The BOCC's role is simply to vote to put the item on the ballot. Our air quality might not be great, but it was better than where he lived in China. I represent the towns and North Meck had paid the tax for 20 years and received no new roads. 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.". OGJiYmIxODgwYjhkZDcwNjgwOTljZWM5N2Y0M2E0ZDQ4MjlmMDBhY2I1ODA3 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". Second, Mecklenburg County administers grants that help remove vehicles and off-road equipment using diesel and replace them with more efficient vehicles. Contact Board of Elections 704-336-2133 Send an Email Key Initiatives Work and Performance Plan Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (D, District 6)(i): I have been a member of the Environmental Stewardship Committee from it's inception and in fact supported it's creation. Our Republican voter guides are being distributed at community events and as we knock on doors to talk to our neighbors. 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. YWQ5N2U4ZTk3MGRiZTU2ZGFhMThlMThlNTMyYTY4MGU3YWJkZGZjZjJlNDg3 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. Absentee ballot requests must be in by Nov. 1 and Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Generated by Wordfence at Sat, 4 Mar 2023 19:19:56 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. 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. 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 42 160 S. FAX: 919-560-0057 . The position was filled in 2021 and has become an integral part of moving the BOCC's environmental agenda forward. I talked to several Council members who told me the staff did the report. I have been and will be a proponent of preserving our green spaces, and I support the FY2023 plan. I would need to know a lot more information before I agreed to support that line item at that amount for this purpose. N2NhMWVjMGQ5MjlmZTkzYTJmMTQyYjMwNWJkMWM1ZDdmNDg0MGU0NjVjZDAw Restaurant workers, Maid for hotels etc., have a hard time getting to work on the weekends. . I represent the towns and North Meck had paid the tax for 20 years and received no new roads. Display Large Map. - 99 Restaurants in Charlotte (28210) Bojangles, 231 E. Woodlawn Road -. 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". ZmQwYjAzNmZhMjU5NjZmYzdhYWQxNTAzZTdkYzVjNjUwMjAwMTllN2Y1OTdl Campaign Signs on Public Property For purposes of the election, Section 10-141 of the Health and Sanitation Code and Section 13-106 (7) of the Zoning Ordinance apply. 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. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): I always support air quality needs. NGI0ODU2NjlhMjA2YThmYmViM2U0YWU1ZjBkZDA5MTM1MjBmZmQ2M2U1NzE3 I strongly support the acceleration of land acquisition as evidenced by my advocacy from the dais and my votes. 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. I would like guarantees for North Meck. 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. I believe a local funding source is vital to the long-term sustainability of transportation and mobility infrastructure in our community. Precincts Reported: 100.00% (168 out of 168) 100.00%. Restaurant workers, Maid for hotels etc., have a hard time getting to work on the weekends. The Environmental Leadership Action Plan outlines goals, which I voted to support and will work to expand moving forward. YmNjZjEzNjEwNDYyNDEwYTM1OWY0YmJiMjc2NDYzZDU5MzZlYTc2MGIyN2Rl Become a Nerve Member: Get better connected and become a member of Queen City Nerve to support local journalism for as little as $5 per month. 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. Check back here for a continuation of comprehensive listings including all candidates running to represent the Charlotte area on this page. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. Yjg0ZmFiZGNjOTgwMzM1Zjc4YmIzZDM5M2E5ZmMwZDI5M2M4MDVlNGU3ZDM3 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. 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. 2023 WCCB Charlotte's CW. -----END REPORT-----. 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). 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 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. 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. 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. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. A major role for the BOCC is the decision to place the "One Cent for Mobility" countywide sales tax on the ballot. I am proud of that. Mecklenburg County is also consulting with an expert to advise where solar would be best deployed within the confines of the County.". 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. Display County Status. Our community journalism helps inform you through a range of diverse voices. 12th district (north Mecklenburg + Cabarrus) Laura Meier (D, District 5)(i): I support Mecklenburg County's plan to acquire more land, and we are doing that right now. 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. Contact Board of Elections 704-336-2133 Send an Email Key Initiatives Work and Performance Plan Please check your e-mail for a link to activate your account. Absentee ballot requests must be in by Nov. 1 and Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 8. 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. Terms & Privacy Policy: 21011-info.com, PAID FOR BY THE NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTYNOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATES COMMITTEE. We have to move people. This vacancy will be filled through the process set . 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 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. I have been a member of the Environmental Stewardship Committee from it's inception and in fact supported it's creation. 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. Do you support the need to secure a local funding source to build the TMN? 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. In-person early voting for the 2022 general election began Oct. 20 in North Carolina and will end on Nov. 5. YTFhODIxMDQ4YmI0NjkzYzQ5ZmUxODM5YzcyZjM5ZjJkM2RjODQ0ZWViZjI5 Mecklenburg County is also consulting with an expert to advise where solar would be best deployed within the confines of the County.". . 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. Y2QxOTc2OTQzOWM1ZmQxYjdkMjYxODE1NjQ3NzI5Y2I0ZWY5NmZjODMwNmQ4 Today, there is no affordable housing at transit stations along the Blue Line.". 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.