The following is a letter to the editor by Rhino Times Reader Nicky Smith.
At the recent Greensboro City Council meeting, Councilmembers Nancy Hoffmann and Nancy Vaughan unjustly attacked me. They misrepresented my leadership and policies to discredit me. This was an orchestrated and planned attack on me and my conservative views and values. Interestingly, they did not spend time questioning other candidates—what are they afraid of?
I never claimed sole credit for the Preserve Friendly Avenue initiative; over 1,500 homeowners worked together to secure the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO). If you ask any of the Preserve Friendly initiative committee members, they will tell you that I was the driving force behind all the activities to achieve the NCO. Authentic leadership is about mobilizing communities, not self-promotion.
My stance on annexation has been distorted. I support responsible growth and advocate a temporary pause to ensure infrastructure and public services can keep up. However, our city services are not ready to annex more space, and without proper planning, we risk overwhelming essential resources. Reckless expansion without planning harms our city.
Contrary to false claims, I never proposed permanently turning First Horizon Coliseum into a homeless shelter. I suggested exploring emergency solutions for extreme weather conditions—a practical, compassionate approach.
Attacking my voting record is a weak political distraction. My decades of civic involvement, job creation, and advocacy speak louder than missed municipal elections. Ironically, Hoffmann herself did not vote in local elections for 13 years before running for office.
The baseless COVID-19 accusations are pure smear tactics. My business followed all mandated protocols, and Vaughan’s claims are unsubstantiated attempts at character assassination.
Greensboro deserves leaders who focus on real solutions, not political theatrics. This only fuels my strong campaign for City Council District 4 in the Fall 2025 election. I remain committed to responsible leadership and prioritize our city’s future over partisan attacks.
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Sincerely,
Nicky Smith
