GREENSBORO, N.C. — The University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) hosted a mayoral debate Sunday.
The debate was held among the city of Greensboro’s four candidates who are running for mayor which include:
- Mark Cummings
- Justin Outling
- Eric Robert
- Nancy Vaughan
Candidates took on multiple topics during the debate including public safety, race relations, jobs, housing and crime.
“Unfortunately, there is no magic pill to solve crime,” Greensboro Mayoral Candidate Eric Robert said.
Greensboro Mayor Vaughan said public safety is very key and priority during Sunday’s debate.
“Our crime rate is high, but we’ve also had a 14% reduction in crime since from last year,” Vaughan said.
Former Guilford County District Judge Mark Cummings said with the number of colleges and universities in Greensboro, the city has still faced a “great exodus” of college grads who relocate after receiving their degree.
“We need to keep that intellectual capital here in Greensboro, and work to strengthen the bond between East Greensboro and West Greensboro,” Cummings said.
WFMY News 2’s Ben Briscoe served as one of the moderators of the debate.
Greensboro's general election for mayor will be held Nov. 8. The primary is scheduled for May 17. The mayoral race was originally scheduled to be on the ballot in 2021 but was moved to 2022 due to redistricting delays.