Protecting Greensboro: Leadership That Puts Families First

Nicky Smith shares his vision for a safer, stronger Greensboro in District 4.

As Greensboro grapples with a staggering rise in crime, our City Council’s failure to address public safety is more evident than ever. With 26 homicides reported this year and a police department operating 90 officers short, the urgency for real leadership is clear. Our brave officers are leaving for better opportunities, leaving our community vulnerable. It’s time for a change—time to create an environment that attracts and retains the best law enforcement talent. Join me in demanding accountability and action for a safer Greensboro. The time for excuses has passed; the time for real leadership is now.

Greensboro’s Public Safety Crisis: Time for Real Leadership

Nicky Smith shares his vision for a safer, stronger Greensboro in District 4.

As Greensboro grapples with a staggering rise in crime, our City Council’s failure to address public safety is more evident than ever. With 26 homicides reported this year and a police department operating 90 officers short, the urgency for real leadership is clear. Our brave officers are leaving for better opportunities, leaving our community vulnerable. It’s time for a change—time to create an environment that attracts and retains the best law enforcement talent. Join me in demanding accountability and action for a safer Greensboro. The time for excuses has passed; the time for real leadership is now.

The American Dream is Under Attack in Greensboro – And I Have a Plan to Save It

Greensboro families are being priced out by skyrocketing property taxes. City Council candidate Nicky Smith shares her plan to work with state legislators for constitutional reform that caps tax increases, protects homeowners, and preserves the American Dream for future generations.

When I bought my first home here in Greensboro thirty-five years ago, I never imagined I’d be writing about how property taxes are crushing families’ dreams of homeownership. Last month, I sat across from a young couple who’d been saving for three years to buy their first home. When their lender ran the numbers including projected property taxes, they realized they couldn’t afford it. ‘We might have to move to High Point or Winston,’ she told me, tears in her eyes. That conversation haunts me because I know they’re not alone. Runaway property taxes don’t just hurt current homeowners – they’re destroying the pathway to homeownership for an entire generation.

Faith. Family. Capitalism. These Are Our Shared Values—And Mine Too.

Nicky Smith is a seasoned business leader with over 45 years of experience, a dedicated community advocate, and a candidate for Greensboro City Council. Passionate about fostering economic growth, supporting families, and creating a safer, thriving community, Nicky brings a proven track record of leadership and a vision for Greensboro’s future.

No matter where you’re from or how you vote, I believe we all want the same things: the freedom to practice our faith, the right to raise our families our way, and the opportunity to build something meaningful through hard work. Those aren’t partisan ideas—they’re human values. And they’re the ones I’ve lived by my whole life.

As your candidate for Greensboro City Council, I’m not here to play political games. I’m here to stand up for the principles that unite us—faith, family, and the entrepreneurial spirit that built this city. Let’s get back to common sense and move forward together.