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Robert (bob) Hartwell

DEMOCRAT

Robert (bob) Hartwell is running for Winston-Salem City Council Member, Northwest Ward, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

As of February 15, 2024, Robert (bob) Hartwell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Professional background

Robert (Bob) Hartwell has served four terms as a State Senator in Vermont and has chaired the Natural Resources and Energy Committee in the Vermont State Senate. He has also held the position of Precinct Chair for precinct 909 in Winston-Salem.

Political background

Robert (Bob) Hartwell has served four terms as a State Senator in Vermont and has been the chair of the Natural Resources and Energy Committee in the Vermont State Senate. He has also held the position of Precinct Chair for precinct 909 in Winston-Salem.

Public Services

Wants to "build an urban forest to protect against extreme heat caused by climate change."

Supports community mobilization for disaster relief, as evidenced by coordinating volunteer efforts to deliver food and supplies in response to Hurricane Irene's impact on Wilmington and surrounding areas.

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Public Safety

Wants to "work alongside Winston-Salem Police & Forsyth County Sheriff's Office to build public trust & address crime."

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Economy

As of January 31, 2024, Robert (bob) Hartwell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Education

As of January 31, 2024, Robert (bob) Hartwell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports the issuance of $80 million in municipal bonds dedicated exclusively to affordable housing.

Wants to enact changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to formalize greater citizen participation.

Plans to amend the bylaw to require the replacement of trees lost in new development projects.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Chaired the Institutions Committee responsible for drafting the capital construction bill that helped restore Vermont after Hurricane Irene.

Wants to undertake a comprehensive review to replace the current transportation system to utilize cars on call to reach passengers who are not reached under the current system while maintaining the present Trans-Aid system.

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