*Note the expression on Greensboro Mayor Yvonne Johnson’s face as she watches her lead slip away during last night’s election results. She doesn’t look happy.
*The N&R editorializes on Greensboro’s ‘stunning change. They also weigh in on the Natural Science Center’s ‘solid reputation,’ which no doubt voters took into consideration when passing the $20 million bond. Science director Glenn Dobrogosz offers up a few details about where the money will go.
*JLF President John Hood says “it’s worth remembering that Democrats – the “nonpartisan” fiction notwithstanding – remain firmly in control of urban politics in our state. Greensboro was the outlier.” It’s a two-vote cushion, too —– I’m not sure how good we would feel if Robbie Perkins were the swing vote.
*Incumbents —–including former Lt. Gov. candidate Dan Besse — prevail in Winston-Salem.
*African-American turnout was stronger in Charlotte than in Greensboro, meaning Anthony Foxx got the support he needed, while Yvonne Johnson didn’t.
