The BORO may not be growing and reproducing after all.
District 3 City Councilmember Zack Matheny sent an email to his fellow councilmembers and city staff on Tuesday, Dec. 6 asking that the proposed expansion of The BORO, the “social district” in downtown Greensboro where people are allowed to walk around with an alcoholic beverage, be continued.
Matheny, who is also president of Downtown Greensboro Inc. (DGI)], in the email states, “It is with great disappointment that I write you today expressing my confusion over the downtown special district map and vote for this evening’s meeting.
“First of all, as the district representative, I was not informed of any changes or asked of my opinion. A comparative example would be of another district representative making decisions for a separate district without ANY input from the current district rep. I can only imagine what would take place if I were to go into District 1 or 2 and just put things on the agenda without regard to the representative’s feelings, or knowledge.”
Matheny also notes that as president of DGI, he was one of the creators of the map for the current social district. He states that for the current map to be altered without consulting DGI when DGI will have to manage it, “Is completely and utterly inappropriate.”
Matheny also notes that he was not informed of the plan to initiate a social district on State Street, but despite the fact that he wasn’t informed, he does support it.
Matheny was elected to the City Council in the unprecedented July 26 election and was sworn into office in August as the only new member of the City Council. Matheny replaced former City Councilmember Justin Outling, who ran for mayor and lost to Mayor Nancy Vaughan.
As the District 3 councilmember, Outling often complained about not receiving information prior to meetings and Matheny has followed suit. However, Matheny, in his first months in office, has been far more vocal about the lack of information he has received from city staff and Matheny doesn’t wait for the meeting to be in process before making his concerns known.
Typical of the few who try to run this town. Good for him as he is correct and glad he called out east greensboro.
Sorry Zach, the bully’s on the Council aren’t used to having some one question their reasoning (or lack there of)
Shouldn’t Matheny as DGI grand pooba be unable to discuss or vote on these matters. Conflict of interests abound in our fair city.
My name is Brad Faircloth. I Have lived in Greensboro for 67 years.
I am moving out of Greensboro (as fast as I can) to the eastern part of the state.
Greensboro has become a trash dump. Look around you as you travel, The roads are in horrible shape, downed trees and limbs line most of our streets, It is hard to go from one side of town to the other without seeing a mattress or two on the side of the road.
Crows, which are a sign of trash, have become the national bird of Greensboro.
The new panhandling ordinance has done nothing to stop the constant throngs of homeless and beggars that intimidate us on sidewalks and intersections.
When a city panders and supports homeless people, more homeless people arrive.
Traffic enforcement is non existent, allowing our roads to become drag ways for loud obnoxious cars and trucks.
City and county taxes and service fee are out of control. They are huge burden to the citizens who have to pay them, Then when collected are simply wasted to benefit a few special interest groups
Greensboro is a prime example of what happens when irresponsible liberals are allowed to take over.
Greensboro is a prime example of what happens when people do not care enough to vote
Look around you, This city will only get worse!
I am very fortunate, I have found a place where hard working people and their earnings are respected!
I am leaving, and I will make make Damn sure I shake the dust from my feet as I cross the county line.
Regards,
B E Faircloth Jr
Mr. Faircloth,
You are quite welcome in Pleasant Garden. We have our issues but we ain’t Greensboro
I left a reply what happened to it?
Brad
Sounds like Methany isn’t quite in the club yet but as far as DGI running the social district isn’t that really up to the police?
Hey Zack, this will continue under the city manager you currently employ.
Thanks for documenting this clear conflict of interest. This article compliments the complaint filed with the IRS against Downtown Greensboro Inc. and Zack Matheny.
Thats GSO & GC leadership for you, better to ask for forgivness than permission…except that doesnt happen either!