More candidates come out

Local activist Ben Holder will announce today his intent to run in D-1 against likely opponent T. Dianne Bellamy-Small. A natural decision by Holder. And judging by his recent statements in front of City Council, Holder is a fan of transparency and accountability; something this Council desperately needs. Good move. This one bears watching.

Other names likely for D-1 include a rematch with Luther Falls, who challenged Small two years ago, along with political unknown Daron Sellars.

Meanwhile in D-2, N&R hears the name of Jim Kee, co-chair of Concerned Citizens of Northeast Greensboro, who may challenge Ryan Shell for the D-2 seat. And school board rep Deena Hayes' name is still alive and active out there.

Finally, Mayor Yvonne Johnson formally kicked off her campaign over the past weekend.

yawn...

This is funny:

If re-elected, she will aggressively pursue bringing businesses to Greensboro to get people to work, Johnson told family members and supporters at the Coliseum on Sunday afternoon.

I'm sorry, but did I miss something? Johnson has a record, and it is dismal. Where has she been? There has been almost no job creation in this city during her tenure...none. I'll betcha a dollar to a Krispy Kreme donut that more businesses have LEFT than have come.

Coverage from N&R and YES! Weekly.

E.C. ;)