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GREENSBORO 2017
VOTER GUIDE
The City Election Affects Your Life!
Good-paying jobs
Police conduct, Public safety
Neighborhoods & Development
Just do it . . . twice! VOTE IN GREENSORO’S 2 ELECTIONS
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Oct. 10 Primary
Nov. 7 Election
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About This Guide
VOTING TIPS
This Guide features candidates for mayor and city council of Greensboro. It is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad, Greensboro News & Record, Greensboro Voters’ Alliance, and Democracy North Carolina. This non-par san Guide provides vital ps about vo ng and answers to ques ons sent to candidates.
AM I REGISTERED?
For answers to more ques ons, see the News & Record, its website (greensboro.com), and the League’s website, lwvpt.org. Call 919-286-6000 for ques ons about this Guide. A PDF copy is at NCVoter.org. The candidates had word limits for each answer; answers ending with 4 dots (....) indicate they exceeded the word limit.
WHO IS ON MY BALLOT? WHERE & WHEN DO I VOTE?
Two Elections in 2017 There are a lot of candidates for the mayor and 8 other members of the city council. The winners are decided through two elec ons: Vote in the Oct. 10 primary to decide who appears on the Nov. 7 ballot. In each elec on, you may vote for 1 candidate for mayor, 1 candidate for the council member represen ng your district, and 3 “at-large” candidates represen ng the whole city. The 2 candidates for mayor and for each district who get the most votes in the primary, and the 6 candidates for at-large seats with the most votes, will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. The winners are the mayoral candidate, each district candidate, and the 3 at-large candidates with the most votes in the Nov. 7 elec on.
WHAT IF I HAVE A PROBLEM?
Your Power for What? The ballot box is the one place where everyone is equal: one person, one vote. People ac ng together can change government policies to improve their lives. Use your power! Review the candidates’ responses and decide who should sit on the city council!
What’s Inside Profiles of Candidates for Mayor ………. pages 3-4 Candidates for At-Large City Council …. pps 5-13 Candidates for Council District Seats …. pps 14-23 Do I Need ID to Vote?.………..……..……... page 4 How to Use Same-Day Registra on .…... page 13 Candidate Forums………………………..……. pps 17,19 EARLY VOTING PLACES..….……………….… page 23
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The Police and Fire Departments Zoning and Building Code Enforcement Water, Sewer, Waste Disposal and Recycling Economic Development Neighborhood Renewal and Affordable Housing Recrea on, Parks, Museum, Pools Taxes and Public Spending
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CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR - Vote for 1 There are 3 candidates for Greensboro Mayor. All voters in the city may vote for 1. The 2 candidates with the most votes in the October 10 primary will be on the November 7 ballot. The one with most votes in that election wins.
John Brown
Diane Moffe
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Do I Need an ID to Vote? Because of a court ruling, you do not need to show an ID to vote except in 2 situa ons: (1) If you use Same-Day Registra on, you’ll need to show a document listed in the box on page 13. (2) If you are a new voter in the county and some informa on was missing on your registra on form, you may need to show a document listed in the box on page 13 or any current photo ID.
Nancy Vaughan
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AT-LARGE CANDIDATES - Vote for 3 There are 15 candidates for 3 at-large seats on the Greensboro City Council. They represent the whole city, not just one district. All voters in the city may vote for 3. The 6 candidates with the most votes in the October 10 primary will be on the November 7 ballot. The 3 with most votes in that election win.
Marikay Abuzuaiter
Irving David Allen
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AT-LARGE CANDIDATES continued - Vote for 3 The Law & Your Vote You do NOT lose the right to vote if you have a traffic cket or outstanding civil fine, or even if you are convicted of a misdemeanor. If you were convicted of a felony in any state, you get back your right to vote in North Carolina automa cally when you finish your sentence, including proba on or parole. No court document is needed. Just register like any other ci zen.
M. A. Bakie
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Mike Barber
T. Dianne Bellamy-Small
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Jodi Benne -Bradshaw
Tijuana B. Hayes
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Sylvine Hill
Save this Voter Guide to use for the Nov. 7 Election. You can take it inside the polling place with you. 9
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James Ingram Dan Jackson
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Michelle Kennedy
Yvonne Johnson
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Lindy Perry-Garne e
Andy Nelson
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Dave Wils
Same-Day Registration If you miss the deadline to register, you may use “same-day registra on” during Early Vo ng at an Early Vo ng loca on. Ask the elec on official for a registra on form, show an iden fying document, and vote a ballot – all on the same day. You cannot use same-day registra on on Elec on Day. The iden fying document you show must be one of these with your name and current address: • a NC driver’s license; • other government photo ID; • student photo ID along with a school document showing the student’s address (e.g., a campus housing list, invoice, or le er); • a u lity bill (cell phone, electric, cable, etc.); • bank statement or payroll stub; or • a document from any government agency (a bill, permit, le er, etc.) 13
DISTRICT 1 CANDIDATES - Vote for 1 If you live in District 1, you may vote for 1 of the 4 candidates listed here in the October 10 primary. The 2 candidates with the most votes will be on the November 7 ballot. The 1 with most votes in that election wins − and will represent the people living in District 1 on the Greensboro City Council.
Sharon Hightower
Devin King No Response Received
Charles Pa on Jr. Announced he has withdrawn
To learn what District you live in, visit demnc.co/GSOdist or demnc.co/distr or call the Guilford Co. Board of Elections at 336-641-3836. The district lines are the same as in 2015. 14
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Paula Ri er-Lipscomb
How to Vote By Mail (Absentee Ballot) Any registered voter may vote by mail; no excuse or special reason is needed. Use the official request form at demnc.co/absform or ncsbe.gov. (Call tollfree 866-522-4723 or visit demnc.co/mail for help.)
including having two witnesses (or one notary) sign in the appropriate place on the envelope. Include their addresses on the envelope. To be counted, the voter (or near rela ve) must return the ballot in one of 3 ways: (1) to the Board of Elec ons office by 5 pm on Elec on Day; (2) to an Early Vo ng loca on during Early Vo ng; or (3) by mail so it is postmarked by 5 pm Elec on Day and received at the County Board by 3 business days a er Elec on Day. Take it inside the post office and request a hand-cancelled postmark if it is near the deadline. Mailing takes two first-class stamps.
The request form must be signed by the voter or voter’s “near rela ve” (see defini on of near rela ve on back of form). It must be received (not just sent) at the County Board of Elec ons by 5 pm one week before Elec on Day (the Tuesday before Elec on Day). A ballot and return envelope will then be mailed to the voter. Follow all the direc ons carefully, 15
DISTRICT 2 CANDIDATES - Vote for 1 If you live in District 2, you may vote for 1 of the 5 candidates listed here in the October 10 primary. The 2 candidates with the most votes will be on the November 7 ballot. The 1 with most votes in that election wins − and will represent the people living in District 2 on the Greensboro City Council.
Felicia Angus Announced she has withdrawn
C. J. Brinson
Jim Kee
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Goldie Wells
Tim Vincent Announced he has withdrawn
September Forums
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DISTRICT 3 CANDIDATES - Vote for 1 If you live in District 3, you may vote for 1 of the 4 candidates listed here in the October 10 primary. The 2 candidates with the most votes will be on the November 7 ballot. The 1 with most votes in that election wins − and will represent the people living in District 3 on the Greensboro City Council.
Craig Mar n
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Payton McGarry Announced he has withdrawn
Jus n Outling
October Candidate Forums
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DISTRICT 4 CANDIDATES - Vote for 1 If you live in District 4, you may vote for 1 of the 3 candidates listed here in the Oct. 10 primary. The 2 candidates with the most votes will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. The winner of that election will represent District 4 on the City Council.
Andrew Belford Announced he has withdrawn
Nancy Hoffmann
Gary Kenton
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DISTRICT 5 CANDIDATES - Vote for 1 If you live in District 5, you may vote for 1 of the 3 candidates listed here in the Oct. 10 primary. The 2 candidates with the most votes will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. The winner of that election will represent District 5 on the City Council.
Salvatore Leone
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Lucas Tanner
Tammi Thurm
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Tony Wilkins
Early Voting Times & Places - 2 Elections For October Primary 2 places are open Weekdays, Sept. 21 to Oct. 6, 8am-5pm and Sat., Oct. 7, 10am-1pm: Old Courthouse, Blue Rm., First Floor, 301 W. Market St., Greensboro; Washington Terrace Park, 101 Gordon St., High Point.
For November Election 2 places are open Weekdays, Oct. 19 to Nov. 3, 8am-5pm and Sat., Nov. 4, 10am-1pm: Old Courthouse, Blue Rm., First Floor, 301 W. Market St., Greensboro; Washington Terrace Park, 101 Gordon St., High Point. In addi on, 5 places are open Weekdays, Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 3pm-8pm and Sat., Nov. 4, 10am-1pm: Ag Center (Barn), 3309 Burlington Rd., Greensboro (GSO); Brown Recrea on Center, 302 E. Vandalia Rd., GSO; Bur-Mil Club, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd., GSO; Cra Rec Center, 3911 Yanceyville St., GSO; Deep River Rec Center, 1529 Skeet Club Rd., High Point; Leonard Rec Center, 6324 Ballinger Rd., GSO.
This Guide is dedicated to the memory of Arthur “Art” Davis III, city planner, mentor, teacher and ace volunteer, who coordinated the distribu on of previous edi ons. 23
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Greensboro voters will elect the mayor and city council this year. The Oct. 10 primary reduces the number of candidates who then appear on the November 7 general elec on ballot. It’s important to vote in both elecons. The winners will make decisions that affect virtually every part of your life – but you decide who wins! Read the candidates’ views in this Guide, then make your choices.
