Too many families are being left behind as Greensboro grows
Educator. Strategist. Bridge-builder.
Greensboro needs transparent leadership, safer neighborhoods, and opportunity for all. Let’s move our city forward—together.
Meet akir
Akir Khan is a champion for Greensboro’s future—blending 15 years of award winning leadership across public service, education, and economic development. A proud son of the Triad, Akir began serving his community early—volunteering at Moses Cone Hospital and working at GTCC, UNCG and High Point University while pursuing his studies in Public Affairs and Educational Leadership. That commitment evolved into a career marked by bridge-building, advocacy, and transformative impact.
Dr. AKIR KHAN FOR MAYOR
Dr. AKIR KHAN FOR MAYOR
The Platform
Akir believes the government should lead with profound compassion, and address root causes with holistic solutions. He will foster trust through open communication and shared problem-solving. Here’s his plan to make that happen:
END FOOD DESERTS
For too long, East Greensboro families have been forgotten—forced to travel miles for fresh groceries while other neighborhoods thrive. After 12 years with Out of the Garden Project, Akir has seen enough.
The Plan
• Create neighborhood food production hubs in every underserved community
• Deploy mobile markets to bring fresh produce directly to residents
• Strengthen weekend and summer meal programs our children depend on
• Incentivize grocery stores to invest in neighborhoods they've ignored
AN ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR ALL OF US
JetZero's $4.7B facility proves Greensboro can attract major investment—but prosperity means nothing if working families are left behind.
The Plan
• Build real-time vocational pipelines connecting residents directly to employers
• Launch Career Exploratory Committees with labor and business leaders
• Guarantee that job training leads to living wages, not empty promises
HOUSING AS A HUMAN RIGHT
When the average home costs over $300,000, we're not just pricing out families—we're destroying communities.
The Plan
• Reform exclusionary zoning that keeps affordable housing out
• Leverage city infrastructure investments to lower development costs
• Expand access to low-interest loans for working and middle-class families
CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
In 2025, internet access is a civil right—yet thousands of Greensboro residents remain disconnected. This is unacceptable.
The Plan
• Forge public-private partnerships to accelerate fiber deployment citywide
• Mandate high-speed infrastructure in all new developments
• Fund comprehensive digital literacy programs in our libraries, community centers, and schools
PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY
Greensboro officers should be North Carolina's highest paid—with transparency and accountability to match.
The Plan
• Expand community-police partnerships that prevent crime before it happens
• Require cultural competency training for our city's 80+ languages and diverse communities
• Establish a Community Oversight Council with subpoena power, led by interfaith and civic leaders
• Modernize equipment while protecting civil liberties
COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT FOR ALL RESIDENTS
Homelessness isn't a moral failure—it's a policy failure. Where others criminalize poverty,
The Plan
• Invest in comprehensive resource centers providing shelter, assessment, and wraparound services
• Partner with national experts to implement evidence-based solutions
• Significantly expand the Interactive Resource Center
• Abolish the dehumanizing panhandling permit system—replace it with job training and outreach
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FUTURE
We're the Gate City, but our transportation system keeps communities isolated.
The Plan
• Champion regional light rail connecting Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point
• Build a transit system that serves workers, not just commuters
• Ensure affordable, reliable mobility that drives economic opportunity across the Triad
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