Former Greensboro City Councilmember Jim Kee announced Wednesday, Feb. 15, that he is running for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in 2024.
Although, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has not made an official announcement, it is a poorly kept secret that his plan is to run for governor in 2024, which would leave the lieutenant governor’s seat open.
Kee served on the Greensboro City Council representing District 2 from 2009 to 2013, when he lost to Jamal Fox.
Kee ran for the state House in 2014 and for the District 2 City Council seat in 2017, but came up short both times.
Kee said he was at a Republican convention recently talking about running for mayor of Greensboro and someone suggested that he consider running for lieutenant governor, since that seat would be open. Kee said that one of his considerations was that Republicans have a difficult time getting elected in Greensboro.
He said, “If I can help the citizens of Greensboro, I can sure help the people of North Carolina.”
Kee said, “Greensboro is growing by leaps and bounds. It’s the next boom city in North Carolina and we are going to need some help and direction at the state level. Being elected statewide I think I could have more of an effect for Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh and all of the cities and towns in the state.”
Kee’s campaign brochure states, “Jim’s passion is to impact N.C. through lowering taxes, increasing business, and establishing a government that represents all the people. He is a developer and farmer as well as Executive Director of Concept Innovators CDC, Inc. where he is developing senior and veteran housing in Greensboro, an Aquaponics urban farm, and a solar farm.”
Kee’s campaign brochure also lists a number of issues including:
“Affordable Housing – seniors, veterans, law enforcement, teachers, state employees, 1st responders. Veterans and seniors should get care first.”
“Support the Police. Police deserve and increase in pay.”
“Increase teacher and state employees pay.”
“Pro-Life & Pro-children – we must preserve the innocence of our children by not exposing them to anti-Biblical teaching.”
Lower taxes….now that’s a new concept for this city and county to think about instead of all the socialism BS.
Sounds great at first glance, he checks all my boxes!
Mine too!
Oh dear, I was about to write something nice about Mr Kee as he seemed a sensible City Councilman back in the day.
But he ruined it by including a list of people for affordable housing that included the usual favorites, but not young people who desperately need to get into their first home if they are to have any chance of achieving the American Dream.
And as for upping teachers’ and state employees’ pay, I kind of agree… Up theirs.
Oh heck no!
Good for Jim, he would make a great Lt. Gov. I wish him luck. I suspect there will be others running, but he brings a fresh face and ideas. It speaks well of his commitment to service.
I think Jim Kee would be a good fit for the Lt Governor role. Had a chance to briefly speak with him since his annoucement and while he is a candidate for all peopele, he is definitely interested in what young adults in this state have to say. I have already started to spread the word to my own son, college students i know, and younger adults who will orobably be affected most by the politics of this state and this nation moving forward to listen to what he has to say. Best thing we can do is support him if we believe in his efforts. I DO…
I am running for Lt Governor as well.
Peter Boykin
PeterBoykin.com
He lives in a neighborhood (Kings Forest) he developed in East Greensboro. He is the President of the HOA and his wife is the vice-president. They recently raised HOA fees from $15 to $45 and refuses to give an itemized list of what the increase will be used for. Let’s get an in-depth look on that. He’s not as anti-tax increase as he claims.
I agree with Sal. Kee is not for the people of his immediate community, so how can anyone trust him at the state level. James Kee should be ashamed of his behavior. Just ask the community of Knottingham Forest in the 4300 block of Lord Jeff Dr.
JIM KEE is unfit to manage anything at all. Even his claim to be a farmer is fraudulent, unless you consider two small goats caged at his rental property, to be a farm. His Development Company, Kee Development, with his wife as co-partner, attempted to established a Planned Community, called Knottingham Forest Owners Association. Located at the 4300 block of Lord Jeff Dr, in Greensboro. They collect fees from the community but do not provide any itemized list of expenditures. Moreover, Kee himself terrorizes his neighbors as a dictator, for bogus “violations” of his HOA, however he himself has a rental property that has an entire wall of siding missing, and he erected a fence less than six feet from his front door, which is also against, his own covenants he composed. Jim Kee even went as far as stealing his neighbor’s pile of mulch that they had in front their home, without any notice, officially or a mere neighborly conversation.
Save your vote for someone who is honest and can provide recommendations from their immediate neighbors!
JIM KEE, is not a people’s person nor can he manage a simple Planned Community. Anyone thinking about supporting Kee, should first speak with his immediate neighbors of Knottingham Forest Owners Association.