Council Member· 2025–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Crystal Black
Greensboro
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 35:03
- Avg per meeting
- 3:30
- Segments
- 819
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Top issues during term (20)
NC A&T Centennial Homecoming Preparation and Impact
Expected to generate upwards of $80 million in regional economic impact.
Data Center Development and Environmental Impact
Data centers can generate millions in property tax revenue but require significant municipal investment in water and sewer capacity.
Violent Crime Trends and Police Department Strategy
Parks and Recreation Capital Improvements and Equity
Historical estimates suggested a total project cost around $4 million, though current costs could be significantly higher.
Downtown Public Safety Enhancement
The ambassador program operates at approximately $453,000 annually.
Mitchell Water Treatment Plant PFAS Remediation
$500,000 in state funding with principal forgiveness, plus $10,000 in loan closing costs.
Downtown Parking Policy Adjustments
Minor adjustments to downtown parking revenue in exchange for increased commercial activity.
Neighborhood Traffic Safety and Sidewalk Maintenance
Discussed the need for future capital funding to support permanent traffic-calming installations.
Municipal Employee Health Insurance Fund Stabilization
Addresses a projected $8 million funding deficit in the city's health insurance fund.
Placement on State Unit Assistance List (UAL)
Requires immediate identification of budget cuts, including approximately $2 million in vacant positions and contract savings, and potentially impacts future bond issuance approval.
Property Annexations and Original Zoning Cases
Will adjust municipal tax revenues and service delivery costs based on newly incorporated acreage.
Downtown Central Business Rezoning Initiative
Potential future property tax adjustments through performance-based grants.
City Pavement Conditions and Maintenance Backlog
$2,331,083 under a contract resurfacing agreement with NCDOT.
Road to 10,000 Homes Initiative
Over $25 million committed to affordable housing units and millions more leveraged from non-city resources over the past five years.
Downtown Maintenance and Execution
Unknown
Historic Landmark Designations
Qualifying historic properties may be eligible for local historic tax deferrals.
Police Oversight and Body-Worn Camera Review
Null
Coliseum Complex Capital Improvements Financing
$2.8 million from tourism-related funds plus $2.8 million from the Coliseum Improvements Fund.
Affordable Housing Land Disposition to CHDOs
Sale proceeds and a city financing commitment were part of the proposed affordable housing deal; amounts were not stated in the agenda.
Front and Side Yard Parking Regulations
None on city budget; enforcement handled through existing code compliance.
Decisions during term (575)
Recorded while Black was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adjournment
Resolution Honoring Robert T. "Patt" Patterson Sr.
Resolution Recognizing NC A&T's 100th Homecoming
Consent Agenda
Annexation for 1816 Andrews Farm Road
Original Zoning for 1816 Andrews Farm Road
Annexation for 2806 York House Drive
Original Zoning for 2806 York House Drive
Annexation for East Vandalia Road Right-of-Way (401A and 403)
Original Zoning for East Vandalia Road Right-of-Way
Annexation for 3800 Riverdale Road and Rights-of-Way
Original Zoning for 3800 Riverdale Road
Historic Landmark Designation for North State Milling Company
Historic Landmark Designation for Pilot Life Insurance Company Campus
2026 – 830 Motion to approve the DRAFT August 27, 2026 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
2026 – 833 Motion to approve the Draft September 3, 2026 City Council Emergency Meeting Minutes
2026 – 832 Motion to approve the DRAFT September 10, 2026 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
Approval of September 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Continuance of Z-26-10-002 (5111 Hilltop Road and 2503 W. Woodlyn Way)
Annexation for 4001 and 4005 S. Elm-Eugene Street (PL(P) 26-31)
Voting record (223)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Resolution Honoring Robert T. "Patt" Patterson Sr.
Yes