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. NGI0ODU2NjlhMjA2YThmYmViM2U0YWU1ZjBkZDA5MTM1MjBmZmQ2M2U1NzE3 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. 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. Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en cliquant sur le lien Tableau de bord sur la vie prive prsent sur nos sites et dans nos applications. Related Experience: National sales director, Inhabit; Eagle Scout and assistant scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America. And I support the general notion of improving transportation and mobility assets for our residents. 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. BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy helping others. Published: Oct. 19, 2022 at 10:39 AM PDT. I remember learning years ago about a big fire in Asheville and how it negatively affected Mecklenburg. Again, this is a city issue so I would like to listen to what they think as they have more information than I do. 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). eyJtZXNzYWdlIjoiYWI1OWUzYTQzYzMwOTI0YWQ1YWM0Y2Q4ODYxODkxMmMy I am waiting to read about the Transportation Mobility Network's plan to address displacement, housing affordability and minority economic development opportunities. YzI4Mjk5MzI5MjNiZjliMjA1ZDAxMGJmMTI0ZTBlYjE1YjYxOTZhOGUyM2Ri Jeremy Brasch (R, District 6): I support applying for federal funding for county projects when the finding criteria benefits our residents. We are at a crucial moment here in Mecklenburg County. 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. 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.". I received a State Award for my advocacy for greenways and parks, so I have a RECORD of speaking out for them. Hard copies of the guides are available through our Victory program. I would like to see a designee from the County Manager to participate in the process. 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. In-person: Oct. 17, 2022 By mail: Received by Oct. 17, 2022 MjUxNDllYTVmMDhjMDBjYmJiMDlmZWExYjAwODMwMjBhOTYyNTdmOTY0YmEy 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. 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. 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). 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. 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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. ZTlkNjJlODc1Mjc3NmVlOGI5NmEyNjgyMjI5Y2JlZDA1OTc5ZjZkYmEzYjVj ZWU1NDkyMWJlZGU1NjY0NTdhMzdmN2U3MzM1ZjRjOGU2ODVkZTQzZTRhYmI0 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. Generated by Wordfence at Sat, 4 Mar 2023 19:19:56 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. I believe that the establishment of bold policy is one of the most effective tools we have to influence behavior and change current outcomes. Please note that school board races are nonpartisan and the candidates listed have been endorsed by the MeckGOP. Message and data rates may apply. Third, the County ensures regulatory compliance with air-quality related permitting. They felt like their tax dollars went to the train to UNCC. 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. YjhjZTM1MjMzNmVkMGFmYmExNzkyZjVmN2IzZTdjN2Q5N2Q3OTJkMDM1MGZj NTA4MjE4NjcwNTUwZTBlOGNlZGUwZTA3YWEwMmY1NmVmNTJjODY0NTk5Nzc2 This electoral structure favors candidates in the at-large positions who will be elected by the majority population of the county. ZTBkZWM5NzRmOTQwZDhlNTJjMmJjYjgzMTE5NDFhYWI4NDFmMzY5ZTcxYWM0 I would like more education on the most needed actions from experts. Display County Status. Again, this is a city issue so I would like to listen to what they think as they have more information than I do. Message and data rates may apply. 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. Second, Mecklenburg County administers grants that help remove vehicles and off-road equipment using diesel and replace them with more efficient vehicles. I will do everything in my power, as I have done in the past, to advocate for greenways and parks. I represent the towns and North Meck had paid the tax for 20 years and received no new roads. "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. A major role for the BOCC is the decision to place the "One Cent for Mobility" countywide sales tax on the ballot. 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. The damage these idling automobiles cause to our air is abhorrent, not to mention to our physical and mental health. I absolutely support the county having a leading role in protecting our natural resources. I support Mecklenburg County's plan to acquire more land, and we are doing that right now. 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. 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). We are growing faster than we can build roads. 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. MmY2MWZiMTdkZjJmYjEyOGRhNzFjZmQ4ZDliMzBmMDNkYjhjZmFhMjdiM2Fm ". 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. Today, there is no affordable housing at transit stations along the Blue Line.". I will advocate for adequate staff for park & rec staff and for wages designed to retain and attract employees to our park assets. Display Large Map. 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. ZmQwYjAzNmZhMjU5NjZmYzdhYWQxNTAzZTdkYzVjNjUwMjAwMTllN2Y1OTdl 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? YWNmMjUzYTNjYmY3NTY1ZTg0ZmM4OWU5ZGY2ZGYwNDg3NzFkOThlZDc0Zjkz Jeremy Brasch (R, District 6): I do support parks, greenways and nature preserves. 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. I have taken the initiative on this topic and that has helped me speak out about healthy air quality. There are over 20 early voting sites across Mecklenburg County, including Bank of America Stadium in Uptown Charlotte, where you can cast your ballot . NDYzYzAzYWI4YmMyNzNjNTk2Y2JmMWNmMTJkM2Q3NmQ1YmE0Njc5NTQ1MDY1 What will you do as a County Commissioner to ensure healthy air quality for all residents as our population grows? 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. 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. 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. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): I always support air quality needs. 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 . All seats are partisan and are for 2-year terms (elections occur in even years). 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. Contact Board of Elections 704-336-2133 Send an Email Key Initiatives Work and Performance Plan I would like to see more expansion of bus service for jobs in in outlying areas. Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, held general elections for district attorney, sheriff, county commissioners, soil and water district board, clerk of superior court, district court judges, and superior court judges on November 8, 2022. ZTE2MDYzMDhmOTEwNWYyODA0ZDBhOTNlMjAzNzEifQ== Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (D, District 6)(i): 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. Restaurant workers, Maid for hotels etc., have a hard time getting to work on the weekends. 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. Arthur Griffin Jr. (D, At-Large): "Although 51% of Mecklenburg's workforce comes from outside of the county, I still support most efforts to increase economic development opportunities for our city, county and region. OGIxZTk2ODM0NzQ2ZjYzMDg4ZjI1NTdlZGUyNzJhMTUwMWRhOWZiN2IwNWZh Laura Meier (D, District 5)(i): I absolutely support the county having a leading role in protecting our natural resources. Dec 7, 2021 0 CHARLOTTE -- The Mecklenburg County Board of Elections opened filing for the 2022 election on Dec. 6, attracting candidates for Charlotte City Council and the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. Download and share the guides with your likeminded friends and family, reminding them to get out and vote! Yjg0ZmFiZGNjOTgwMzM1Zjc4YmIzZDM5M2E5ZmMwZDI5M2M4MDVlNGU3ZDM3 We are behind other major metropolitan areas who have already begun the process of establishing a transportation system, as well as the use of greenways as a mode of transportation. U.S. Senate Ted Budd Website Email Socials: FacebookTwitterYouTube The Environmental Leadership Action Plan outlines goals, which I voted to support and will work to expand moving forward. dvelopper et amliorer nos produits et services. The BOCC's role is simply to vote to put the item on the ballot. The top three Democrats will. Laura Meier (D, District 5)(i): We are at a crucial moment here in Mecklenburg County. The county must establish themselves as the leader in environmental policy. Incumbents Leigh Altman and Pat Cotham are seeking re-election. 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. To ensure the funding is available, I will continue to advocate to staff, county leadership, and my colleagues on the Board of County Commissioners for more land acquisition, particularly in areas of the county that are park-poor. - 98.5. 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. Transportation falls under the city. I have met with companies several times who have installed new air quality systems for CMS. The Mecklenburg County Health Department Inspected these restaurants from Jan. 20 to 26:. I believe a local funding source is vital to the long-term sustainability of transportation and mobility infrastructure in our community. I will continue to vote for funding to electrify the county's fleet and reduce harmful emissions. Mark Jerrell (D, District 4)(i): "Air quality is extremely important to ensure a high quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. Join the fight to keep Republicans elected in Mecklenburg County, Sign up for text messages from NCGOP! 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.". 160 S. FAX: 919-560-0057 . 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. My constituents in North Meck needed answers and assurances. 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. I am proud of that. ZGEzZTM1NzE0MjYxMzJhYzAyMjAyZjc4OTM5MWVmNmQ1ZjJkNGY4YTJiYjEx For example, gas stations or manufacuring plants must have a permit for emissions which the County monitors. ZDVhZWE5NGQ0ZTM5YmJkOTNkNGZkMWVjNTZmNDA4NGUwNTc1MjU2ZDMzY2Jl Only four of the 18 candidates are incumbents. Thunderstorm brings down trees in Mecklenburg County. Restaurant workers, Maid for hotels etc., have a hard time getting to work on the weekends. Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners (At-Large) Democrats: Jennifer De La Jara Republicans: Tatyana Thulien It is unlikely I would support $35 million a year to purchase land for additional parks. OGJiYmIxODgwYjhkZDcwNjgwOTljZWM5N2Y0M2E0ZDQ4MjlmMDBhY2I1ODA3 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. "I am extremely proud to serve on the Environmental Stewardship Committee and to have supported the Environmental Leadership Action Plan. I received a State Award for my advocacy for greenways and parks, so I have a RECORD of speaking out for them. 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. The BOCC's role is simply to vote to put the item on the ballot. I will do everything in my power, as I have done in the past, to advocate for greenways and parks. 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. Yes, I support. -----BEGIN REPORT----- I would like guarantees for North Meck. MWYxODZiZDk4MmFiMTQ5OTlmM2RlMjlmMDZiZjYzNjQxYTUyOTA0NGU3NGI5 Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. 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. Nov. 5, 2022, at 3 p.m. After Nov. 5, you may register to vote during the one-stop . A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. His challengers, Gina Hicks and Marquis Robinson, both veterans of. I talked to several Council members who told me the staff did the report. Mecklenburg County is also consulting with an expert to advise where solar would be best deployed within the confines of the County.". 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. YWQ5N2U4ZTk3MGRiZTU2ZGFhMThlMThlNTMyYTY4MGU3YWJkZGZjZjJlNDg3 I would like to see a designee from the County Manager to participate in the process. 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. Terms & Privacy Policy: 21011-info.com, PAID FOR BY THE NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTYNOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATES COMMITTEE. I strongly support County action to address climate change and voted in favor of the Environmental Leadership Action Plan.
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