need. 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. "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. Second, Mecklenburg County administers grants that help remove vehicles and off-road equipment using diesel and replace them with more efficient vehicles. It is unlikely I would support $35 million a year to purchase land for additional parks. 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. "The biggest thing we do is . I remember learning years ago about a big fire in Asheville and how it negatively affected Mecklenburg. "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. 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. 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. Our Republican voter guides are being distributed at community events and as we knock on doors to talk to our neighbors. 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 CHARLOTTE Ahead of the general election on Nov. 8, Channel 9 is asking candidates in several local races why they're running and what they hope . I will do everything in my power, as I have done in the past, to advocate for greenways and parks. + Caption. 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. Only by reducing single car ridership in favor of mass transit will we succeed in reducing tailpipe emissions and reach our air quality goals.". Leigh Altman (D, At-Large)(i): "I am deeply concerned about climate change brought on by human activity. 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. If not, what do you propose as an alternative to support mobility for all County residents? 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. NGVlNWViYWRjM2RjNzBlODMwZDBlOTNhNmM2NzAzZTY3ZGRhYTM3OTFlMzY1 Thanks to, court challenge to new North Carolina congressional maps. The position was filled in 2021 and has become an integral part of moving the BOCC's environmental agenda forward. To keep up with this rapid growth and provide adequate recreational resurces, we must respond with commensurate funding for acquisition of . NDM3MzQ1YTcwY2U1NzYwYTZiYWU4OGRmYjJkMzU3MTI5NjY4ZTM5Zjc5NTE3 MmY2MWZiMTdkZjJmYjEyOGRhNzFjZmQ4ZDliMzBmMDNkYjhjZmFhMjdiM2Fm I will use my platform to raise awareness on the ways that residents can contribute to better air quality for our community. I completely support allowing the people to have a voice in a new tax. By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. 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 I will continue to vote for funding to electrify the county's fleet and reduce harmful emissions. You may download and share our 2022 MeckGOP voter guide by clicking here. This electoral structure favors candidates in the at-large positions who will be elected by the majority population of the county. 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. I have been and will be a proponent of preserving our green spaces, and I support the FY2023 plan. Laura Meier (D, District 5)(i): I absolutely support the county having a leading role in protecting our natural resources. I received a State Award for my advocacy for greenways and parks, so I have a RECORD of speaking out for them. Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. I have been and will be a proponent of preserving our green spaces, and I support the FY2023 plan. - 98.5. Laura Meier (D, District 5)(i): I support Mecklenburg County's plan to acquire more land, and we are doing that right now. Some candidates, including Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden and District Attorney Spencer Merriweather, do not have competition in the general election. YWVkMDgwNzczZWQ4ZjJhZTc1ODJmOTgyOTU5ZWFkZmRkY2ZmNjU0NDUyNDdl So glad a constituent alerted me to that need. 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. 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. 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. The damage these idling automobiles cause to our air is abhorrent, not to mention to our physical and mental health. I remember learning years ago about a big fire in Asheville and how it negatively affected Mecklenburg. My constituents in North Meck needed answers and assurances. Courtesy of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. I absolutely support the county having a leading role in protecting our natural resources. 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. NzRhMTg5ZmRjM2EzNDc4YzM1MDg2YjdkYzUxOTdjODc4NmVjZTU1NTQ0OWE5 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. YjhjZTM1MjMzNmVkMGFmYmExNzkyZjVmN2IzZTdjN2Q5N2Q3OTJkMDM1MGZj At-Large): According to the most recent Mecklenburg County Pulse Report, our County is the 41st most populous county in the United States. 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. Restaurants in Charlotte (28209) The Steak N Hoagie Shop, 3401 South Blvd. If you believe Wordfence should be allowing you access to this site, please let them know using the steps below so they can investigate why this is happening. NzhkZTJmYjJiZTI4MDgxZWQ5ZjdkY2Y1ZDQwNWY5MGRmYjYzZDBiNWU1NzM3 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. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): Yes, I support. 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 the end, if we don't have equitable green space, parks and nature preserves, we will create harder problems to solve, such as mental health, public health, and climate change. Transportation falls under the city. I have been a member of the Environmental Stewardship Committee from it's inception and in fact supported it's creation. In-person: Oct. 17, 2022 By mail: Received by Oct. 17, 2022 The damage these idling automobiles cause to our air is abhorrent, not to mention to our physical and mental health. The 2022-2023 executive officers were sworn in by Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Phil Berger, Jr. . 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. However, I am concerned and waiting to read more about and understand the plan's effort to address equity and access of opportunity for all of our citizens that includes blue collar and low income workers. If so, what do you see as the BOCCs role in moving the process forward? The Constitution of Virginia requires that every ten years, local governments "reapportion the representation in the governing body among the districts in a manner provided by law" (Article VII, Section 5). 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. District 14: Jeff Jackson (Democrat) v. I will always remember when I had Chinese high school students who lived with me, and they had never repeat never seen the stars or the moon because of air pollution. I am proud of that. Message and data rates may apply. 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. 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. You may download and share our 2022 MeckGOP voter guide by clicking here. Y2M4M2JhNjdkN2IzZmEwMDg1NzhjMGZjODQ0OTAxNDJlZTA2NDE1YTg0MjRm They did not seem happy. eyJtZXNzYWdlIjoiYWI1OWUzYTQzYzMwOTI0YWQ1YWM0Y2Q4ODYxODkxMmMy 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. November 03, 2022 at 6:19 pm EDT. But we do know now that at least for 2022, Mecklenburg will be divided into two districts: the 12th and the 14th. I represent the towns and North Meck had paid the tax for 20 years and received no new roads. 2022 Redistricting Mecklenburg County Decennial Districting --- 2020s The Mecklenburg Board of Supervisors want to hear from you! The Environmental Leadership Action Plan outlines goals, which I voted to support and will work to expand moving forward. For the full written policy, visit https://mecklenburg.nc.gop/faqs. Our roadways are congested, simply put. 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". 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. 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. County Commission Districts District Attorney DATES & DEADLINES 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS MONDAY, MARCH 28 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, APRIL 22 IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY, APRIL 28 DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT TUESDAY, MAY 10 IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING ENDS SATURDAY, MAY 14 YzAwYjBhYTBkOWM3ZTVhNTBkMjA1N2NjYmQ4Y2FhOWQ5YzIwYmE4NTA4NDcz I am proud of that. Donor Privacy Policy 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. 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. I am waiting to read about the Transportation Mobility Network's plan to address displacement, housing affordability and minority economic development opportunities. MzNlYjIzOTI2ZjgzZGI1ZDMxNGM1YTE2MmQ3ZmU5YjMzMWFlMzIzMjZiYTU3 Our community journalism helps inform you through a range of diverse voices. I have met with companies several times who have installed new air quality systems for CMS. I talked to several Council members who told me the staff did the report. YWQ5N2U4ZTk3MGRiZTU2ZGFhMThlMThlNTMyYTY4MGU3YWJkZGZjZjJlNDg3 2023 WCCB Charlotte's CW. 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. To the extent possible, I support all actions enumerated in the Environmental Leadership Policy adopted by the BOCC on March 16, 2021. 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. 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I support it. mesurer votre utilisation de nos sites et applications. N2NhMWVjMGQ5MjlmZTkzYTJmMTQyYjMwNWJkMWM1ZDdmNDg0MGU0NjVjZDAw Related Experience: National sales director, Inhabit; Eagle Scout and assistant scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America. OGIxZTk2ODM0NzQ2ZjYzMDg4ZjI1NTdlZGUyNzJhMTUwMWRhOWZiN2IwNWZh 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. The filing deadline for this election was March 4, 2022. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): Transportation falls under the city. ZTE2MDYzMDhmOTEwNWYyODA0ZDBhOTNlMjAzNzEifQ== Our roadways are congested, simply put. We are living in a booming region with unprecedented growth. We are growing faster than we can build roads. First the city must do its job of lobbying the legislature to agree. The position was filled in 2021 and has become an integral part of moving the BOCC's environmental agenda forward. We must, absolutely must, stop relying so heavily on cars, and build more public transportation, greenways, sidewalks, walkable communities and livable neighborhoods. OTg4NzJiMWExNjYzZDdhZDc1OGI0MTNhZTNiOTBjOGUwZjUwYzQxZjJhYmNi Only by reducing single car ridership in favor of mass transit will we succeed in reducing tailpipe emissions and reach our air quality goals.". 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. 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. The county must establish themselves as the leader in environmental policy. Hard copies of the guides are available through our Victory program. 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. Absentee ballot requests must be in by Nov. 1 and Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Candidate Survey 2022 from Sustain Charlotte: June 2022 Update . I believe a local funding source is vital to the long-term sustainability of transportation and mobility infrastructure in our community. What will you do as a County Commissioner to ensure healthy air quality for all residents as our population grows? 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. ZTlkNjJlODc1Mjc3NmVlOGI5NmEyNjgyMjI5Y2JlZDA1OTc5ZjZkYmEzYjVj Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners (At-Large) Democrats: Jennifer De La Jara Republicans: Tatyana Thulien 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.
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