Greensboro Needs New Leadership — And Here’s Why

Greensboro has been named one of the best places to live in America — but rising property taxes and poor fiscal management are putting that status at risk. In “Fixing Greensboro: Real Leadership, Lower Taxes, Better Results,” City Council candidate Nicky Smith calls for common-sense leadership that prioritizes citizens over politics. With over 45 years of business experience, Smith lays out a plan to lower taxes, control spending, and bring real accountability to City Hall.
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.