It’s not quite as big a draw as a presidential election, but this year’s local election will mean a lot when it comes to the future directions of Greensboro and Jamestown.
The Guilford County Board of Elections has publicized the early voting schedule for the Tuesday, Oct. 7 Municipal Primary Election following the North Carolina State Board of Elections approval of the proposed schedule.
According to information sent out by the local Board of Elections, the in-person, early voting period for the October 2025 Municipal Primary Elections runs from Thursday, Sept. 18, starting at 8 a.m. through Saturday, Oct. 4, ending at 3 p.m. that day.
The board notes that only registered voters who live within the municipalities of Greensboro and Jamestown are eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
Also, Greensboro and Jamestown precincts will of course be open on Election Day, Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Here’s a list of the county’s early voting sites:
Old Guilford County Courthouse
Carolyn Q. Coleman Room, First Floor, Room 108
301 W. Market St., Greensboro
Bur-Mil Park Clubhouse
5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd, Greensboro
Greensboro Complex – Special Event Center
1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro
Jamestown Town Hall
301 E. Main St., Jamestown
You can visit GuilfordCountyNC.gov/EarlyVoting to see a detailed schedule of locations and hours.
In addition, residents can request absentee ballots now for the upcoming election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Tuesday, Sept. 23.
The hours and sites for the November 4 Municipal General Election will be published at a later date.
Those looking for answers to other questions related to the elections can visit GuilfordCountyNC.gov/Elections for more information. The site will also have a popular feature that lets people know how long the lines are at various sites.
This fall’s municipal election is one of the most important Greensboro has seen in a generation. For the first time in 30 years, voters have a real chance to change the direction of our city by electing leaders with proven, experienced leadership.
Greensboro is at a turning point. Families are struggling with higher costs, neighborhoods are seeing declining services, and public safety remains a serious concern. Too often, the City Council has ignored the everyday needs of residents. One clear example is the decision to eliminate loose-leaf collection. This long-standing service helped seniors, working parents, and homeowners maintain their properties without added cost or burden. Taking it away has left residents paying hundreds of dollars for private pickup and left our streets looking neglected. I am committed to restoring this essential service because basic quality-of-life issues matter.
My priorities are straightforward: restore accountability, support public safety, strengthen our economy, and ensure tax dollars work for the people who pay them. With more than 45 years of experience building and leading small businesses right here in Greensboro, I know how to make tough decisions, balance budgets, and deliver results.
Early Voting for the October 7 Municipal Primary Election begins Thursday, September 18, and runs through Saturday, October 4. Locations include the Old Guilford County Courthouse, Bur-Mil Park Clubhouse, and the Greensboro Special Event Center. I encourage every eligible voter to make their voice heard in this critical election.
This election is about more than filling seats. It is about charting a new course for Greensboro’s future. Together, we can restore services, rebuild trust, and create a city where families want to live, work, and thrive.
Sincerely,
Nicky Smith
Candidate, Greensboro City Council – District 4
https://nickyforgreensboro.com/vote/
why should low income taxpayers collect your mountain of leaves from your estate when private enterprise is ready & willing to solve your personal ‘problem’ ?
@marklsparkl, Have you seen Greensboro? Middle and lower income neighborhoods have plenty of trees to deal with.
Mr Smith,
Will you publicly state your position on the upcoming property tax reevaluation? It is widely known the City of Greensboro will see a $70+ million windfall next year if the current tax rate if left unchanged. Many of your constituents will face a mighty tax increase at the very time when the economy could well be slowing down.
Thank you for raising this critical issue. Property tax reevaluations affect every family in Greensboro, and we cannot ignore the impact. If the current rate is left unchanged, the City could see a $70+ million windfall. That may sound like a positive for City Hall, but in reality, it means many households and businesses will be hit with sharp tax increases at a time when people are already concerned about the economy.
My position is straightforward: every line item in the city’s budget and every department’s spending must be closely reviewed to make sure it is aligned with the priorities of our citizens. If the reevaluation results in higher bills for families, the Council must have the discipline to adjust the tax rate to a revenue-neutral level rather than treating this as an automatic payday for the government. Greensboro should not balance its books on the backs of homeowners and small businesses.
I will always put the needs of citizens first when it comes to taxes, services, and budgeting decisions.
— Nicky Smith
Candidate, Greensboro City Council District 4
You dodged the question. What you failed to review was the tax rate, now and after. Reevaluation should be revenue neutral. How about it?
Voter apathy will be the death of us. It will be interesting to see the turnout this year. Please remember, you have no voice, left or right, if you don’t vote.
I could not agree more. Local elections shape our daily lives in ways that national politics often do not. Please take the time to learn about the candidates and their priorities, and make sure the person you support is not part of the same legacy of career politicians. We need new, business-experienced, proven leadership to move Greensboro forward.
Please vote—your voice matters.
What issues are on the ballot?
ditto ! the lack of a candidate list with platforms is evidence ‘voting’ is a rigged game.
Early voting needs to go. Declare Election Day a national holiday. If early voting must happen, make the Saturday and Sunday BEFORE election Day.
Let’s at least try to reinstate voting integrity.
Agreed. In Germany, many people have voted early only to find that SEVEN of their candidates have suddenly DIED in the last few weeks. It’s too late to put new candidates on the ballots, and substitute candidates are among those who have expired.
Early voting is a danger to fair voting. Wait until election day to vote, which ensures your candidate gets your vote.
Patrick,
I agree with you—we need to get back to voter integrity. Declaring Election Day a holiday and limiting early voting to just before would help restore trust in the process and ensure fairness. I could not help but see in the news today a California Woman Illegally Registers Dog, Casts Mail-In Ballots — Now Faces Felonies
https://dailycaller.com/2025/09/05/california-woman-illegally-registers-dog-casts-mail-ballots-faces-felonies/
Nicky Smith
Candidate, Greensboro City Council – District 4
https://nickyforgreensboro.com/vote/
Current voting does not lack integrity. Only the people who claim mass fraud that doesn’t exist lack integrity.
Will the Rhino be printing any candidate comparisons and recommendations?
The Rhino will be reporting on the races but is unlikely to put out endorsements.
Scott,
I respect that the Rhino has chosen not to endorse candidates. At the very least, I believe it would serve your readers well to publish the candidates in each race, along with their bios and leadership experience. That way, voters can make informed decisions, even without formal endorsements.
Sincerely,
Nicky Smith
Candidate, Greensboro City Council – District 4
https://nickyforgreensboro.com/vote/
So Scott who would you endorse. I feel a little cheeky this morning.Lol!
Jess, I am still studying all the candidates so I haven’t done endorsements, but I will say this much about the field. Of all the candidates in the races, the two that I know very very well are Robbie Perkins and Richard Beard and I think very very highly of both of them as human beings and find them to be wonderful people with great senses of humor.
Scott, early voting starts Friday. We are getting mailers from candidates, but none list party affiliation. Do you have info on each candidate’s party affiliation that you can publish here?
Hi Scott! Richard Beard is Awesome
Should we the people abolish ALL parties, research each candidate, then vote for the one who the voter feels is best qualified?
Am I correct to say individuals vote along party lines without reviewing candidates qualifications?
Agreed a voter must present ID to vote. How many elections have occurred with people who are not legal to vote, vote?
For those who seek more information-
Greensboro news & Record recently did an article on all the candidates with questions asked about their positions, qualifications and party affiliation.