Lindy Perry-Garnette

Lindy Perry-Garnette

Education

Bachelor's

Roanoke College

Graduate

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Personal

Profession

YMCA CEO

Contact

Personal website

Lindy Perry-Garnette was a candidate for at-large representative on the Greensboro City Council in North Carolina. She was defeated in the primary election on October 10, 2017. Click here to read Perry-Garnette's response to Ballotpedia's 2017 municipal candidate survey.

Although city council elections in Greensboro are officially nonpartisan, Perry-Garnette identifies as a member of the Democratic Party.

Biography

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Perry-Garnette earned a B.A. in psychology from Roanoke College and an M.S.S.W. from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

At the time of her 2017 run for city council, Perry-Garnette was the executive director of the YWCA of Greensboro. Her professional experience also includes work as an associate adjunct professor at the University of Maryland-University College, the executive director of Metro DC PFLAG, a social work field instructor at George Mason University, the executive director of SERVE, Inc., the director of child and family mental health at the National Mental Health Association, and a program manager for Prince William County.

Perry-Garnette has served as the vice president of the United Way Executive Directors Council and as a member of the Commission on the Status of Women, the Human Relations Commission, the Police Citizen Review Board, and the board of directors of the Guilford Partnership for Children.

Elections

2017

See also: Mayoral election in Greensboro, North Carolina (2017) and Municipal elections in Greensboro, North Carolina (2017)

The following candidates ran in the primary election for the at-large seats on the Greensboro City Council.

Greensboro City Council At-Large, Primary Election, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Yvonne Johnson Incumbent	22.42%	10,639
Marikay Abuzuaiter Incumbent	14.65%	6,952
Mike Barber Incumbent	11.29%	5,357
Michelle Kennedy	11.26%	5,345
Dave Wils	7.93%	3,761
T. Dianne Bellamy-Small	7.03%	3,336
Dan Jackson	5.84%	2,772
Irving Allen	4.63%	2,196
James Ingram	3.00%	1,424
Lindy Perry-Garnette	2.88%	1,366
M.A. Bakie	2.79%	1,325
Tijuana Hayes	2.57%	1,219
Jodi Bennett-Bradshaw	1.41%	671
Andy Nelson	1.19%	563
Sylvine Hill	1.12%	530
Total Votes		47,456
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "10/10/2017 Official Primary Election Results - Guilford," accessed October 27, 2017

Campaign themes

2017

Candidate survey

See also: Ballotpedia's municipal government candidate survey

Perry-Garnette participated in Ballotpedia's 2017 survey of municipal government candidates. The following sections display her responses to the survey questions. When asked what her top priority would be if elected, the candidate made the following statement:

“	Good-paying jobs	”
—Lindy Perry-Garnette (September 30, 2017)

Ranking the issues

The candidate was asked to rank the following issues by importance in the city, with 1 being the most important and 12 being the least important: city services (trash, utilities, etc.), civil rights, crime reduction/prevention, environment, government transparency, homelessness, housing, K-12 education, public pensions/retirement funds, recreational opportunities, transportation, and unemployment. This table displays this candidate's rankings from most to least important.

Issue importance ranking
Candidate's ranking	Issue	Candidate's ranking	Issue
1	Unemployment	7	Environment
2	Government transparency	8	City services (trash, utilities, etc.)
3	Civil rights	9	Recreational opportunities
4	Housing	10	Transportation
5	Crime reduction/prevention	11	K-12 education
6	Homelessness	12	Public pensions/retirement funds

Nationwide municipal issues

The candidate was asked to answer questions from Ballotpedia regarding issues facing cities across America. The questions are in the left column and the candidate's responses are in the right column. Some questions provided multiple choices, which are noted after those questions.

Question	Response
Is it important for the city’s budget to be balanced?Answer options: Not important; Not important, but required by state law; A little important; A little important, but required by state law; Important; Very important	Very important
Which level of government do you feel should set a minimum wage?Answer options: None, Local, State, Federal	Local
What do you think is the best way to improve a city’s public safety? Candidates could write their own answer or choose from the following options: Increased economic opportunities, Increased police presence/activity, Harsher penalties for offenders, Public outreach/education programs	Transparency and better training.
How do you think your city should emphasize economic development? Candidates could write their own answer or choose from the following options: Changing zoning restrictions, Create a more competitive business climate, Focusing on small business development, Instituting a citywide minimum wage, Recruiting new businesses to your city, Regulatory and licensing reforms, and tax reform	Focusing on small business development
What is the one thing you’re most proud of about your city?	The indomitable spirit of its people.
What is the one thing you’d most like to change about your city?	Police/Community relations.

Additional themes

Perry-Garnette's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“	Responsive & Honest Government Folks want their elected officials to be more accessible, to welcome their ideas and hear their concerns. Citizens must be able to trust elected officials to act in the best interest of the city and all citizens. The best way to establish and maintain this trust is through transparency. Only when city business is conducted with openness can citizens fulfill their responsibility to be involved and hold our governing bodies accountable. Public Safety One of the most important and costly functions of local government is public safety. Our police officers, firefighters and first responders must have the training and equipment they need to perform in ways dictated by best practices and our community’s standards. Pay must be competitive to attract the best talent possible. Economic Development We must support existing businesses and encourage new ones. A business friendly environment is a necessity for the future of our city. Part of this effort involves assisting minority and woman owned businesses in competing for local jobs, contracts and sub-contracts on city projects. Housing Some housing solutions do not require more regulation or more direct city dollars. We should focus on fairly enforcing existing zoning and city ordinances throughout the city while cultivating greater community involvement through private/public partnerships for rehabbing run down properties. Parks, Recreation & Green Spaces Some of the best things Greensboro has going for it are our parks, recreation facilities and green spaces. They provide affordable and accessible places for individuals and families to engage in healthy recreation and relaxation. They are good for the environment too. They must be protected and maintained throughout the city. Equality & Fairness City Council represents all residents of Greensboro. As such, each resident should have equal access to Council members and their concerns and ideas should be considered. Each part of the city is as important as any other. Economic incentives and city resources should be shared equitably to significantly decrease the disparities that currently exist.	”
—Lindy Perry-Garnette's campaign website, (2017)

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See also

Greensboro, North Carolina	North Carolina	Municipal government	Other local coverage

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