The Environmental Leadership Action Plan outlines goals, which I voted to support and will work to expand moving forward. Laura Meier (D, District 5)(i): "Investing in transportation is one of the greatest needs in Mecklenburg County. Its been a long time, but it appears were finally going to be able to vote in municipal elections this year. 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). Some candidates, including Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden and District Attorney Spencer Merriweather, do not have competition in the general election. 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. -----END REPORT-----. Jeremy Brasch (R, District 6): I support applying for federal funding for county projects when the finding criteria benefits our residents. U.S. Senate Cheri Beasley |. I would like guarantees for North Meck. Candidates wanting to appear on the 2022 ballot have resumed filing campaign paperwork at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. A judicial vacancy election of the Mecklenburg County Bar (the 26th Judicial District Bar) will be conducted electronically February 17, 2023 through March 3, 2023 to select a nominee for a district court vacancy resulting from Judge Donald Cureton's recent appointment to superior court. I am waiting to read about the Transportation Mobility Network's plan to address displacement, housing affordability and minority economic development opportunities. 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. Y2QxOTc2OTQzOWM1ZmQxYjdkMjYxODE1NjQ3NzI5Y2I0ZWY5NmZjODMwNmQ4 We must, absolutely must, stop relying so heavily on cars, and build more public transportation, greenways, sidewalks, walkable communities and livable neighborhoods. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): I support it. I completely support allowing the people to have a voice in a new tax. I will do everything in my power, as I have done in the past, to advocate for greenways and parks. 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. 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. 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. November 03, 2022 at 6:19 pm EDT. I strongly support County action to address climate change and voted in favor of the Environmental Leadership Action Plan. 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. "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. OTU5ZDAzMmVhODYyOTBiOWY0MDM2ZTBkOWJjMGQzZmRkODQxZWUzZGZiMmM5 I talked to several Council members who told me the staff did the report. Published: Oct. 19, 2022 at 10:39 AM PDT. MzNlYjIzOTI2ZjgzZGI1ZDMxNGM1YTE2MmQ3ZmU5YjMzMWFlMzIzMjZiYTU3 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". 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. ZTBkZWM5NzRmOTQwZDhlNTJjMmJjYjgzMTE5NDFhYWI4NDFmMzY5ZTcxYWM0 The damage these idling automobiles cause to our air is abhorrent, not to mention to our physical and mental health. 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. 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. ZmQwYjAzNmZhMjU5NjZmYzdhYWQxNTAzZTdkYzVjNjUwMjAwMTllN2Y1OTdl In-person early voting for the 2022 general election began Oct. 20 in North Carolina and will end on Nov. 5. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held on to his seat Tuesday, receiving 51% of the vote in the Democratic primary. 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. 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. M2Q5YTAxMmRiZGE0NDc1MjUxN2VjYTE1YzYzNzcxNGYzMGI2ZjM3OGNkMjJm I will do everything in my power, as I have done in the past, to advocate for greenways and parks. And I support the general notion of improving transportation and mobility assets for our residents. The other candidates include Matthew Hoh (Green Party) and Shannon W. Bray (Libertarian). afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. Restaurants in Charlotte (28209) The Steak N Hoagie Shop, 3401 South Blvd. You may download and share our 2022 MeckGOP voter guide by clicking here. 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. MmY2MWZiMTdkZjJmYjEyOGRhNzFjZmQ4ZDliMzBmMDNkYjhjZmFhMjdiM2Fm 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. Please note that school board races are nonpartisan and the candidates listed have been endorsed by the MeckGOP. I have met with companies several times who have installed new air quality systems for CMS. OTg4NzJiMWExNjYzZDdhZDc1OGI0MTNhZTNiOTBjOGUwZjUwYzQxZjJhYmNi 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 have been and will be a proponent of preserving our green spaces, and I support the FY2023 plan. 2023 WCCB Charlotte's CW. 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. It is unlikely I would support $35 million a year to purchase land for additional parks. The BOCC's role is simply to vote to put the item on the ballot. 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. Mecklenburg County, NC Posted: February 01, 2023 $55,518 to $97,157 Yearly Full-Time $7,000 Sign-On Bonus to Eligible Candidates The recruitment salary for fully qualified candidates is $60,900. I would need to know a lot more information before I agreed to support that line item at that amount for this purpose. Here's a look at who has filed for select races that will appear on Mecklenburg County ballots: NC Senate District 40 Republican: Bobbie Shields NC Senate District 41 I believe a local funding source is vital to the long-term sustainability of transportation and mobility infrastructure in our community. I will use my platform to raise awareness on the ways that residents can contribute to better air quality for our community. I would like more education on the most needed actions from experts. "Air quality is extremely important to ensure a high quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. City council District 7 rep, 2013-present; vice chair, Economic Development and Budget committees, Financial advisor; former board member, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, Communities in Schools, and Blumenthal Performing Arts, Small government, job creation, transparency, Mecklenburg County commissioner at-large, 2020-present; chair of BOCC Performance Review Committee, 2020-present; Mecklenburg County Democratic Party Precinct 9 chair, 2017-2020, Public health, parks and greenways, reducing gun violence, Mecklenburg County commissioner at-large, 2014-present; Democratic National Convention superdelegate, 2016, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, trustee, Employment, schools, housing & homelessness, 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, Affordable housing, parks and greenways, economic equity, CMS Board of Education at-large member 2019-present, International House Director of Education, 2019; CPCC instructor, 2001-2012, Education, economic development, environmental stewardship/parks, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee, 2019-present, Concierge Business, Political and Education Consulting founder, 2020-present, Food insecurity, minority and women-owned small businesses, Women in Power Inc. founder, 2014-present; Palisades Park Elementary PTSA vice president, Affordable housing, housing & homelessness, economic development, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee member, 2021-present, Executive assistant at The Museum of Russian Art, 2017-2018; instructor at Virtuoso School of Music & Art, 2018-present, 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, Public education, economic growth, sustainability, 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, Former teacher, North Carolina Association of Educators, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators, Reid Park Academy P.T.O. 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 support applying for federal funding for county projects when the finding criteria benefits our residents. 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I believe we must continue these efforts to mitigate the harmful effects of poor air quality.". 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 Terms & Privacy Policy: 21011-info.com, PAID FOR BY THE NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTYNOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATES COMMITTEE. We are living in a booming region with unprecedented growth. We have to move people. Precinct officer lists are NOT shared with candidates. YWJhMTZmYmVjODU1OGUzYzU0YjJlNmQ4ZDI0MzY3NDYzZThkMThmNjQ1OWUw 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 - 99 Restaurants in Charlotte (28210) Bojangles, 231 E. Woodlawn Road -. Please note that school board races are nonpartisan and the candidates listed have been endorsed by the MeckGOP. + Caption. I support a reduction in county personal property tax for county tax payers that own and use electric and plug in hybrid electric automobiles. NzM2ODIwMDBkZDdjYTUwMzE4YTAzNTg4NDk0ZmVmMzIzZDhjODM4MzMxYzg3 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. 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 received a State Award for my advocacy for greenways and parks, so I have a RECORD of speaking out for them. 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. 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. Six Democrats are running to be an At-Large representative on the Mecklenburg County Commission. I would need to know a lot more information before I agreed to support that line item at that amount for this purpose. 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. 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. ZWU1NDkyMWJlZGU1NjY0NTdhMzdmN2U3MzM1ZjRjOGU2ODVkZTQzZTRhYmI0 Charlotte's municipal primary election will be held May 17, 2022. Terms & Privacy Policy: 21011-info.com, PAID FOR BY THE NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTYNOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATES COMMITTEE, PARA OBTENER UNA VERSIN EN ESPAOL DE NUESTRA GUA PARA VOTANTES HAGA, U.S. House of Representatives District 12, U.S. House of Representatives District 14. Absentee ballot requests must be in by Nov. 1 and Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 8. At-Large): According to the most recent Mecklenburg County Pulse Report, our County is the 41st most populous county in the United States. 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. 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. 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. ODQ0Y2M0NDAxYzRlYjdjMDlmYTExNGI4MzQ0M2M1ZDhiYTlhMmJjNGQwMTVm Last County Upload: August 4, 2022 10:28 am. I absolutely support the county having a leading role in protecting our natural resources. . You may download and share our 2022 MeckGOP voter guide by clicking here. -----BEGIN REPORT----- First the city must do its job of lobbying the legislature to agree. ". 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). ZTE2MDYzMDhmOTEwNWYyODA0ZDBhOTNlMjAzNzEifQ== Our community journalism helps inform you through a range of diverse voices. I would support the whole program. By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. NTg0YWMyZDA3Mzk5NjNlOTYxMDI3ZDZiMDQyM2FkMzZkOWMxZWFmYWZjMzE1 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. 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. 2022 Redistricting Mecklenburg County Decennial Districting --- 2020s The Mecklenburg Board of Supervisors want to hear from you! 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. c2lnbmF0dXJlIjoiMjQ3YTk1ZDlmZDEyMzAwZmEyZDQ3OWY0ZjJkN2NiMzI1 I strongly support County action to address climate change and voted in favor of the Environmental Leadership Action Plan. From the beginning I have been to events at LUESA to learn more about air quality. This electoral structure favors candidates in the at-large positions who will be elected by the majority population of the county. 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. National sales director, Inhabit; Eagle Scout and assistant scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America. 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