Our roadways are congested, simply put. "I am extremely proud to serve on the Environmental Stewardship Committee and to have supported the Environmental Leadership Action Plan. MTU4NmE1ZDMxZjM4YWQyNTlmYTAxMWUzYzliNmVlZGFhMjJjNDllODBjMWZl 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. 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. YjhjZTM1MjMzNmVkMGFmYmExNzkyZjVmN2IzZTdjN2Q5N2Q3OTJkMDM1MGZj I am proud of that. However, there has been little visible progress on moving this forward, even as new federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will create time-sensitive opportunities for our area to compete for federal dollars that will require a local match. As a County Commissioner, I will continue to support policy and funding that promotes walkable communities, greenway expansion and advocacy through our legislative agenda. 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. afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. 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. There are many lenses to view these investments and sustainability and climate are extremely important to me. 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. Please note that school board races are nonpartisan and the candidates listed have been endorsed by the MeckGOP. ZTlkNjJlODc1Mjc3NmVlOGI5NmEyNjgyMjI5Y2JlZDA1OTc5ZjZkYmEzYjVj 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. 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. We are at a crucial moment here in Mecklenburg County. It is also incumbent upon us to support it or an alternative - the status quo is clearly unacceptable. Its been a long time, but it appears were finally going to be able to vote in municipal elections this year. And I support the general notion of improving transportation and mobility assets for our residents. c2lnbmF0dXJlIjoiMjQ3YTk1ZDlmZDEyMzAwZmEyZDQ3OWY0ZjJkN2NiMzI1 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 matters of amour, you love deeply, Its been a long time, but it appears were finally going to be able to vote in municipal elections this year. My constituents in North Meck needed answers and assurances. ZTE2MDYzMDhmOTEwNWYyODA0ZDBhOTNlMjAzNzEifQ== 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 talked to several Council members who told me the staff did the report. Donor Privacy Policy 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. I would like to see more expansion of bus service for jobs in in outlying areas. Today, there is no affordable housing at transit stations along the Blue Line.". 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. Mecklenburg County is also consulting with an expert to advise where solar would be best deployed within the confines of the County.". Jeremy Brasch (R, District 6): I support applying for federal funding for county projects when the finding criteria benefits our residents. MjUxNDllYTVmMDhjMDBjYmJiMDlmZWExYjAwODMwMjBhOTYyNTdmOTY0YmEy Join the fight to keep Republicans elected in Mecklenburg County, Sign up for text messages from NCGOP! I completely support allowing the people to have a voice in a new tax. 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. November 03, 2022 at 6:19 pm EDT. ". [Go deeper: U.S. Senate candidates Cheri Beasley and Ted Budd swing through Charlotte] U.S. House of Representatives Mecklenburg's Congressional Districts. 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). Candidate Survey 2022 from Sustain Charlotte: June 2022 Update . 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. 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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 will continue to vote for funding to electrify the county's fleet and reduce harmful emissions. NTA4MjE4NjcwNTUwZTBlOGNlZGUwZTA3YWEwMmY1NmVmNTJjODY0NTk5Nzc2 I strongly support the acceleration of land acquisition as evidenced by my advocacy from the dais and my votes. Our Republican voter guides are being distributed at community events and as we knock on doors to talk to our neighbors. Second, Mecklenburg County administers grants that help remove vehicles and off-road equipment using diesel and replace them with more efficient vehicles. 2023 WCCB Charlotte's CW. MmY2MWZiMTdkZjJmYjEyOGRhNzFjZmQ4ZDliMzBmMDNkYjhjZmFhMjdiM2Fm If so, what do you see as the BOCCs role in moving the process forward? 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. Our community journalism helps inform you through a range of diverse voices. YTFhODIxMDQ4YmI0NjkzYzQ5ZmUxODM5YzcyZjM5ZjJkM2RjODQ0ZWViZjI5 Our air quality might not be great, but it was better than where he lived in China. 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. It is important for the County to leverage our influence, lead this effort through example and an Inter-Governmental approach to create the conditions needed to scale our efforts, foster cooperation, and ensure substantive change. They felt like their tax dollars went to the train to UNCC. MDE4N2I4MDE1ZjMxZmE5MTkyMmM0ODNmYWU4YWExZTRkYjYzMTIzYWQ4MTQw I am waiting to read about the Transportation Mobility Network's plan to address displacement, housing affordability and minority economic development opportunities. NzM2ODIwMDBkZDdjYTUwMzE4YTAzNTg4NDk0ZmVmMzIzZDhjODM4MzMxYzg3 So glad a constituent alerted me to that need. 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". Check back here for a continuation of comprehensive listings including all candidates running to represent the Charlotte area on this page. 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. The filing deadline for this election was March 4, 2022. They felt like their tax dollars went to the train to UNCC. . Our air quality might not be great, but it was better than where he lived in China. 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. 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). MDhjYjY3ZWIxN2NhZGQ5YTZhNzZiM2U2NjU0YWEzN2I1YWFlM2JjZDA3NzA1 I do support parks, greenways and nature preserves. NDM3MzQ1YTcwY2U1NzYwYTZiYWU4OGRmYjJkMzU3MTI5NjY4ZTM5Zjc5NTE3 U.S. Senate Cheri Beasley |. 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. By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. 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. 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. Last County Submit: August 5, 2022 8:06 am. Related Experience: National sales director, Inhabit; Eagle Scout and assistant scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America. We simply do not have a choice. 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. Only four of the 18 candidates are incumbents. I have taken the initiative on this topic and that has helped me speak out about healthy air quality. I would need to know a lot more information before I agreed to support that line item at that amount for this purpose. I am waiting to read about the Transportation Mobility Network's plan to address displacement, housing affordability and minority economic development opportunities. 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. According to the most recent Mecklenburg County Pulse Report, our County is the 41st most populous county in the United States. All seats are partisan and are for 2-year terms (elections occur in even years). 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. 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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. 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. 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. Yes, I support. ZTAyMWI2ZjYwYjQyYzUxY2NiMWQ3NTc5MGJiM2U2MWUzMzdiZTY4ZDRhMWNm I would like to see a designee from the County Manager to participate in the process. 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. The top three Democrats will. 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. eyJtZXNzYWdlIjoiYWI1OWUzYTQzYzMwOTI0YWQ1YWM0Y2Q4ODYxODkxMmMy Y2QxOTc2OTQzOWM1ZmQxYjdkMjYxODE1NjQ3NzI5Y2I0ZWY5NmZjODMwNmQ4 YWJhMTZmYmVjODU1OGUzYzU0YjJlNmQ4ZDI0MzY3NDYzZThkMThmNjQ1OWUw There are many lenses to view these investments and sustainability and climate are extremely important to me. 2022 Redistricting Mecklenburg County Decennial Districting --- 2020s The Mecklenburg Board of Supervisors want to hear from you! 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. Please note that school board races are nonpartisan and the candidates listed have been endorsed by the MeckGOP. MECKLENBURG COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY - Home 2023 Annual Precinct Meetings Saturday February 25 - Saturday March 11 Click here to find your precinct meeting 2023 County Convention Saturday April 22, 2023 Registration opens at noon Meeting starts at 1:00 PM Click here to contribute to the 2023 Sustaining Funds 2023 Election Dates 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. 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. We have to move people. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held on to his seat Tuesday, receiving 51% of the vote in the Democratic primary. 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 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. Again, this is a city issue so I would like to listen to what they think as they have more information than I do. 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. But A number of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County races including for City Council, sheriff and district attorney will be decided Tuesday in the Democratic primary. We have to move people. 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. Thanks to a delay in receiving 2020 Census data followed by a court challenge to new North Carolina congressional maps, weve seen election deadlines and voting dates pushed back multiple times. 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 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. OGJiYmIxODgwYjhkZDcwNjgwOTljZWM5N2Y0M2E0ZDQ4MjlmMDBhY2I1ODA3 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. 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?
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