Issues

Issues

  • Continued Economic Development
  • Continue the public/private partnership that is revitalizing our city’s core
    1. More than $180-million of additional committed private development surrounding BB&T Point
    2. An additional $80-million of committed private development in the city’s core adjacent to the stadium
  • Support the continued development of the north end of the city which is attracting businesses that will provide good paying jobs for our residents.
  • Support and promote opportunity zones that will help attract small-scale manufactures to set up shop in our underutilized neighborhoods with vacant warehouse space.
  • Work to attract and retain young professionals to our city.

Safety and Security

  • Support the men and women of our Police Department
  • Continue to support and promote the efforts of High Point Community Against Violence (HPCAV)
  • Continue the Mayor’s Youth Mentorship program which provides our youth with positive mentors
  • Support and promote the new Anti-Violence Campaign which encourages our residents to Stop the Silence, End the Violence.

Budget

  • No increases to the property tax rate
  • Actively encourage development and attract new businesses that will help financially support our city’s infrastructure
  • Ensure the City Council operates as responsible stewards of your money

Schools

  • Continue to advocate at the county and state level to improve our schools
  • Support the volunteer Schools Committee that is studying how we can ensure our kids are receiving the best education possible
  • Work with our police department to ensure our children are safe when attending school