Michael McKinney

Environment / Energy Green Infrastructure: Promote solar energy, energy-efficient buildings. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Community Policing: Increase officer engagement in neighborhoods and expand crisis response teams for mental health/substance abuse calls. Housing Goal: Ensure every resident can access safe, attainable and mix use housing citywide. Wages / Job Benefits Living-Wage Jobs: Advocate for city contracts and incentives to prioritize businesses that pay fair wages and hire locally. Housing Expand Housing: Partner with developers, nonprofits, and state agencies to increase funding for housing opportunities. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Neighborhood Watch Support: Strengthen partnerships between police and community groups to enhance public safety. Infrastructure / Transportation Broadband Access: Partner with providers to close the digital divide in low-income neighborhoods where needed. Economy Workforce Development: Wor to enhance partnerships with Guilford County Schools, GTCC, and employers (Toyota, Boom, Honda Jet) to align training programs with high-demand jobs. Infrastructure / Transportation Roads & Public Transit: Accelerate repairs for water lines and expand the Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) routes to connect job centers. Social Services Support Homebuyers Equally: Offer guidance on down payment options and financial literacy resources to assist all buyers in making informed decision. Infrastructure / Transportation Revitalize Corridors: Target investment in underserved commercial areas (e.g., E. Market St., High Point Rd.) to spur equitable development.