About

MARIKAY ABUZUAITER

Marikay Abuzuaiter's

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Marikay was a small business owner for 22 years. (Mahi’s restaurant) and understands how important entrepreneurs are to our economy.

Her community service record illustrates her devotion to our City and her productive and personal involvement with Greensboro’s residents.

  • Board Member, Casa Azul
  • Board Member, Greensboro/Guilford Crimestoppers, 2019-present
  • Board Member, Greensboro Sports Foundation
  • #1 in “People of Influence” in the City of Greensboro, News and Record, June 18, 2017
  • Executive Committee, Family Justice Center (FJC)
  • Chair, Municipal Planning Organization (MPO) 2016-present
  • Board Member, Municipal Planning Organization, 2012-present
  • Elected Chair of the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) 2020-present
  • Board Member, Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART)
  • Recipient of the “Grady Hunter Regional Excellence Award for Dedication to Regional Issues” by the Piedmont Triad Regional Council”. October 2021.
  • Former Board Member, Faith Action International
  • Board of Trustees, Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) 2015-present
  • Board Member and Elected Secretary of PTRC 2020
  • Member, Operations and Planning Committee, PART
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FAMILY

Marikay has lived in Greensboro her entire adult life, moving here in 1972. She worked at a local university for 13 years before becoming a small business owner. Being the owner of Mahi’s Restaurant for 22 years gave her a sense of how valuable locally owned businesses are to the City economy.

Her husband has also been a small business owner for 30 years. She met her husband, Isa, in Greensboro and they have been married for 44 years. Her two boys, Joey and Michael, are her pride and joy and are also small business owners in Greensboro.

Around Town with

MARIKAY
“Punch4Pounds” a nonprofit that teaches children life skills through boxing.

November, 2020: “Punch4Pounds,” a nonprofit that teaches children life skills through boxing.

5th anniversary of the Family Justice Center

June, 2020: Fifth anniversary of the Family Justice Center
(not presented in-person due to the pandemic)

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Winter, 2017: Supporting the Greensboro Police Department holiday toy program.

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Helping get bikes to deserving young people

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Supporting CrimeStoppers

Marikay Abuzuaiter at the PART ribbon cutting

PART Ribbon-cutting

Marikay Abuzuaiter's

SERVICE TO GREENSBORO

Leadership, Training & Awards

TRAINING

  • Guilford County Sheriff’s Advisory Council
  • Greensboro City Academy Graduate, 2008
  • IMPACT Greensboro Graduate, 2008
  • Greensboro Citizens Police Academy Graduate, 2012

LEADERSHIP

  • Faculty, Institute of Political Leadership, 2016-2018
  • City Council at Large Councilperson, 2011-present
  • Council Liaison to the Human Relations Commission, 2013-present
  • Council Liaison to the Solid Waste Commission, 2015-present
  • Council Liaison to the Commission on the Status of Women, 2015-present
  • Council Liaison to the Community Sustainability Council
  • Liaison to the International Advisory Committee
  • Chair, International Advisory Committee, 2010-2011
  • Co-chair, International Advisory Committee, 2008-2010
  • Vice Chair, Human Relations Commission, 2010-2011
  • Human Relations Commissioner, 2008-2010

AWARDS

  • Greensboro Regional REALTORS Association, Public Servant Award, 2019
  • Friend of the Firefighter Award, 2012
  • Woman of the Year, Guilford Greene Foundation, 2017
  • Economic and Environmental Justice Award, 2017

What people say

ABOUT MARIKAY
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North Carolina Police Benevolent Association

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association is proud to inform you of its endorsement of your candidacy.  We will ask our members, their friends and families and all citizens who respect the strong and efficient enforcement of our laws to cast their ballots in the upcoming election in your favor.

Lynn Bennet

A vote for Marikay Abuzuaiter is a vote for all citizens of Greensboro.  Her strong support of police, Metro911 and firefighters highlights her concern for our safety. Her attention to infrastructure needs, including roads, transportation and water-related resources helps keep Greensboro on the list of good places to do business.

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Professional Fire Fighters of Greensboro

The Professional Fire Fighters of Greensboro are proud to endorse Marikay Abuzuaiter.  Marikay was elected to the Greensboro City Council in 2011. Since that time, she has been a friend to firefighters and has a strong voting record on our issues.

Greensboro Police Officers Association
Greensboro Police Officers Associaton

Mrs. Marikay Abuzuaiter, This letter is to formally notify you that the Greensboro Police Officers Association, and it’s 572 members will be endorsing your 2021 campaign for The Greensboro City Council. Over the past years, you have demonstrated a great ability to lead our city with integrity.  You are straight forward, transparent, and honest on…

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James Bennett

Marikay is the hardest working elected official I have ever known.

Irish Spencer supports Marikay Abuzuaiter
Irish Spencer

Marikay is a true at-large candidate with an at large heart for all citizens of Greensboro. From walking neighborhoods or attending meetings, Marikay is determined to make a positive difference in the lives of the people she serves.

Cheryl McQueary supports Marikay Abuzuaiter
Cheryl McQueary

Marikay is a hard worker for our city. I worked with her on the Greensboro MPO. She came prepared, asked good questions and voted to move Greensboro’s transportation forward.

Goldie Wells supports Marikay Abuzuaiter
Dr. Goldie Wells
Community Leader

Marikay has my support for City Councilwoman At- Large! As a council member, she has been supportive of the efforts in Northeast Greensboro. She has been a member of the Concerned Citizens of Northeast Greensboro for many years, is a member of the Citizens for Economic and Environmental Justice (CEEJ), an owner/member of the Renaissance Community Co-op and…