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Today, I officially filed for re-election!
As in elections past, I filed with my daughter Catherine. She came home from Chapel Hill to continue our tradition. However, this year is a little different … it will be the first time that she is eligible to vote in a Greensboro municipal election! She has campaigned for me. She has worked poles for me and now she can vote for me. She joins her brothers, John and Michael. #TeamMom
I enjoy serving the people of Greensboro. I am honored and humbled by the support and trust I have received. Being mayor is the best job in Greensboro.
When you ARE mayor BEING mayor is your priority, not campaigning for mayor. Of course, the only recourse my opponents have is to say how bad things are, or that we need “change” or distort my record. It is typical Politics101. They cannot and will not acknowledge the progress we have made.
Here are just a few highlights of the last four years:
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Opening of the Tanger Center for Performing Arts
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Fourteen percent reduction in homicides (2021 compared to 2020)
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Forty percent increase in the gun seizures (2021 compared to 2020)
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Closing the deal on our two mega sites. Welcome Toyota and Boom.
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The Publix distribution center
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The retention and expansion of local businesses such as Syngenta, the Fresh Market, Volvo, and many others.
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Changes in planning and zoning to make it more efficient
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Renovation of Renaissance Shopping Center
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The institution of many Ordinances, Resolutions, or plans to better serve the people of Greensboro
In the coming weeks, you will continue to read about other successes.
I did not do these things alone but I am an important part of a very effective team. I understand the importance of teamwork, communication and involving stakeholders. Greensboro is seeing the results of years of strategic planning, relationships and investments.
I always put the City of Greensboro first.
Starting next week you will see a number of fact check posts or as I like to say “Setting the Record Straight”.
Today I will enjoy time with my family. My son got engaged yesterday. I am filing for office today and my birthday is tomorrow.
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