I will do everything in my power, as I have done in the past, to advocate for greenways and parks. NzRhMTg5ZmRjM2EzNDc4YzM1MDg2YjdkYzUxOTdjODc4NmVjZTU1NTQ0OWE5 OGJiYmIxODgwYjhkZDcwNjgwOTljZWM5N2Y0M2E0ZDQ4MjlmMDBhY2I1ODA3 Please note that school board races are nonpartisan and the candidates listed have been endorsed by the MeckGOP. Restaurant workers, Maid for hotels etc., have a hard time getting to work on the weekends. Mark Jerrell (D, District 4)(i): "I am extremely proud to serve on the Environmental Stewardship Committee and to have supported the Environmental Leadership Action Plan. 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 U.S. Senate Cheri Beasley |. Contact Board of Elections 704-336-2133 Send an Email Key Initiatives Work and Performance Plan The Environmental Leadership Action Plan outlines goals, which I voted to support and will work to expand moving forward. 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. president; Charlotte Area Fund board member, 2018, Related experience: System of Care mental health trainer, Political experience: District 3 Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 2008-present; Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Chair, 2018-present; District 3 CMS Board of Education representative, 1986-2008, Related experience: CMPD officer, 1978-1995; CMPD Drug Abuse Resistance Educator, 1993-2005, Political experience: Mecklenburg County Republican Party Voter Registration Co-Chair, 2021-present; Mecklenburg Black Republican Club, Political experience: District 4 Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 2020-present; Economic Development Committee co-chair; Black Political Caucus Executive Committee member, Related experience: Speechworks Therapy Services Operations Manager; North Carolina Army National Guard, Platform: Elder care, improving education, small business, Related experience: Environmental Compliance Manager, Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, Political experience: District 5 Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 2020-present; Charlotte Womens Movement co-president, 2018-2020, Related experience: Social studies instructor with CMS drop-out prevention program, Platform: Early childhood education, parks and green spaces, mental-health services, Political experience: District 5 Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 2012-2018; Economic Development Committee chair; Steele Creek Preparatory Academy Board of Directors chair, Related experience: Cybersecurity consultant, 2018-present; U.S. Marine Corps, 2001-2012, Platform: Parks and greenways, schools, public safety, Political experience: District 6 Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 2018-present; Economic Development Committee chair, 2021-present, Related experience: Colorado Christian University Director of Counseling Services, 1995-1996; photographer, 2008-2015, Platform: Income equality, racial equality, environment, Political experience: North Carolina 9th District Secretary, 2021-present; North Carolina Federation of Republican Women Foothills Region Vice President, Related experience: Customer service manager, 1997-2011, Platform: Supporting CMPD, lowering taxes, economic development, Related experience: Corporate analyst, 2008-2019; U.S. Air Force Weapons Specialist, 1994-1998, Political experience: Mecklenburg County assistant public defender, 2003-2006, Related experience: Criminal defense attorney, founderm The Emry Law Firm, 2012-present; Senior associate attorney at Powers McCartan, 2006-2012, Platform: Ending the death penalty, police accountability, reducing mass incarceration, Political experience: Mecklenburg County District Attorney, 2017-present; Mecklenburg County assistant district attorney, 2006-present, Platform: Sex crimes, drug trafficking, reducing recidivism, **The preceding list is a working document and only includes candidates running for Charlotte City Council, Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners, and District Attorney. Candidate Survey 2022 from Sustain Charlotte: June 2022 Update . Thats a lot to take in, so weve put together a guide to help make it all make sense. 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. Mecklenburg County Candidates for at-large Board of County Commissioners Patricia (Pat) Cotham | Arthur Griffin, Jr. | Tatyana Thulien | Leigh Altman Candidates for District 1 Ross Monks. 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". We simply do not have a choice. It is also incumbent upon us to support it or an alternative - the status quo is clearly unacceptable. c2lnbmF0dXJlIjoiMjQ3YTk1ZDlmZDEyMzAwZmEyZDQ3OWY0ZjJkN2NiMzI1 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. For the full written policy, visit https://mecklenburg.nc.gop/faqs. Mecklenburg County is also consulting with an expert to advise where solar would be best deployed within the confines of the County.". 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. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): I always support air quality needs. By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. Jeremy Brasch (R, District 6): I support applying for federal funding for county projects when the finding criteria benefits our residents. A major role for the BOCC is the decision to place the "One Cent for Mobility" countywide sales tax on the ballot. 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). At-Large): According to the most recent Mecklenburg County Pulse Report, our County is the 41st most populous county in the United States. I am waiting to read about the Transportation Mobility Network's plan to address displacement, housing affordability and minority economic development opportunities. In-person early voting for the 2022 general election began Oct. 20 in North Carolina and will end on Nov. 5. I will continue to vote for funding to electrify the county's fleet and reduce harmful emissions. This electoral structure favors candidates in the at-large positions who will be elected by the majority population of the county. District 37 (Wake): Christine Kelly District 40 (Wake): Joe John District 41 (Wake): Maria Cervania District 49 (Wake): Cynthia Ball District 50 (Caswell, Orange): Renee Price District 54 (Chatham, Randolph): Robert Reives District 56 (Orange): Allen Buansi District 57 (Guilford): Ashton Wheeler Clemmons District 61 (Guilford): Pricey Harrison In-person: Oct. 17, 2022 By mail: Received by Oct. 17, 2022 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. 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. 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.". Six Democrats are running to be an At-Large representative on the Mecklenburg County Commission. 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. Restaurants in Charlotte (28209) The Steak N Hoagie Shop, 3401 South Blvd. 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. 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. 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. To knock on doors, please reach out to our Regional Field Director. Precincts Reported: 100.00% (168 out of 168) 100.00%. 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. 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 would like to see more expansion of bus service for jobs in in outlying areas. Candidates may submit their additional information for inclusionHERE. First the city must do its job of lobbying the legislature to agree. NGVlNWViYWRjM2RjNzBlODMwZDBlOTNhNmM2NzAzZTY3ZGRhYTM3OTFlMzY1 We should hold our community and business partners responsible as well, encouraging them to follow suit. Display County Status. 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. 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. I would need to know a lot more information before I agreed to support that line item at that amount for this purpose. We are living in a booming region with unprecedented growth.