Smart Cities Dive rounded up our exclusive Q&As with mayoral candidates from Columbus, OH to Durham, NC.
As the Nov. 5 mayoral elections approach, residents nationwide are digging further into the backgrounds of leading candidates, hoping to pull the curtain back on the people behind the platforms.
Smart Cities Dive caught up with a number of candidates, many of whom are incumbent mayors in their respective cities, for exclusive insights on their platforms, their past leadership and how their city's evolution follows nationwide smart city trends.
Mayor Andrew Ginther detailed his plans to continue developing a smart city that's inclusive of all residents, incorporating equity and affordable housing. Read the full article ➔
While Mayor Jeff Longwell decided not to sign his city onto the Paris agreement after the U.S. withdrew in 2017, he's still leading a wave of green initiatives. Read the full article ➔
Steve Schewel's tenure as mayor will include an organic waste recycling program, reinstating thousands of drivers licenses and using social science to get people out of cars. Read the full article ➔
Democratic nominee Regina Romero could be the city's first Latina and woman mayor, and aims to mitigate climate change's mounting effects on the city. Read the full article ➔
