Richard Beard
Richard Beard is running for election for an at-large seat of the Greensboro City Council in North Carolina. He is on the ballot in the primary on October 7, 2025.[source]
Beard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Richard Beard was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Greensboro College.[1]
Beard has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Guilford Merchants Association/Firstpoint Resources
- Tournament Host Committee of Greensboro
- Greensboro Sports Council
- War Memorial Coliseum Commission
- Learn to Swim Inc. Program (in partnership with Guilford County Schools)
- Greensboro Realtors Commercial Alliance (Greensboro Realtors Association)
- Wellspring Retirement Community
- NAIOP Piedmont Triad Chapter
- Greensboro Transit Authority
- Greensboro Partnership Committee on Regionalism
- Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Task Force for Tanger Performing Arts Center
- Greensboro College
Elections
2025
See also: City elections in Greensboro, North Carolina (2025)
General election
The primary will occur on October 7, 2025. The general election will occur on November 4, 2025. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Greensboro City Council At-large (3 seats)
The following candidates are running in the primary for Greensboro City Council At-large on October 7, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Hugh Holston (Nonpartisan)  | |
| Jamilla Pinder (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Irving Allen (Nonpartisan) | |
 | Richard Beard (Nonpartisan) | |
 | T. Dianne Bellamy-Small (Nonpartisan) | |
 | Carla Franklin (Nonpartisan) | |
 | LaToya B. Gathers (Nonpartisan) | |
| Samuel Hawkins (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Michael McKinney (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Denise Roth (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Richard Beard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Beard's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Proven Economic Development Leader with $1B+ Results: I've delivered tangible results for Greensboro's economy, bringing over $1 billion in development and creating thousands of jobs through strategic sports and entertainment initiatives. My experience working with city government from the business side gives me unique insight into how to cut through red tape, streamline processes, and make strategic investments that benefit all residents - from downtown revitalization to neighborhood infrastructure improvements.
- Streamlined Government That Works for Everyone: City government should serve residents efficiently, not create unnecessary barriers. I'll work to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks that delay permits, slow business development, and frustrate homeowners trying to improve their properties. My goal is transparent city leadership responsive city services that support both economic growth and quality of life improvements across all of Greensboro's diverse neighborhoods.
- Strategic Community Investment in Infrastructure and Youth: Smart investments in our community infrastructure - from downtown development to recreational facilities to youth programming - create long-term benefits for families and businesses. Through my board service with programs like Learn to Swim, I've seen how targeted community investments pay dividends for generations. I'll bring this same strategic approach to city-wide planning and budgeting.
2. Infrastructure & Urban Planning: Strategic investments in public safety, downtown revitalization, transportation improvements, and community facilities that enhance quality of life and attract visitors and new residents.
3. Youth Development & Community Programming: Supporting programs that provide positive alternatives for young people, from recreational activities to educational opportunities.
Economic development leadership is equally critical. Council members must work collaboratively to create an environment where businesses can thrive, jobs are created, and our tax base grows sustainably. My three decades in economic development have shown me that strategic public-private partnerships and streamlined processes are essential for attracting investment while ensuring development benefits all residents.
Effective governance requires cutting through bureaucratic red tape that delays projects and frustrates residents trying to access city services. Council members should advocate for efficient, responsive government that works for families, businesses, and community organizations alike.
Community representation means listening to constituents across all neighborhoods and demographics, ensuring diverse voices are heard in city planning and policy decisions. This includes supporting youth programming, infrastructure improvements, and quality-of-life initiatives that make Greensboro attractive for families and businesses.
My legacy should be measured in tangible results: streamlined city processes that remove unnecessary barriers, strategic investments in infrastructure and youth programming that benefit generations to come, and continued growth that creates opportunities across all of Greensboro's diverse neighborhoods. I want to help ensure that today's young families have the same opportunities I had - to build meaningful careers, raise their children in safe neighborhoods, and contribute to a community that values both tradition and progress.
Most importantly, I hope to leave behind a city government that operates with the same collaborative spirit and results-oriented approach that has guided my career. I want future residents to experience what I've been blessed to experience - a city where you can grow professionally, where your children can thrive in quality schools and programs, and where multiple generations of families choose to stay and build their lives.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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