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Richard Beard
Greensboro City Council - At Large
About the Office
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Oct 7, 2025
About Me
Party
Nonpartisan
Occupation
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My Top Issues
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Collaborate with leadership from our schools and parks & recreation department to develop after-school programs to keep at-risk students off the street, out of local gangs and avoiding criminal mischief.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Fund salaries, equipment, and training for our police officers, fire fighters, and first-responders. Support them and respect them. Enforce the laws, especially better traffic enforcement.
Economy
Support quality job creation and economic growth in the city, support small businesses and the expansion of existing industries and commerce. Reduce the red tape bureaucracy that continues to hold Greensboro back.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Invest in our city’s infrastructure to support growth and renew neighborhoods with updated water, sewer, roads, sidewalks, and high-speed internet.
Housing
Support public-private partnerships to address affordable housing and housing availability. Cut through the red tape that is delaying successes in creation of affordable housing solutions.
Arts / Culture
Champion new arts and entertainment initiatives to bring new life, energy and commerce to our downtown region.
Economy
Advance workforce development initiatives to prepare our current and future workforce for increasing demand for job-ready workers.
Economy
Support strategic redevelopment projects to revitalize underutilized commercial areas and create new business opportunities.
Legislation
Prioritize and allocate funding toward creating a vibrant, safe and inviting downtown.
Arts / Culture
Leverage sports tourism to drive economic growth by enhancing facilities, attracting major events, and increasing visitor spending in Greensboro.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Update and restore our Community Recreation Centers with modern amenities and features to better serve our citizens.
Environment / Energy
Repair and improve our existing recreational assets such as the Greensboro SportsPlex, Hester Park, Spencer Love Tennis Center, as well as neighborhood fields, basketball courts, and community swimming pools.
Who I'm Running Against
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