Thank you again to H.O.P.E. and I look forward to working with you all soon.
Monday, October 31, 2011
H.O.P.E. Forum
This Sunday afternoon I attended the final community forum organized by community organization -- H.O.P.E. (Helping Organize People Effectively). I wanted to thank Connie Russell and the H.O.P.E. board for putting on a well organized event. We started on time and finished on time. Also, thank you to the citizens and other community organization for turning out to hear the candidates and showing their commitment to change.
New Faith Full Gospel Fellowship Center
This past Sunday morning I was able to attend the New Faith Full Gospel Fellowship Center and visit with Bishop Kelly and his congregation. I can not thank you enough for such a warm welcome. The fellowship was great, the music wonderful (Perrell is amazing on the Sax), and Bishop Kelly's message was timely.
Thank you again for such a wonderful reception and I look forward to visiting again soon.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
BBQ Cook-off continues to gain Sponsors
During this campaign I have heard the need to continue to support Uptown and work toward an effort to build more festivals for the citizens and to help promote Lexington.
Last year, myself along with the Uptown Lexington Board did just that by adding a Cook-off for the Uptown area. I served as the Chairman of the Sponsorship committee and during the first year (2011) we were very successful. Let me thank all the 1st year sponsors and the committee, Tim Reagan, Michael Holhouser, Mike Turlington, Chad Hodges, Toby Prince and Jo Ellen Edwards -- just to name a few.
As we work to grow this event the Lexington Tourism Authority continues to be a partner and we thank you. Here is a link to one of the latest articles about the cook-off and LTA's sponsorship.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
KOOL 1440AM 99.9FM
This morning I had the opportunity to extend on some of my vision and ideas from last night's forum with "Politically Correct" on KOOL, formerly WLXN. Max and Steve were very welcoming and I appreciate the radio giving candidates the free area time. It's surprising that not all candidates took advantage of this opportunity.
Thanks guys - it was a lot of fun and I look forward to returning soon.
Chamber Forum
Last night I attended the fourth forum during this campaign and this one was the largest to date.
I want to thank the Lexington Chamber for hosting, Phillip McGirt for moderating and Chamber Ex. Burr Sullivan for organizing a well run forum.
The exchange of ideas and the opportunity for citizens to see and hear from the candidates is always informative for voters. Thank you for the opportunity.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Dispatch Article on Candidates
The Dispatch recently asked me to submit my answers to several questions regarding our city's future. This was also asked of all candidates. Below are the links to those articles and the answers provided by the candidates.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy Steering Committee
Our bi-weekly steering committee meeting for the Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy (YVRCA) met last week and the plans are moving along. We are still scheduled to open the southern campus in Davidson County during the fall of 2012, with plans for the northern campus fall of 2013.
We have a wonderful team of educators, business leaders, parents and others working toward this goal and I want to thank all of those involved, especially my co-chair Barry Sink, our project manager Mack McCary, Dr. Fred Mock and Dr. Ashley Hinson.
This project can be one of the main economic drivers for our community for years to come.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Mark your Calendars - Chamber Candidates Forum
Tuesday, October 18th at 7:00pm
Location: Lexington Senior High Auditorium
I look forward to seeing you all out for one of the last forums organized by citizens and/or non-profits. All candidates have been invited and this is a good opportunity to hear from the individuals asking for your vote.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Anthony "Jabo" Knotts
I wanted to congratulate Anthony "Jabo" Knotts on his latest book, "You Can Be More." This past Friday I attended the Lexington football game and I was able to catch up with Jabo. Jabo was there promoting his book and giving part of the proceeds to the Lexington football team. Thank you to all that turned out and purchased Jabo's new book. I am enjoying reading it myself.
Congrats, Jabo and keep up the good work, while spreading the message.
Ward 5 Candidates Forum
Last night I attended the third candidates forum, thus far, during this 2011. This was the first forum attended by my opponent and I still do not know what his platform or vision is for our city. What is John's plan to reduce our 16% unemployment rate? What is John's plan to improve our city's low number of college graduates? What is John's plan to help improve quality of life? At some point you are going to have to speak for yourself and not let others speak for you.
The citizens of Ward 5 and the AME Zion Church on 4th street helped put together this candidates forum. I would like to thank, Rick Holmes and AME Zion for hosting and giving the candidates an opportunity to be heard.
It is through open and honest dialogue with citizens that we will be able to work out of our current economic situation.
Monday, October 10, 2011
North Carolina Center for Voter Education
Earlier today I was able to spend a little time with the North Carolina Center for Voter Education and I have provided a link to their website.
This is an online voter guide provided by the Center and UNC-TV. All Lexington candidates are listed; however, not all of the candidates have posted information for you.
Thank you to UNC-TV and the NC Center for Voter Education for providing this service. This is just another way to help inform our community voters, so that they can make an educated decision on the future of our community on November 8th.
Monday, October 3, 2011
News is Spreading Nationwide
The previous Winston-Salem Journal article by Richard Craver about the Young Leadership Forum of Davidson County and Uptown Lexington's revitalization is spreading in webpost across the country.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Ward 1 and Ward 5 Block Party
I wanted to thank the citizens from Wards 1 and 5 for dropping by our block party yesterday. Also, thank you to Michael Evans for providing hot dogs and Corey McMillian for providing music for the event.
This was a great opportunity to listen to the concerns of the citizens from these Wards. Also this gave me a chance to explain my plan and vision for this city.
With our citizens input and involvement we will start to move this city forward.
Thank you and I look forward to working with you all soon.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Governor's Visit
Last week I was able to attend a Small Town Forum at DCCC, along with several local citizens and others from around the Piedmont Triad. The forum was delivered by the North Carolina Rural Center, Golden Leaf and other sponsors. Our Governor, Bev Predue, attended and addressed the audience in a town hall type setting.
The governor answered audience questions, listened to success stories and requests from the citizens in attendance.
I am glad to see from the state level, especially in economic development, that they are starting to focus on small towns. For us to turn this economy around it will start at the local level and we have to work to support and advocate for these locally owned and operated businesses and entrepreneurs.
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