A Bold Goal for a Growing City

By Nicky Smith
March 16, 2025

Greensboro is at a pivotal moment in its history. With City Manager Trey Davis’s ambitious plan to develop over 10,000 new housing units by 2030, strong and experienced leadership will ensure this vision becomes a reality. Greensboro needs bold ideas and decisive action, and I, Nicky Smith, am uniquely prepared to help achieve this transformative goal.

Proven Leadership for Real Results

With over 45 years of proven leadership experience in business, community engagement, and public advocacy, I’ve consistently delivered results that improve the lives of Greensboro’s residents. Throughout my career, I’ve tackled complex challenges by fostering collaboration, ensuring transparency, and bringing diverse stakeholders together. Achieving Greensboro’s housing goals will require precisely this approach—uniting city leaders, developers, community organizations, and residents around a shared vision.

More Than Housing: Creating Thriving Communities

Housing is not just about building structures; it’s about building vibrant communities where Greensboro families can thrive. As Councilman Zack Matheny and Councilwoman Nancy Hoffmann have rightly pointed out, Greensboro needs diverse housing options—affordable, attainable, and market-rate homes—to support our growing economy and diverse community needs. My vision aligns closely with this philosophy, emphasizing responsible growth, strategic investments, and thoughtful planning that respects existing neighborhoods while expanding opportunities across our city.

Partnership and Balance: Growth with Preservation

Under my leadership, we will partner closely with City Manager Trey Davis to remove unnecessary barriers to responsible development while maintaining essential health, safety, and community standards. My deep understanding of Greensboro’s neighborhoods and my proven track record in successful community initiatives, such as the Preserve Friendly Avenue project, demonstrate my commitment and ability to balance growth with preservation.

Transparency, Accountability, and Community Engagement

Transparency and accountability will remain cornerstones of my leadership. The community deserves regular updates on our progress and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to decisions that shape our neighborhoods. With careful planning, thoughtful engagement, and diligent execution, we will ensure every Greensboro resident benefits from our city’s growth.

Vote for Leadership, Vote for Results

Your vote for me, Nicky Smith, in the Fall 2025 election will be your vote for proactive leadership, visionary planning, and tangible results. Together, we will meet—and surpass—our goal of creating 10,000 new homes, making Greensboro an even stronger, more welcoming city for all who call it home.

Join me in making Greensboro an even better place to live, work, and do business! Together, we can create a city that fosters innovation, supports job growth, and ensures a thriving future for future generations. Your support, vote, and voice will help drive this progress forward. Let’s build a brighter Greensboro—together!

Donate today and be part of the movement for a better, more forward-thinking Greensboro. Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Your support makes the difference. Let’s get to work!