I always support air quality needs. Last County Upload: August 4, 2022 10:28 am. I will do everything in my power, as I have done in the past, to advocate for greenways and parks. NTA4MjE4NjcwNTUwZTBlOGNlZGUwZTA3YWEwMmY1NmVmNTJjODY0NTk5Nzc2 MDE4N2I4MDE1ZjMxZmE5MTkyMmM0ODNmYWU4YWExZTRkYjYzMTIzYWQ4MTQw Published: Oct. 19, 2022 at 10:39 AM PDT. Yjg0ZmFiZGNjOTgwMzM1Zjc4YmIzZDM5M2E5ZmMwZDI5M2M4MDVlNGU3ZDM3 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. 12th district (north Mecklenburg + Cabarrus) YWY2MDQ2OGYwZjMzNzIxNDYxZTlmOWNjY2IyYzE0NzIyNDJlYjRlODFhNzkx 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. The other candidates include Matthew Hoh (Green Party) and Shannon W. Bray (Libertarian). Check back here for a continuation of comprehensive listings including all candidates running to represent the Charlotte area on this page. We have to move people. 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. Only by reducing single car ridership in favor of mass transit will we succeed in reducing tailpipe emissions and reach our air quality goals.". Display County Status. 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. 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. OGJiYmIxODgwYjhkZDcwNjgwOTljZWM5N2Y0M2E0ZDQ4MjlmMDBhY2I1ODA3 Download and share the guides with your likeminded friends and family, reminding them to get out and vote! Precinct officer lists are NOT shared with candidates. I have taken the initiative on this topic and that has helped me speak out about healthy air quality. NDM3MzQ1YTcwY2U1NzYwYTZiYWU4OGRmYjJkMzU3MTI5NjY4ZTM5Zjc5NTE3 U.S. Senate Cheri Beasley |. Again, this is a city issue so I would like to listen to what they think as they have more information than I do. ZDVhZWE5NGQ0ZTM5YmJkOTNkNGZkMWVjNTZmNDA4NGUwNTc1MjU2ZDMzY2Jl We are living in a booming region with unprecedented growth. November 03, 2022 at 6:19 pm EDT. Candidates may submit their additional information for inclusionHERE. 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. Only four of the 18 candidates are incumbents. 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. 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. Courtesy of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. This vacancy will be filled through the process set . ". In 2011 when the Blue Line was identified by the City, there was a drastic change in the racial and income composition along that transit line with fewer African Americans and a steep increase in residential income according to research by the UNCC Urban Institute. I have met with companies several times who have installed new air quality systems for CMS. 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. Socials: Facebook Gettr Instagram Twitter. I have been and will be a proponent of preserving our green spaces, and I support the FY2023 plan. 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. Six Democrats are running to be an At-Large representative on the Mecklenburg County Commission. 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. 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. Mark Jerrell (D, District 4)(i): "Air quality is extremely important to ensure a high quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. YWVkMDgwNzczZWQ4ZjJhZTc1ODJmOTgyOTU5ZWFkZmRkY2ZmNjU0NDUyNDdl 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. 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. 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. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): Transportation falls under the city. 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). 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. Laura Meier (D, District 5)(i): "Investing in transportation is one of the greatest needs in Mecklenburg County. Filing continues until noon March 4. So glad a constituent alerted me to that need. Hard copies of the guides are available through our Victory program. Leigh Altman (D, At-Large)(i): "I am deeply concerned about climate change brought on by human activity. The Board of County Commissioners must take the lead in the development and implementation of a strategic plan that is transparent, community-driven, has a focus on long-term management and provides a high level of accountability to ensure our staff has the adequate resources to meet the challenge. As a County Commissioner, I will continue to support policy and funding that promotes walkable communities, greenway expansion and advocacy through our legislative agenda. Please note that school board races are nonpartisan and the candidates listed have been endorsed by the MeckGOP. The Board of County Commissioners must take the lead in the development and implementation of a strategic plan that is transparent, community-driven, has a focus on long-term management and provides a high level of accountability to ensure our staff has the adequate resources to meet the challenge. NzhkZTJmYjJiZTI4MDgxZWQ5ZjdkY2Y1ZDQwNWY5MGRmYjYzZDBiNWU1NzM3 Join the fight to keep Republicans elected in Mecklenburg County, Sign up for text messages from NCGOP! I have been and will be a proponent of preserving our green spaces, and I support the FY2023 plan. I am proud of that. Charlotte's municipal primary election will be held May 17, 2022. 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. I remember learning years ago about a big fire in Asheville and how it negatively affected Mecklenburg. In-person early voting for the 2022 general election began Oct. 20 in North Carolina and will end on Nov. 5. I believe we must continue these efforts to mitigate the harmful effects of poor air quality.". They did not seem happy. Yes, I support. MjUxNDllYTVmMDhjMDBjYmJiMDlmZWExYjAwODMwMjBhOTYyNTdmOTY0YmEy Only by reducing single car ridership in favor of mass transit will we succeed in reducing tailpipe emissions and reach our air quality goals.". 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 will continue to vote for funding to electrify the county's fleet and reduce harmful emissions. The position was filled in 2021 and has become an integral part of moving the BOCC's environmental agenda forward. Some candidates, including Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden and District Attorney Spencer Merriweather, do not have competition in the general election. afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. 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". And I support the general notion of improving transportation and mobility assets for our residents. 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 would like to see more expansion of bus service for jobs in in outlying areas. BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy helping others. STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION DAY AND ABSENTEE BALLOT DEADLINE, FEDERAL SECOND PRIMARY ELECTION & MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION, STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION DAY AND ABSENTEE BALLOT DEADLINE. We simply do not have a choice. Mecklenburg County is also consulting with an expert to advise where solar would be best deployed within the confines of the 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. 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What will you do to ensure that adequate resources (funding, staff, land) are available to accelerate land acquisition and construction of parks, greenways, and nature preserves? To keep up with this rapid growth and provide adequate recreational resurces, we must respond with commensurate funding for acquisition of land, construction of parks, greenways, and nature preserves. 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. In-person: Oct. 17, 2022 By mail: Received by Oct. 17, 2022 I will advocate for adequate staff for park & rec staff and for wages designed to retain and attract employees to our park assets. First the city must do its job of lobbying the legislature to agree. You have a taste for lifes luxuries and will take risks to get what you want. I completely support allowing the people to have a voice in a new tax. 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. 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. Below are the verbatim responses we received, grouped by question. 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. 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 support the whole program. 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. 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 Absentee ballot requests must be in by Nov. 1 and Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 8. 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. "Investing in transportation is one of the greatest needs in Mecklenburg County. I represent the towns and North Meck had paid the tax for 20 years and received no new roads. , weve seen election deadlines and voting dates pushed back multiple times. The BOCC's role is simply to vote to put the item on the ballot. ZTE2MDYzMDhmOTEwNWYyODA0ZDBhOTNlMjAzNzEifQ== It is unlikely I would support $35 million a year to purchase land for additional parks. 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. [Go deeper: U.S. Senate candidates Cheri Beasley and Ted Budd swing through Charlotte] U.S. House of Representatives Mecklenburg's Congressional Districts. I would need to know a lot more information before I agreed to support that line item at that amount for this purpose. Pour en savoir plus sur la faon dont nous utilisons vos donnes personnelles, veuillez consulter notre politique relative la vie prive et notre politique en matire de cookies. . 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. ZmQwYjAzNmZhMjU5NjZmYzdhYWQxNTAzZTdkYzVjNjUwMjAwMTllN2Y1OTdl Restaurants in Charlotte (28209) The Steak N Hoagie Shop, 3401 South Blvd. I have been a member of the Environmental Stewardship Committee from it's inception and in fact supported it's creation. 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. Each District has a population of approximately 165,000 individuals. I will use my platform to raise awareness on the ways that residents can contribute to better air quality for our community. -----END REPORT-----. I support it. A regional transit plan is critical for the well-being and future of Mecklenburg County and to achieve our goals around equity, environmentalism, accessibility, and a high quality of life. Y2M4M2JhNjdkN2IzZmEwMDg1NzhjMGZjODQ0OTAxNDJlZTA2NDE1YTg0MjRm YzI4Mjk5MzI5MjNiZjliMjA1ZDAxMGJmMTI0ZTBlYjE1YjYxOTZhOGUyM2Ri In-person early voting for the 2022 general election began Oct. 20 in North Carolina and will end on Nov. 5. The damage these idling automobiles cause to our air is abhorrent, not to mention to our physical and mental health. 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. We are living in a booming region with unprecedented growth. 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. YzAwYjBhYTBkOWM3ZTVhNTBkMjA1N2NjYmQ4Y2FhOWQ5YzIwYmE4NTA4NDcz 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. You may download and share our 2022 MeckGOP voter guide by clicking here. Related experience: Finance executive in investment banking; former commissioner, Centralina Economic Development Commission; former board member, Community Culinary School of Charlotte; formerly on the planning committees for Charlottes Taste of the Nation and Charlotte Literary Festival.