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. 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. You may download and share our 2022 MeckGOP voter guide by clicking here. I have always and will continue to support actions that address climate change and advocate for moving toward a carbon neutral footprint for the county as soon as possible. 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. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. Only four of the 18 candidates are incumbents. 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. 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". Jeremy Brasch (R, District 6): I support applying for federal funding for county projects when the finding criteria benefits our residents. My constituents in North Meck needed answers and assurances. Incumbents Leigh Altman and Pat Cotham are seeking re-election. The damage these idling automobiles cause to our air is abhorrent, not to mention to our physical and mental health. 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. Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. This is a repost. YzI4Mjk5MzI5MjNiZjliMjA1ZDAxMGJmMTI0ZTBlYjE1YjYxOTZhOGUyM2Ri ZTAyMWI2ZjYwYjQyYzUxY2NiMWQ3NTc5MGJiM2U2MWUzMzdiZTY4ZDRhMWNm I believe that the establishment of bold policy is one of the most effective tools we have to influence behavior and change current outcomes. Y2M4M2JhNjdkN2IzZmEwMDg1NzhjMGZjODQ0OTAxNDJlZTA2NDE1YTg0MjRm I would like more education on the most needed actions from experts. 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. - 99 Restaurants in Charlotte (28210) Bojangles, 231 E. Woodlawn Road -. I remember learning years ago about a big fire in Asheville and how it negatively affected Mecklenburg. Candidates wanting to appear on the 2022 ballot have resumed filing campaign paperwork at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. 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. And I support the general notion of improving transportation and mobility assets for our residents. 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. The Environmental Leadership Action Plan outlines goals, which I voted to support and will work to expand moving forward. I will use my platform to raise awareness on the ways that residents can contribute to better air quality for our community. 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. Laura Meier (D, District 5)(i): We are at a crucial moment here in Mecklenburg County. 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. The BOCC's role is simply to vote to put the item on the ballot. Only by reducing single car ridership in favor of mass transit will we succeed in reducing tailpipe emissions and reach our air quality goals.". 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. OGIxZTk2ODM0NzQ2ZjYzMDg4ZjI1NTdlZGUyNzJhMTUwMWRhOWZiN2IwNWZh NTg0YWMyZDA3Mzk5NjNlOTYxMDI3ZDZiMDQyM2FkMzZkOWMxZWFmYWZjMzE1 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. I would like guarantees for North Meck. 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. Some candidates, including Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden and District Attorney Spencer Merriweather, do not have competition in the general election. I have taken the initiative on this topic and that has helped me speak out about healthy air quality. 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. 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. Y2QxOTc2OTQzOWM1ZmQxYjdkMjYxODE1NjQ3NzI5Y2I0ZWY5NmZjODMwNmQ4 The listing will continue below **, Apple Store Announces Abrupt Closure of Northlake Location News that Apple will close its Northlake Apple Store location broke on Wednesday night, spurring speculation on social media regarding the reason, Leaders of the North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives announced Thursday morning that they had reached an agreement on how to expand the states Medicaid program to cover hundreds, On the latest episode of Nooze Hounds, Ryan and Justin talked to Lorenzo Steele Jr., founder of Behind These Prison Walls, an organization through which he hopes to help steer, Theres plenty to complain about in the local music scene a lack of all-age venues, just to name one but theres a lot going on in Charlotte music, Close, Lukas Dhonts follow-up feature film to his 2018 Cannes Film Festival award-winning directorial debut Girl, is a simultaneously sweet and tragic look into the intimate friendships between teenage boys. OTU5ZDAzMmVhODYyOTBiOWY0MDM2ZTBkOWJjMGQzZmRkODQxZWUzZGZiMmM5 There are over 20 early voting sites across Mecklenburg County, including Bank of America Stadium in Uptown Charlotte, where you can cast your ballot . It is unlikely I would support $35 million a year to purchase land for additional parks. YTFhODIxMDQ4YmI0NjkzYzQ5ZmUxODM5YzcyZjM5ZjJkM2RjODQ0ZWViZjI5 **, Political experience: Charlotte Mayor, 2017-present; Charlotte City Council at-large rep, 2013-2017; assistant city manager, Related experience: 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, Platform: Affordable housing, economic development, community safety, Related experience: Founder, Take Back Our Hoods, Platform: Community safety, police reform, gun violence, Related experience: Creator, EVOLVE Media, Platform: Affordable housing, governmental transparency, environmental sustainability, Related experience: Founder, Taes Beauty; accessibility advocate, Related experience: Background in media and finance, married to CMPD officer, Related Experience: Owner, Universal Cab; sued the city in 2015 over alleged corruption in pay-to-play deal for taxis at the airport, Political experience: 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, Related experience: Certified Public Accountant, TIAA and Deloitte; Leadership Fellowship with the Institute of Political Leadership, Platform: Affordable housing, public safety, sustainability, infrastructure, Political experience: Charlotte City Council at-large rep, 2017-present; co-chair, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Related experience: 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, Platform: Equity, access, interconnection, Political experience: 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, Related experience: Volunteer firefighter, Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department; former vice-chair, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission; former chair, Charlotte International Cabinet, Platform: Housing, transportation, preservation, Political experience: Charlotte City Council District 3 rep, 2011-2019; former member, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee; former president, Centralina Economic Development Committee, Related experience: 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, Platform: Property values, economic growth, community safety, Political experience: 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, Platform: Inclusivity, intentionality, involvement, Political experience: Charlotte City Council at-large rep, 1999-2021, Related experience: President and co-owner, RJ Leeper Construction, January 2021-July 2021. 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. 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. 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. Below are the verbatim responses we received, grouped by question. dvelopper et amliorer nos produits et services. YWVkMDgwNzczZWQ4ZjJhZTc1ODJmOTgyOTU5ZWFkZmRkY2ZmNjU0NDUyNDdl Its been a long time, but it appears were finally going to be able to vote in municipal elections this year. 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. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The one-stop early voting period in North Carolina officially begins Thursday. N2MxZTk2ODdkMDYwZmVmZmY0ODgzMjQ5ZTZhNTNmNzIxMTU3NmFmZmFhYjA1 They felt like their tax dollars went to the train to UNCC. During the stay-at-home period in 2020, Mecklenburg County saw measurable improvements in air quality and reductions in harmful ground-level ozone that were attributed to less driving and therefore fewer vehicle tailpipe emissions. I have met with companies several times who have installed new air quality systems for CMS. But we do know now that at least for 2022, Mecklenburg will be divided into two districts: the 12th and the 14th. I believe a local funding source is vital to the long-term sustainability of transportation and mobility infrastructure in our community. Leigh Altman (D, At-Large)(i): "I am deeply concerned about climate change brought on by human activity. "The biggest thing we do is . Download and share the guides with your likeminded friends and family, reminding them to get out and vote! 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. 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. Last County Upload: August 4, 2022 10:28 am. Our Republican voter guides are being distributed at community events and as we knock on doors to talk to our neighbors. Our roadways are congested, simply put. . 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. Contact Board of Elections 704-336-2133 Send an Email Key Initiatives Work and Performance Plan 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. To the extent possible, I support all actions enumerated in the Environmental Leadership Policy adopted by the BOCC on March 16, 2021. 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. 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 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. MjczZmU1NjNlYzEzMjQzMmVmMGM2Y2Y5MTExZTU2ZDQ3YTI3ZjdiOGQxNWI2