Six Democrats are running to be an At-Large representative on the Mecklenburg County Commission. Arthur Griffin Jr. (D, At-Large): According to the most recent Mecklenburg County Pulse Report, our County is the 41st most populous county in the United States. The position was filled in 2021 and has become an integral part of moving the BOCC's environmental agenda forward. 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. We have to create easy access to transportation for all our residents so that our residents can take care of their families-- to get to work, to get home, to get to childcare, to get to school, to get to the grocery store (food deserts abound in Mecklenburg County, and we must give people access to food). 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. YmJiOTZmNmMwMDczZWQwMGJhMjc3YjhkMmQ0ODU2YjliYjZlNTBhODliNmM4 I will advocate for adequate staff for park & rec staff and for wages designed to retain and attract employees to our park assets. 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. Candidate Survey 2022 from Sustain Charlotte: June 2022 Update, Mecklenburg County Environmental Leadership Policy, America Public Transportation Association, Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont. I will do everything in my power, as I have done in the past, to advocate for greenways and parks. A major role for the BOCC is the decision to place the "One Cent for Mobility" countywide sales tax on the ballot. 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. ZTAyMWI2ZjYwYjQyYzUxY2NiMWQ3NTc5MGJiM2U2MWUzMzdiZTY4ZDRhMWNm The top three Democrats will. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (D, District 6)(i): I have been a member of the Environmental Stewardship Committee from it's inception and in fact supported it's creation. I will use my platform to raise awareness on the ways that residents can contribute to better air quality for our community. 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. I talked to several Council members who told me the staff did the report. They felt like their tax dollars went to the train to UNCC. Thanks to, court challenge to new North Carolina congressional maps. The BOCC's role is simply to vote to put the item on the ballot. -----END REPORT-----. Horoscope | Whats Your Sign Saying This Week. I will continue to vote for funding to electrify the county's fleet and reduce harmful emissions. Restaurants in Charlotte (28209) The Steak N Hoagie Shop, 3401 South Blvd. Its been a long time, but it appears were finally going to be able to vote in municipal elections this year. Filing continues until noon March 4. 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. NTg0YWMyZDA3Mzk5NjNlOTYxMDI3ZDZiMDQyM2FkMzZkOWMxZWFmYWZjMzE1 MDExMzA3YmNjYzYxOWQ1N2M4ZTE0NGUzZDQ1NmQxZTFmNGU2NDk0MDNmIiwi Pour en savoir plus sur la faon dont nous utilisons vos donnes personnelles, veuillez consulter notre politique relative la vie prive et notre politique en matire de cookies. Hard copies of the guides are available through our Victory program. Mecklenburg County is also consulting with an expert to advise where solar would be best deployed within the confines of the County.". 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. During the stay-at-home period in 2020, Mecklenburg County saw measurable improvements in air quality and reductions in harmful ground-level ozone that were attributed to less driving and therefore fewer vehicle tailpipe emissions. 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. CITY OF CHARLOTTE MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)CITY OF CHARLOTTE MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1) Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): I support it. U.S. Senate Cheri Beasley |. I believe we must continue these efforts to mitigate the harmful effects of poor air quality.". 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. I absolutely support the county having a leading role in protecting our natural resources. 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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. Published: Oct. 19, 2022 at 10:39 AM PDT. Below you can find all the resources you need to know regarding where and when to vote, deadlines and dates for both the spring and fall elections, and a listing of all candidates who have filed to run in our coverage area this year. I have been invited and I attended conferences with Air Quality Engineers (before Covid) to learn more about air quality not only outside but in tall buildings and schools. I would need to know a lot more information before I agreed to support that line item at that amount for this purpose. We must, absolutely must, stop relying so heavily on cars, and build more public transportation, greenways, sidewalks, walkable communities and livable neighborhoods. MDhjYjY3ZWIxN2NhZGQ5YTZhNzZiM2U2NjU0YWEzN2I1YWFlM2JjZDA3NzA1 By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. 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. 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. To knock on doors, please reach out to our Regional Field Director. I have been invited and I attended conferences with Air Quality Engineers (before Covid) to learn more about air quality not only outside but in tall buildings and schools. U.S. Senate Ted Budd Website Email Socials: FacebookTwitterYouTube According to the most recent Mecklenburg County Pulse Report, our County is the 41st most populous county in the United States. We are growing faster than we can build roads. OGIxZTk2ODM0NzQ2ZjYzMDg4ZjI1NTdlZGUyNzJhMTUwMWRhOWZiN2IwNWZh 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. I strongly support the acceleration of land acquisition as evidenced by my advocacy from the dais and my votes. 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. They felt like their tax dollars went to the train to UNCC. 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. STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION DAY AND ABSENTEE BALLOT DEADLINE, FEDERAL SECOND PRIMARY ELECTION & MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION, STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION DAY AND ABSENTEE BALLOT DEADLINE. We are living in a booming region with unprecedented growth. Your access to this site was blocked by Wordfence, a security provider, who protects sites from malicious activity. afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. Each District has a population of approximately 165,000 individuals. OGJiYmIxODgwYjhkZDcwNjgwOTljZWM5N2Y0M2E0ZDQ4MjlmMDBhY2I1ODA3 It is also incumbent upon us to support it or an alternative - the status quo is clearly unacceptable. 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. Again, this is a city issue so I would like to listen to what they think as they have more information than I do. **, Political experience: Charlotte Mayor, 2017-present; Charlotte City Council at-large rep, 2013-2017; assistant city manager, Related experience: 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, Platform: Affordable housing, economic development, community safety, Related experience: Founder, Take Back Our Hoods, Platform: Community safety, police reform, gun violence, Related experience: Creator, EVOLVE Media, Platform: Affordable housing, governmental transparency, environmental sustainability, Related experience: Founder, Taes Beauty; accessibility advocate, Related experience: Background in media and finance, married to CMPD officer, Related Experience: Owner, Universal Cab; sued the city in 2015 over alleged corruption in pay-to-play deal for taxis at the airport, Political experience: 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, Related experience: Certified Public Accountant, TIAA and Deloitte; Leadership Fellowship with the Institute of Political Leadership, Platform: Affordable housing, public safety, sustainability, infrastructure, Political experience: Charlotte City Council at-large rep, 2017-present; co-chair, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Related experience: 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, Platform: Equity, access, interconnection, Political experience: 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, Related experience: Volunteer firefighter, Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department; former vice-chair, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission; former chair, Charlotte International Cabinet, Platform: Housing, transportation, preservation, Political experience: Charlotte City Council District 3 rep, 2011-2019; former member, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee; former president, Centralina Economic Development Committee, Related experience: 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, Platform: Property values, economic growth, community safety, Political experience: 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, Platform: Inclusivity, intentionality, involvement, Political experience: Charlotte City Council at-large rep, 1999-2021, Related experience: President and co-owner, RJ Leeper Construction, January 2021-July 2021. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections PO Box 31788 Charlotte, NC 28231 Office Location: 741 Kenilworth Ave. Suite 202 Charlotte, NC 28204 MAP Hours: Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 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 have always and will continue to support actions that address climate change and advocate for moving toward a carbon neutral footprint for the county as soon as possible. But we do know now that at least for 2022, Mecklenburg will be divided into two districts: the 12th and the 14th. We are at a crucial moment here in Mecklenburg County. 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. Incumbents Leigh Altman and Pat Cotham are seeking re-election. 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. 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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