Allen Johnson: Dear Greensboro: If could put you over my knee, I would
Greensboro voters had a chance to shape their city’s future in the October 7 primary, yet fewer than 11% turned out to vote. Despite a strong field of candidates and pressing local issues—from housing and infrastructure to public safety and economic growth—nearly 90% of eligible voters stayed home. The message is clear: local elections matter. With the general election on November 4 and early voting beginning Thursday, Greensboro residents now have a second chance to make their voices heard and influence the direction of their city.
Thank You, Lily Oatis, for a Thoughtful Interview
Nicky Smith, candidate for Greensboro City Council District 4, expresses gratitude to young journalist and podcast producer Lilt Oatis for her fair and thoughtful interview on Not Just Headlines. In his remarks, Smith emphasizes his commitment to bringing experienced leadership, fiscal responsibility, and common-sense solutions to City Hall—urging voters in District 4 to make their voices heard and choose new leadership for Greensboro’s future.
Protecting Greensboro: Leadership That Puts Families First
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
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
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.
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.