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Guillermo Nurse
Location
Oxford, NC
Running For
Mayor
Affiliation
Independent
"Leading Oxford Forward"
Issues
Enhancing community policing efforts and fostering cooperation between law enforcement and residents
Community policing is an approach to law enforcement that emphasizes building positive relationships and working closely with community members to solve problems and enhance safety. To enhance community policing efforts and foster cooperation between law enforcement and residents.
Enhancing community policing requires dedication, patience, and ongoing efforts from both the law enforcement agencies and the community. It's not a one-size-fits-all solution, and what works in one community might not work in another. However, the core principles of building trust, being visible and accessible, partnering with the community, and continuous training and evaluation can be applied universally.
Attracting and retaining businesses
Attracting and retaining businesses is crucial for economic development, job creation, and overall community vitality. Both local and national governments, as well as regional development agencies, play a pivotal role in this process. Here are some strategies to consider:
Attracting Businesses:
Tax Incentives and Grants: Offer reduced tax rates or tax breaks for new businesses or specific industries you're looking to attract. Grants can also provide upfront capital to businesses looking to relocate or start.
Infrastructure Development: Ensure reliable transportation (roads, airports, ports), utilities, and broadband internet are available. Good infrastructure can reduce business costs and improve efficiency.
Streamlined Permitting Process: Simplify and expedite the processes for obtaining business licenses, building permits, and other necessary permissions.
Skilled Workforce: Focus on education and training programs to ensure a skilled workforce is available. Businesses are more li
Community involvement in decision-making
Community involvement in decision-making, also known as participatory governance or community engagement, is an essential element in ensuring that decisions made by local, regional, or even national governments reflect the needs and wishes of the people they serve. Here are some strategies and tools to encourage community involvement:
Public Meetings and Forums: Hold regular open meetings where community members can share their views and ask questions about current or upcoming projects.
Stakeholder Committees: Establish committees or advisory groups that represent a cross-section of the community to provide ongoing input on specific issues or projects.
Surveys and Polls: Use online platforms and physical surveys to gather the opinion of the wider community on specific topics.
Participatory Budgeting: Allow residents to allocate a portion of the municipal budget towards projects they prioritize. This hands-on approach makes residents a direct part of the decision-making process.
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Candidate info
About me
I am Guillermo Nurse, a retired US Navy Chief and mayoral candidate for Oxford. With 22 years of military service, I bring dedication and resilience to this role. As a proud member of the community for over a decade, I have fostered strong relationships and served on the city planning board. My vision for Oxford is centered around prioritizing the safety and well-being of our citizens. I am committed to adequately staffing and equipping our police and fire departments, as well as supporting infrastructure enhancements to prepare for future growth. Community unity is important to me, and I will establish focus groups to ensure every voice is heard. I am also committed to transparent communication and investing in our parks and recreation facilities. Enhancing community policing efforts and fostering cooperation between law enforcement and residents is a priority, as is attracting and retaining businesses for economic development. Community involvement in decision-making is crucial, and I will utilize public meetings, stakeholder committees, surveys, and participatory budgeting to ensure the needs and wishes of our residents are heard. With your support and trust, I am excited to work towards a bright future for Oxford.
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Why I'm Running
I am running for the position of Mayor as a member of the Independent party because I am deeply invested in the bright future of our community. With 22 years of military service as a US Navy Chief, I bring dedication and resilience to this role. As a resident of Oxford for over a decade, I have fostered strong relationships with neighbors and local business owners. If elected, I will prioritize the safety and well-being of our citizens by properly staffing and equipping our police and fire departments. I also aim to support infrastructure enhancements and prepare our city for anticipated growth. Unity within our community is crucial, and I plan to establish focus groups to ensure every voice is heard. Transparent communication with residents will be a priority, and I will champion investments in our parks and recreation facilities. I care deeply about enhancing community policing efforts and fostering cooperation between law enforcement and residents. Additionally, attracting and retaining businesses is crucial for economic development, and I will implement strategies to achieve this. Finally, community involvement in decision-making is fundamental, and I will utilize tools such as public meetings, stakeholder committees, and participatory budgeting to ensure the needs and wishes of our community are reflected in government decisions. Together, we can create a bright future for Oxford.
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Current Occupation
retired
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Past Experience
My name is Guillermo Nurse, and I proudly present myself to you as a mayoral candidate, bringing with me the dedication and resilience I honed during 22 years of military service, retiring as a US Navy Chief. For over a decade I’ve called Oxford my home, a decision that’s since been enriched by the strong relationships I’ve fostered with neighbors and local business owners.
During my time here, I’ve been an active member of our community and have had the honor of being appointed to the city planning board. My vision for Oxford emphasizes a steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens. This means maintaining a robust public safety presence, including our valued police and fire departments.
If given the honor of being elected, I pledge to:
Properly staff and equip our police and fire departments, ensuring our first responders have what they need to keep us safe.
Support the ongoing infrastructure enhancements and preparing our beautiful city for the
anticipated growth of 9,000 new homes in the coming four years.
Foster unity within our community by establishing focus groups across Oxford, ensuring every voice is heard.
Prioritize transparent communication with residents, making sure everyone remains informed.
Champion investments in our parks and recreation facilities, guaranteeing quality leisure spaces for everyone.
I’m deeply invested in our community’s bright future and am excited about the potential we have together. I kindly ask for your support and trust as we embark on this journey.
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Fun Fact
Love plants indoor and outdoor, really love to bring the greenery indoors, share plants with friends. Another hobby is woodworking enjoy restoring antique furniture. Former basketball coach , preferably younger generation.
Another of my favorite past time is my Parrot Tita and my Cane Corso Ella
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Issues
Enhancing community policing efforts and fostering cooperation between law enforcement and residents
Community policing is an approach to law enforcement that emphasizes building positive relationships and working closely with community members to solve problems and enhance safety. To enhance community policing efforts and foster cooperation between law enforcement and residents.
Enhancing community policing requires dedication, patience, and ongoing efforts from both the law enforcement agencies and the community. It's not a one-size-fits-all solution, and what works in one community might not work in another. However, the core principles of building trust, being visible and accessible, partnering with the community, and continuous training and evaluation can be applied universally.
Attracting and retaining businesses
Attracting and retaining businesses is crucial for economic development, job creation, and overall community vitality. Both local and national governments, as well as regional development agencies, play a pivotal role in this process. Here are some strategies to consider:
Attracting Businesses:
Tax Incentives and Grants: Offer reduced tax rates or tax breaks for new businesses or specific industries you're looking to attract. Grants can also provide upfront capital to businesses looking to relocate or start.
Infrastructure Development: Ensure reliable transportation (roads, airports, ports), utilities, and broadband internet are available. Good infrastructure can reduce business costs and improve efficiency.
Streamlined Permitting Process: Simplify and expedite the processes for obtaining business licenses, building permits, and other necessary permissions.
Skilled Workforce: Focus on education and training programs to ensure a skilled workforce is available. Businesses are more li
Community involvement in decision-making
Community involvement in decision-making, also known as participatory governance or community engagement, is an essential element in ensuring that decisions made by local, regional, or even national governments reflect the needs and wishes of the people they serve. Here are some strategies and tools to encourage community involvement:
Public Meetings and Forums: Hold regular open meetings where community members can share their views and ask questions about current or upcoming projects.
Stakeholder Committees: Establish committees or advisory groups that represent a cross-section of the community to provide ongoing input on specific issues or projects.
Surveys and Polls: Use online platforms and physical surveys to gather the opinion of the wider community on specific topics.
Participatory Budgeting: Allow residents to allocate a portion of the municipal budget towards projects they prioritize. This hands-on approach makes residents a direct part of the decision-making process.
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No endorsements available.
Candidate info
About me
I am Guillermo Nurse, a retired US Navy Chief and mayoral candidate for Oxford. With 22 years of military service, I bring dedication and resilience to this role. As a proud member of the community for over a decade, I have fostered strong relationships and served on the city planning board. My vision for Oxford is centered around prioritizing the safety and well-being of our citizens. I am committed to adequately staffing and equipping our police and fire departments, as well as supporting infrastructure enhancements to prepare for future growth. Community unity is important to me, and I will establish focus groups to ensure every voice is heard. I am also committed to transparent communication and investing in our parks and recreation facilities. Enhancing community policing efforts and fostering cooperation between law enforcement and residents is a priority, as is attracting and retaining businesses for economic development. Community involvement in decision-making is crucial, and I will utilize public meetings, stakeholder committees, surveys, and participatory budgeting to ensure the needs and wishes of our residents are heard. With your support and trust, I am excited to work towards a bright future for Oxford.
Why I'm Running
I am running for the position of Mayor as a member of the Independent party because I am deeply invested in the bright future of our community. With 22 years of military service as a US Navy Chief, I bring dedication and resilience to this role. As a resident of Oxford for over a decade, I have fostered strong relationships with neighbors and local business owners. If elected, I will prioritize the safety and well-being of our citizens by properly staffing and equipping our police and fire departments. I also aim to support infrastructure enhancements and prepare our city for anticipated growth. Unity within our community is crucial, and I plan to establish focus groups to ensure every voice is heard. Transparent communication with residents will be a priority, and I will champion investments in our parks and recreation facilities. I care deeply about enhancing community policing efforts and fostering cooperation between law enforcement and residents. Additionally, attracting and retaining businesses is crucial for economic development, and I will implement strategies to achieve this. Finally, community involvement in decision-making is fundamental, and I will utilize tools such as public meetings, stakeholder committees, and participatory budgeting to ensure the needs and wishes of our community are reflected in government decisions. Together, we can create a bright future for Oxford.
Current Occupation
retired
Past Experience
My name is Guillermo Nurse, and I proudly present myself to you as a mayoral candidate, bringing with me the dedication and resilience I honed during 22 years of military service, retiring as a US Navy Chief. For over a decade I’ve called Oxford my home, a decision that’s since been enriched by the strong relationships I’ve fostered with neighbors and local business owners.
During my time here, I’ve been an active member of our community and have had the honor of being appointed to the city planning board. My vision for Oxford emphasizes a steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens. This means maintaining a robust public safety presence, including our valued police and fire departments.
If given the honor of being elected, I pledge to:
Properly staff and equip our police and fire departments, ensuring our first responders have what they need to keep us safe.
Support the ongoing infrastructure enhancements and preparing our beautiful city for the
anticipated growth of 9,000 new homes in the coming four years.
Foster unity within our community by establishing focus groups across Oxford, ensuring every voice is heard.
Prioritize transparent communication with residents, making sure everyone remains informed.
Champion investments in our parks and recreation facilities, guaranteeing quality leisure spaces for everyone.
I’m deeply invested in our community’s bright future and am excited about the potential we have together. I kindly ask for your support and trust as we embark on this journey.
Fun Fact
Love plants indoor and outdoor, really love to bring the greenery indoors, share plants with friends. Another hobby is woodworking enjoy restoring antique furniture. Former basketball coach , preferably younger generation.
Another of my favorite past time is my Parrot Tita and my Cane Corso Ella