mecklenburg county candidates 2022
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. I support applying for federal funding for county projects when the finding criteria benefits our residents. 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. 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). N2NhMWVjMGQ5MjlmZTkzYTJmMTQyYjMwNWJkMWM1ZDdmNDg0MGU0NjVjZDAw According to the most recent Mecklenburg County Pulse Report, our County is the 41st most populous county in the United States. 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. Published: Oct. 19, 2022 at 10:39 AM PDT. 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. Only by reducing single car ridership in favor of mass transit will we succeed in reducing tailpipe emissions and reach our air quality goals.". I received a State Award for my advocacy for greenways and parks, so I have a RECORD of speaking out for them. By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. N2MxZTk2ODdkMDYwZmVmZmY0ODgzMjQ5ZTZhNTNmNzIxMTU3NmFmZmFhYjA1 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. MzNlYjIzOTI2ZjgzZGI1ZDMxNGM1YTE2MmQ3ZmU5YjMzMWFlMzIzMjZiYTU3 I would need to know a lot more information before I agreed to support that line item at that amount for this purpose. ". Laura Meier (D, District 5)(i): We are at a crucial moment here in Mecklenburg County. "Being at or near capacity in the dog kennels seems to be the new normal, not only here in Mecklenburg County, but across the country. -----END REPORT-----. Thunderstorm brings down trees in Mecklenburg County. I believe that the establishment of bold policy is one of the most effective tools we have to influence behavior and change current outcomes. Filing continues until noon March 4. eyJtZXNzYWdlIjoiYWI1OWUzYTQzYzMwOTI0YWQ1YWM0Y2Q4ODYxODkxMmMy 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. 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. And I support the general notion of improving transportation and mobility assets for our residents. Six Democrats are running to be an At-Large representative on the Mecklenburg County Commission. 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. The single largest source of carbon emissions within County government operations is our buildings far more than our fleet. 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. MmY2MWZiMTdkZjJmYjEyOGRhNzFjZmQ4ZDliMzBmMDNkYjhjZmFhMjdiM2Fm NTc5ZGZmMjc1NTA3NWE0MTVmZjQ1MGZhNTFhN2Q4OTg0ZmRhZjYyZjA5ZTYx Unos Tacos CLT, 4200 South Blvd. BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy helping others. I would like to see a designee from the County Manager to participate in the process. This is a tricky dance we must do as when we allocate more funding for one item, we could very well endanger funding for another, equally important issue. Courtesy of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. CHARLOTTE, NC (News Release) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (AC&C)has not seen low or even average dog capacity numbers since mid-way through 2021. "The biggest thing we do is . 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. 12th district (north Mecklenburg + Cabarrus) I would like to see a designee from the County Manager to participate in the process. I have been a member of the Environmental Stewardship Committee from it's inception and in fact supported it's creation. 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. The damage these idling automobiles cause to our air is abhorrent, not to mention to our physical and mental health. A major role for the BOCC is the decision to place the "One Cent for Mobility" countywide sales tax on the ballot. District 14: Jeff Jackson (Democrat) v. We have to move people. 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. You may download and share our 2022 MeckGOP voter guide by clicking here. 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). I would like more education on the most needed actions from experts. YmJiOTZmNmMwMDczZWQwMGJhMjc3YjhkMmQ0ODU2YjliYjZlNTBhODliNmM4 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. I have met with companies several times who have installed new air quality systems for CMS. 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. 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 top three Democrats will. c2lnbmF0dXJlIjoiMjQ3YTk1ZDlmZDEyMzAwZmEyZDQ3OWY0ZjJkN2NiMzI1 I would like to see more expansion of bus service for jobs in in outlying areas. mesurer votre utilisation de nos sites et applications. Donor Privacy Policy The Park and Recreation Commission submitted a resolution to the BOCC on February 8th that calls for the acceleration of land acquisition for greenways, parks, and nature preserves by budgeting at least $35 million per year to buy land beginning in FY23, as well as several other strategies. **The following list is a working document and only includes candidates running for Charlotte City Council, Mecklenburg County Commissioner, and District Attorney. MjUxNDllYTVmMDhjMDBjYmJiMDlmZWExYjAwODMwMjBhOTYyNTdmOTY0YmEy 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 "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 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. So glad a constituent alerted me to that need. FOR A SPANISH VERSION OF OUR VOTER GUIDE CLICK HERE /PARA OBTENER UNA VERSIN EN ESPAOL DE NUESTRA GUA PARA VOTANTES HAGA CLIC AQU. Message and data rates may apply. OGIxZTk2ODM0NzQ2ZjYzMDg4ZjI1NTdlZGUyNzJhMTUwMWRhOWZiN2IwNWZh 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. Below are the verbatim responses we received, grouped by question. You may download and share our 2022 MeckGOP voter guide by clicking here. In-person early voting for the 2022 general election began Oct. 20 in North Carolina and will end on Nov. 5. Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (D, District 6)(i): I will continue to advocate for environmental justice, and strive to learn how I can be a part of changing policies that could work to make system wide changes to our air quality. Restaurant workers, Maid for hotels etc., have a hard time getting to work on the weekends. NTg0YWMyZDA3Mzk5NjNlOTYxMDI3ZDZiMDQyM2FkMzZkOWMxZWFmYWZjMzE1 If so, what do you see as the BOCCs role in moving the process forward? 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. . 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. 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. 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. I believe that the establishment of bold policy is one of the most effective tools we have to influence behavior and change current outcomes.