We have some new reporting at the Rhino Times regarding the violent incident at the home of Greensboro’s city manager, Tai Jaiyeoba. There is some discussion about whether the City Council should be considering this matter. When Zack Matheny suggested a closed meeting on this matter, he got some pushback […]
Category: Greensboro Political Culture
Our “Diverse” City Manager
There is an interesting article in the Rhino Times that discusses Greensboro’s City Manager– Tai Jaiyeoba. (See also additional reports.) There was a domestic violence call at his home to which police responded. The article suggests he had broken his arm and/or dislocated his shoulder. It was reported that his […]
New Agenda Items for City of Greensboro Taxpayers
An item in the Triad Business Journal caught my eye yesterday. There was apparently a meeting of people who were attempting to envision Greensboro’s future and what needs to happen in the city. It was expressed that we need a convention center in the downtown area. But that is not […]
Greensboro Most LGBT Friendly City In NC
The Rhino Times reports that the Human Rights Campaign has rated the city of Greensboro as “perfect”– scoring 100%– with its metrics used to describe various municipalities on LGBT issues. This approach toward being LGBT-friendly began nearly 20 years ago when Keith Holliday was mayor. The first move was to […]
“Community Meeting” Infuriates Friendly Neighborhood
I attended a community meeting tonight that was called by Bo Rodenbough. It was held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Rodenbough is an attorney with the Brooks Pierce law firm who represents Glenn Drew– the former head of American Hebrew Academy– in his efforts to rezone a property on Friendly […]
Friendly Rezoning Group Takes To Task Former Hebrew School Leader
Recall that the property in question for the Friendly Avenue rezoning controversy is owned by Glenn Drew. He is the nephew of Maurice Sabbah, the gentleman who funded the development of the American Hebrew Academy school and property at the intersection of Hobbs Rd. and Jefferson Road in Greensboro. Mr. […]
Greensboro’s Homeless and Center City Park
There was an interesting article on the Rhino Times website that highlights a discussion among Greensboro City Council members that Greensboro is attracting large numbers of homeless folks from other states and other cities. Another article discussing the homeless quotes Zack Matheny commenting on the fact that the homeless are […]
The Triad Black Farmer’s Market
As announced in the Rhino Times, this is a Guilford County initiative. It is therefore a Skip Alston initiative. A few questions arise. Is this inherently discriminatory? Is this patently unconstitutional– and therefore illegal? And finally– is the pope Catholic?
Greensboro To Set New Murder Record
John Hammer has a good article in the Rhino Times. He reveals that Greensboro’s previous record for murders in one year occurred three years ago. We had 62 homicides during 2020. He reports we have already had 58 homicides this year through October 8. We are therefore likely to break […]
Beware Alston’s “One Guilford”
Skip Alston is hyping a planned “State of the County” address to be given on Wednesday, September 20 according to the Rhino Times. He and the county are planning to make it a big deal. The theme is “One Guilford: Building Stronger Communities Together”. Lots of people are being invited […]