CITYCOUNCIL
CYRILJEFFERSON MAYOR
Cyril Jefferson@highpointnc gov
VICKIEMCKIVER WARD1
Vickie McKiver@highpointnc gov
PATRICKHARMAN WARD4
Patrick Harman@highpointnc gov
BRITTMOORE MEMBERATLARGE
Britt Moore@highpointnc gov
TYRONEJOHNSON WARD2
Tyrone Johnson@highpintnc gov
TIMANDREW WARD5
Tim Andrew@highpointnc gov
AMANDACOOK MEMBERATLARGE
Amanda Cook@highpointnc gov
MONICAPETERS WARD3
Monica Peters@highpointnc gov
MICHAELHOLMES WARD6,MAYORPROTEM
Michael Holmes@highpointnc gov
HIGHPOINTLEADERS GATHERFOR2024
STATEOFTHECITY
Approximately 500 city and business leaders in High Point came together to celebrate growth, development and the progress being made at the 2024 State of the City hosted at High Point University on July 17.
The State of the City address was given by Mayor Pro-Tem Michael Holmes. “When you think about what High Point was a few short years ago and what High Point is now … It does seem a bit seem a bit unimaginable,” Holmes said.
In the State of the City, High Point City and Chamber of Commerce leaders highlighted its social districts as areas seeing significant growth. They also highlighted the newly passed Fair Housing Ordinance, the city’s plans for restorative economic policies to further support growth and areas in the city developera are interested.
“We’re seeing growth across all of our sectors … plus areas that probably haven’t seen investment or even disinvestment over the last decade,” Holmes said.
City leaders touted revitalization efforts in different parts of the city. “We’re starting to see development on both ends of north High Point in south High Point,” Holmes said
Leading into the heart of High Point, Main St gained some attention from developers. Lea hinted at what could be coming next. City le say public/private partnerships helped High exceed its goal of $100 million improvemen years. Instead in six years, the city made $25 million worth of improvement to its tax base
COHPMARKETINGMANAGERSELECTED AS2024CHAMBERHERO
At the conclusion of the State of the City, the Business High Point Chamber presented its annual Chamber Hero Award to City Marketing Manager Ryan Ferguson, who helped design and launch the new award-winning brand.
BHP Chamber President and CEO
Rachel Collins said Ferguson has long been a champion of the city’s downtown catalyst district around Truist Point stadium, High Point Rockers and the Congdon Yards campus.
“Ryan has dedicated his time, talent and voice to keeping the community informed about every step of our downtown’s transformation,” she said. His passionate work continues to leave a mark all over the City of High Point! Congratulations Ryan!
Team members from Carolina Core FC were on hand for autographs, photos and donated 1,300 soccer game tickets. Approximately 4,000 attendees interacted with staff from across the City, including firefighters, police officers, and librarians. The event also featured live steel pan music, face painters, and a balloon artist.
“The Summer Jubilee was a day of fun that also provided kids with the essential resources they need for school success, from pencils and notebooks to glue sticks and markers,” said City of High Point Human Relations Manager Rase McCray.
“Every year, the Jubilee reaches even more families in need, and we’re very excited to have brought this year’s event to Truist Point Stadium while the sensory garden is being constructed at the library,” McCray said.
The Summer Jubilee began in 2019 as a collaboration between BASiC, the High Point Human Relations Division, and the High Point Public Library. It’s grown every year with additional partners and increased funding.
WINSSAFETYAWARD
The City of High Point’s Fleet Services Department won the Gold Safety Award for outstanding safety and health efforts. This award was presented to our Safety Coordinator Austin Grant by the Commissioner of Labor, Josh Dobson. The Gold Award is based on the days away, restricted, transferred (DART) rate, which includes cases of days away from work, restricted activity or job transfer.
The N.C. Department of Labor’s Safety Awards Program recognizes private and public firms throughout the state that achieve and maintain good safety records. The program is designed to stimulate interest in accident prevention and to promote safety in the workplace by providing an incentive to employers and employees to maintain a safe and healthful workplace.
In operation since 1946, the program now extends to more than 5,000 firms and about 3,000 awards are presented annually during the safety awards banquet season. Two types of awards are administered through this program: Million-Hour Awards and Annual Safety Awards.
Annual safety awards are presented during ceremonies that take place each spring at 30 locations across North Carolina. The Greensboro/High Point banquet was held on Tuesday, June 25 at the Koury Convention Center. 8
HPPD YOUTH ATHLETIC CAMP
The High Point Police Department held its first Youth Athletic Camp in June. More than 20 officers and civilian staff volunteered for the three-day camp at Washington Terrace Park. They helped with planning, organizing, serving meals, coaching and cheering on the teams. 20 students from local elementary schools learned the fundamentals of basketball, soccer, football and baseball.
Students also learned about the importance of trying new things, pushing through challenges and working together. At the end of each day, an officer spoke to students about keys to success. Captain Bostic focused on attitude and effort, Officer Coleman spoke about the importance of academics and Chief Cheeks shared about leadership. Most of the students attend schools that are part of the High Point Police Department’s Police Assisting Little Schools (PALS) Program.
BATTLE OF THE BADGES
It's the tie-breaking fifth year for the annual Battle of the Badges charity softball game between the High Point Police Department and the High Point Fire Department. The teams will play at Truist Point on Saturday, Sept. 7. The first pitch is at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. They are available for purchase at the Truist Point box office and online.
The proceeds will benefit the High Point Police Department's Angels in Blue and the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Association. Last year's event raised nearly $12,000 for the organizations. Battle of the Badges tickets can be redeemed for a complimentary ticket to see the High Point Rockers play Saturday after the charity softball game or Sunday afternoon.
Keep High Point Beautiful conducted their second Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on July 20. Several factors influenced the turnout of residents, including the vacation season, forecasts of potential rain, and the summer period. However, they successfully served several enthusiastic and grateful community members.
The collection totals reflect the lower attendance numbers:
- MXI collected a total of 8,989 pounds of various materials that require special disposal.
- The Guilford County Sheriff and Guilford Healthy collected 814 kilograms of medications for proper disposal through incineration.
- Our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) collected and prepared 200 pounds of electronics for processing by our Electronics Recycler, Synergy.
- Approximately 36 vehicles participated in the event.
- No ammunition or firearms were collected during this event.
We are grateful to our dedicated COHP employees, along with staff from the Guilford Sheriff's Department, Guilford Healthy, and MXI, for their exceptional teamwork and support in making this event a success.
UPCOMINGEVENT
POWERBOYSPOOLTEAM REMAINSUNDEFEATED
Congratulations to the High Point Parks & Recreation’s Power Boys 16 U team, who finished 4-0 in their pool play in the final tournament in mid-July.
#1 Jaelin Smith, T.W. Andrews High School
#2 Deon Brailey, Eastern Guilford High School
#3 Brandon Sturdivant, T.W. Andrews High School
#5 DJ Hill, T.W. Andrews High School
#6 Braylon Ray, Southwest Guildford High School
#7 TJ Johnson. High Point Central High School
#8 Will Ford. Noble Academy
#23 Kellen Robinson, The Point High School
#24 Jordan Noble, High Point Central High School
GREATSEASON,EVERYONE!
Promotions
CURTIS H. CHEEKS, III,
Police Chief, Assistant to Police Chief
DOMINIQUE S. WILSON
Recreation Attendant to Program Activity Leader
MICHAEL J. ROYSTER
Recreation Attendant to Program Activity Leader
New Hires
NOAH L. ADAMS
Summer Camp Counselor
ASHLEY G. BIGGERS
Customer Service Rep I
DANIEL E. BOPPRE
Police Officer Trainee
IVEY S. BROADNAX
Program Activity Leader
AARON M. BURGESS
Lifeguard
ASHER S. CAMPBELL
Park Attendant
FATIMA CEPEDA
Lifeguard
HEATHER L. CLARK
Wastewater Operator
DAVID B. CRAFT
Economic Developme
CRYSTAL R. DANTIGN
Transit Operator I
JASON DYSON
Local Codes Enforcem
PAIGE N. EAGLE
Crime Analyst
AJIRIOGHENE G. EJONI
Summer Camp Counselor
KEVIN R. GREENE
Police Officer Trainee
AUSTIN G. HAGLER
Police Officer Trainee
New Hires
CODY S. HUNT
Motor Equipment Operator I
SAVANNAH K. LAMBERT
Camp Ann Counselor
ALIA T. LEASIOLAGI
Recreation Attendant
MUBARAK MAALIKULM
Summer Camp Counse
LISA I. MCCAULEY
Transit Operator I
WILLIAM T. MCINTYRE
Sanitation Equipment O
JULIAN M. MCKNIGHT
Camp Ann Counselor
AILEEN N. NAJERA-FLORES
Lifeguard
DYLAN S. PETTES
Police Officer Trainee
New Hires
VTRAVARIS B. RELIFORD
Police Information Tech I
NATHAN A. SMILEY
Transportation Planner
JOSEPH T. SMITH
MRF Worker I
JORDAN T. STAPF
Seasonal Park Attenda
BENJAMIN G. STROTT
Lifeguard
CAMERON D. TURNM
Crime Scene Technicia
BRAYDEN C. VARNER
Lifeguard
LATOSIA WHALEN
Administrative Associate
