I would like guarantees for North Meck. It is also incumbent upon us to support it or an alternative - the status quo is clearly unacceptable. 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. 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. It is unlikely I would support $35 million a year to purchase land for additional parks. NDBlNGNmNmI5N2RhZmIyYjEyN2Y4NGU0ZmU4NmVhNDE2YWU4N2EzZGE1M2Q1 Again, this is a city issue so I would like to listen to what they think as they have more information than I do. 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. 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. MjczZmU1NjNlYzEzMjQzMmVmMGM2Y2Y5MTExZTU2ZDQ3YTI3ZjdiOGQxNWI2 The 2022 midterm . MDhjYjY3ZWIxN2NhZGQ5YTZhNzZiM2U2NjU0YWEzN2I1YWFlM2JjZDA3NzA1 According to the most recent Mecklenburg County Pulse Report, our County is the 41st most populous county in the United States. Socials: Facebook Gettr Instagram Twitter. Check back here for a continuation of comprehensive listings including all candidates running to represent the Charlotte area on this page. 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 believe that the establishment of bold policy is one of the most effective tools we have to influence behavior and change current outcomes. I would like to see a designee from the County Manager to participate in the process. Yjg0ZmFiZGNjOTgwMzM1Zjc4YmIzZDM5M2E5ZmMwZDI5M2M4MDVlNGU3ZDM3 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. Second, Mecklenburg County administers grants that help remove vehicles and off-road equipment using diesel and replace them with more efficient vehicles. Candidate Survey 2022 from Sustain Charlotte: June 2022 Update . , weve seen election deadlines and voting dates pushed back multiple times. 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. By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. I have met with companies several times who have installed new air quality systems for CMS. I would like guarantees for North Meck. Leigh Altman (D, At-Large)(i): I strongly support the need to secure a local funding source to build the TMN and am actively working to promote areas of agreement between our partners who need to be at the table to make this a reality. I would like to see more expansion of bus service for jobs in in outlying areas. 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. 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? His challengers, Gina Hicks and Marquis Robinson, both veterans of. The position was filled in 2021 and has become an integral part of moving the BOCC's environmental agenda forward. We should hold our community and business partners responsible as well, encouraging them to follow suit. 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. 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. ZWU1NDkyMWJlZGU1NjY0NTdhMzdmN2U3MzM1ZjRjOGU2ODVkZTQzZTRhYmI0 Please note that school board races are nonpartisan and the candidates listed have been endorsed by the MeckGOP. 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 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. Only by reducing single car ridership in favor of mass transit will we succeed in reducing tailpipe emissions and reach our air quality goals.". So glad a constituent alerted me to that need. Do you support this investment? I support applying for federal funding for county projects when the finding criteria benefits our residents. I would like more education on the most needed actions from experts. Join the fight to keep Republicans elected in Mecklenburg County, Sign up for text messages from NCGOP! 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. Filing continues until noon March 4. 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.". Ballots Cast: 12.06%. ODQ0Y2M0NDAxYzRlYjdjMDlmYTExNGI4MzQ0M2M1ZDhiYTlhMmJjNGQwMTVm MjUxNDllYTVmMDhjMDBjYmJiMDlmZWExYjAwODMwMjBhOTYyNTdmOTY0YmEy 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 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 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. 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). I received a State Award for my advocacy for greenways and parks, so I have a RECORD of speaking out for them. There are many lenses to view these investments and sustainability and climate are extremely important to me. 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 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. We are growing faster than we can build roads. 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. YWVkMDgwNzczZWQ4ZjJhZTc1ODJmOTgyOTU5ZWFkZmRkY2ZmNjU0NDUyNDdl mesurer votre utilisation de nos sites et applications. What was the voter registration deadline? Charlotte's municipal primary election will be held May 17, 2022. NGI0ODU2NjlhMjA2YThmYmViM2U0YWU1ZjBkZDA5MTM1MjBmZmQ2M2U1NzE3 Restaurant workers, Maid for hotels etc., have a hard time getting to work on the weekends. Nov. 5, 2022, at 3 p.m. After Nov. 5, you may register to vote during the one-stop . MTU4NmE1ZDMxZjM4YWQyNTlmYTAxMWUzYzliNmVlZGFhMjJjNDllODBjMWZl YzAwYjBhYTBkOWM3ZTVhNTBkMjA1N2NjYmQ4Y2FhOWQ5YzIwYmE4NTA4NDcz Absentee ballot requests must be in by Nov. 1 and Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 8. 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. YzI4Mjk5MzI5MjNiZjliMjA1ZDAxMGJmMTI0ZTBlYjE1YjYxOTZhOGUyM2Ri Become a Nerve Member: Get better connected and become a member of Queen City Nerve to support local journalism for as little as $5 per month. 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. NTc5ZGZmMjc1NTA3NWE0MTVmZjQ1MGZhNTFhN2Q4OTg0ZmRhZjYyZjA5ZTYx From the beginning I have been to events at LUESA to learn more about air quality. 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. 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. MECKLENBURG County Info. YmNjZjEzNjEwNDYyNDEwYTM1OWY0YmJiMjc2NDYzZDU5MzZlYTc2MGIyN2Rl Below are the verbatim responses we received, grouped by question. NzZkNWI5ZmUzZTE0NjM3MmYwM2FmYTczNGM0MmM5YzI2MzlkZmE5YjViODI3 If not, what do you propose as an alternative to support mobility for all County residents? "Investing in transportation is one of the greatest needs in Mecklenburg County. I would like to see more expansion of bus service for jobs in in outlying areas. + Caption. Leigh Altman (D, At-Large)(i): "I am deeply concerned about climate change brought on by human activity. Do you support the need to secure a local funding source to build the TMN? If so, what do you see as the BOCCs role in moving the process forward? 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. This vacancy will be filled through the process set . 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. 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. National sales director, Inhabit; Eagle Scout and assistant scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America. Mark Jerrell (D, District 4)(i): I believe a local funding source is vital to the long-term sustainability of transportation and mobility infrastructure in our community. 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. The damage these idling automobiles cause to our air is abhorrent, not to mention to our physical and mental health. eyJtZXNzYWdlIjoiYWI1OWUzYTQzYzMwOTI0YWQ1YWM0Y2Q4ODYxODkxMmMy 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. YWZmZDA5YTQxMmMxNzJhYWY3ZjYzZTY1ZDk3MDg5ODJiODZkZDlkOTc1OTc4 MDE4N2I4MDE1ZjMxZmE5MTkyMmM0ODNmYWU4YWExZTRkYjYzMTIzYWQ4MTQw ZTBkZWM5NzRmOTQwZDhlNTJjMmJjYjgzMTE5NDFhYWI4NDFmMzY5ZTcxYWM0 Terms & Privacy Policy: 21011-info.com, PAID FOR BY THE NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTYNOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATES COMMITTEE. I will advocate for adequate staff for park & rec staff and for wages designed to retain and attract employees to our park assets. The 2022-2023 executive officers were sworn in by Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Phil Berger, Jr. . Our roadways are congested, simply put. Its been a long time, but it appears were finally going to be able to vote in municipal elections this year. From the beginning I have been to events at LUESA to learn more about air quality. I will do everything in my power, as I have done in the past, to advocate for greenways and parks. 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. First the city must do its job of lobbying the legislature to agree. The Environmental Leadership Action Plan outlines goals, which I voted to support and will work to expand moving forward. Charlotte and Mecklenburg elections who's running: NC Supreme Court Seat 03: Lucy Inman (D), Richard Dietz (R) NC Supreme Court Seat 05: Samuel Ervin IV (D), April C. Wood (R), Trey Allen (R). The damage these idling automobiles cause to our air is abhorrent, not to mention to our physical and mental health. By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. Thats a lot to take in, so weve put together a guide to help make it all make sense. Y2M4M2JhNjdkN2IzZmEwMDg1NzhjMGZjODQ0OTAxNDJlZTA2NDE1YTg0MjRm ZmUxZGJmYTk2NDEwM2FmMTc3N2Y3MGM4ZmY3ZDgwOGU4MmZmYmI2NmM5Yzhm afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. The Environmental Leadership Action Plan outlines goals, which I voted to support and will work to expand moving forward. 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). 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. YWQ5N2U4ZTk3MGRiZTU2ZGFhMThlMThlNTMyYTY4MGU3YWJkZGZjZjJlNDg3 Some candidates, including Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden and District Attorney Spencer Merriweather, do not have competition in the general election. 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. OTU5ZDAzMmVhODYyOTBiOWY0MDM2ZTBkOWJjMGQzZmRkODQxZWUzZGZiMmM5 I strongly support County action to address climate change and voted in favor of the Environmental Leadership Action Plan. The Mecklenburg County Health Department Inspected these restaurants from Jan. 20 to 26:. The filing deadline for this election was March 4, 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. 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). I will do everything in my power, as I have done in the past, to advocate for greenways and parks. Candidates may submit their additional information for inclusionHERE. N2MxZTk2ODdkMDYwZmVmZmY0ODgzMjQ5ZTZhNTNmNzIxMTU3NmFmZmFhYjA1 Poor air quality has a direct impact on health outcomes and adversely contributes to medical conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, lung disease, heart disease, decrease in life expectancy and much more. We should hold our community and business partners responsible as well, encouraging them to follow suit. Our air quality might not be great, but it was better than where he lived in China. Display Large Map. What will you do as a County Commissioner to ensure healthy air quality for all residents as our population grows? 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. As a County Commissioner, I will continue to support policy and funding that promotes walkable communities, greenway expansion and advocacy through our legislative agenda. Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners (At-Large) Democrats: Jennifer De La Jara Republicans: Tatyana Thulien 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. The BOCC's role is simply to vote to put the item on the ballot. I have taken the initiative on this topic and that has helped me speak out about healthy air quality. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): Yes, I support. 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. NzM2ODIwMDBkZDdjYTUwMzE4YTAzNTg4NDk0ZmVmMzIzZDhjODM4MzMxYzg3 Our Republican voter guides are being distributed at community events and as we knock on doors to talk to our neighbors. 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. Second, Mecklenburg County administers grants that help remove vehicles and off-road equipment using diesel and replace them with more efficient vehicles. I will continue to vote for funding to electrify the county's fleet and reduce harmful emissions. c2lnbmF0dXJlIjoiMjQ3YTk1ZDlmZDEyMzAwZmEyZDQ3OWY0ZjJkN2NiMzI1 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. 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