I am a Manhattan District 9 Central Harlem resident. In addition to the Albuquerque mayor race, voters will elect new councilors for odd-numbered districts (1, 3,. What makes him the best candidate? I have been a member of national and local boards which has complimented my skills as an entrepreneur and businessman. The Council is responsible for directing the flow of public funds and private investment through our city. This plan was crafted and designed in honor of my Godmother, the Late Rev. How can we be more efficient with our water use? There are always opportunities to work with state leaders. If elected, what is one specific thing youd like to accomplish in your district in 2023? A Tuesday debate, hosted by the GES Gazette and the Greater Park Hill News, took place in the new Colorado State University Hydro building and was generally cordial. Chicago election officials gave an update Tuesday as polls open. In 2009 and 2010, I was not involved in Austin politically, but I was involved in the creative cultural scene in Austin. "Darrell implies that we should accept whatever is in front of us no matter what it is," she said. A new sign hangs above the entrance to Fayetteville City Hall. The Mayor continues to be elected at-large. As a Council Member I will bring fresh leadership and increase youth engagement in city politics to champion meaningful change in our everyday lives. Sixteen candidates are currently running: William Allen, Cordell Cleare, Joshua Clennon, Billy Council, Pierre Gooding, Kristin Jordan, Alpheaus Marcus, Ruth McDaniels, Bernadette McNear, Athena Moore, Mario Rosser, Sheba Simpson, Keith Taylor, Demetrius Wilson II, and Malik Wright. We must also Implement the 4 Es of Road Safety. City Council District 9 candidates answer your questions ahead of San Antonio's May 1 election Good Morning San Antonio 6:00am Your morning local news from South Texas 2 fire weather. Education- We must build community awareness through teaching, training, monitoring, and influencing road behavioral change. I continuously informed the community regarding updates on the juvenile facility. Im working with an Australian radio show to bring a radio show to Harlem to teach middle and high school Black and Latinx students how to become radio hosts. With 9,017 votes, Kristin Richardson Jordan is in the lead, a difference of 0.6% against Bill Perkins's 8,913 votes. What to bring to the polls on election day. The Austin Monitors work is made possible by donations from the community. Also, when someone commits serious reckless driving offenses, we must consider a mandatory 25-year license suspension or a possible lifetime license suspension, especially if there is serious injury or loss of life. What are the biggest challenges facing your district and how will you solve them? A proposed bill in the state legislature would raise the minimum age for purchasing a firearm in Colorado from 18 to 21, if passed into law. Here are a few steps I would like to take to reduce reckless driving: 1. I have talked to the Mayor and the Police Chief about this endeavor and had a casual conversation with the Fire Chief as well. District 9 Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri was elected to represent District 9 in 2022. We all are working to a common goal, we just need to find that common ground so our community succeeds. HomicidesAccording to the Milwaukee Police Crime Maps, as of February 2023 homicides are up 113% in District 9. Smith was and is a big supporter of Project Connect, but hes annoyed that the estimated price tag has gone from $7 billion to $10 billion. These realities inspired me to run for Alderwoman to make a deeper community impact beyond the classroom. Another strategy would be to collaborate with the sheriff's department to assist with patrolling areas within the City of Milwaukee that are state highways such as Capitol Drive and Brown Deer Road. I do the work, McAllister said. If we do this expeditiously, we can stop wasting taxpayer dollars on police responses that should have been CART Team responses, which could free up those officers to respond to situations that require a police response. I am running to be the "Voice" of District 9 residents who have been without a "Voice," and if I am elected, they will no longer be without a "Voice." One thing that sets him apart: hes not a politician and he isnt pretending to be. And District 9 council member Blackmon, who represents far-east Dallas, recorded $21,550 in new donations. I grew up the daughter and eldest child of parents who struggled at times to make ends meet. It is irresponsible to every person living in Harlem and New York City. PREVIOUS: Austin City Council District 9 candidates on affordable housing You can find Qadri's campaign website here. I have stayed politically engaged for quite a while, and I know, based on the data, what the right policies are to Build a Better Harlem. Dallas City Council - District 9 Select candidates from the list below to compare their answers to our questionnaire: Voting for this election ended May 4, 2019. (i.e. Former Councilwoman Sandy Greyson, who termed out of the District 12 seat (for the second time) in 2019, contributed to two candidates in nearby District 11, giving $250 each to Jaynie Schultz and . Im not a politician. I want to serve on the Milwaukee Common Council to be a voice for the community, as well as be an accountable and viable leader for the community. See report link here. Once again, we emphasize the difference between me and my opponents is that they will tell constituents what it is that they want to do. The primary election is Tuesday, February 21. I have served as Chairman of the Board for the Milwaukee Police Athletic League and FIT CLUB MKE, two 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations developed for Youth Development and Community Engagement. Ive worked under many leaders in our city and the ones whove had the most impact are the ones who people don't always agree with, but always trust and respect. If elected, I will follow the MAC principle I created when addressing crime issues: to Measure, Adjust, and Create. Any spot in Milwaukee with rotisserie or grilled chicken is the place for me. Right now, most of his support is from friends and family, but as election day nears, hes preparing to do more knocking on doors and reaching out to local business leaders. I am a Harlem native, lifelong Democrat, and community leader fighting for housing justice, economic equity, fully funded public education, and public safety reform. To find your City Council district visit https://www.cabq.gov/council/find-your-councilor Please introduce yourself. I am a 17-year veteran teacher, Lead Union Representative, 8-year military veteran, and a 20-year community service representative. The difference between Council members who are effective and those who are not is the ability to lean in and bring visibility to issues. I am currently employed with a public school district as the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education. On policing, his focus is on strong civilian oversight and building trust: We spent something like $13 (million)-$15 million on police settlements in the last year. Their answers are presented below. He said he will offer a welcome change to the long-held blue council seat as he fights to bring visibility to District 9 issues. A good meal to me is a meal that gives me good health outcomes and my home prepared meals are doing that along with saving money for other needs. Improving community safety by investing in community-based programs that can help address the root causes of crime by prioritizing prevention strategies, and working collaboratively with our police and fire departments to establish and maintain the community's trust and reliance. 4. I have no political experience except for navigating the political arena of public education and fighting to get the needed services for my double differently abled son. I am also proud of a major chain store, Menard's, and other area businesses that make it possible for residents to shop in their area for goods. I eat at home 95% of the time. Step 1: Keep your City Council district number in . 3. (Clockwise from top left): Joshua Clennon, Billy Council, Alpheaus Marcus, Demetrius Wilson, Sheba Simpson and Mario Rosser. Answers from candidates have not been edited or fact-checked. Photo courtesy of the Ben Leffler Campaign. Im a partnerships manager at LinkedIn where I help startups grow through the platform. I have proven that I have solutions and Ive been doing the work for many years. Therefore, there is no one person, place or program that can stand alone. Cory W. Dennington I fought to keep the community informed, until I was terminated October 2022. City Council District - 9 (Central Harlem, Morningside Heights) Rank #1. Through my work with MPS and other education sectors in the city, I learned firsthand the many barriers children and their families are facing in Milwaukee. With the rising inflation costs, I know firsthand many of the challenges facing District 9 residents, and I will do my best to provide them with relief by voting not to raise their property taxes. The race for Fort Worth City Council is officially on and features many unfamiliar faces. The New York City Primary Elections will be held on June 22nd, 2021. The diversity of our community offers the opportunity to bring together the Milwaukee Chamber(s) of Commerce, Granville BID and other stakeholders to collaborate around the best approach to ensure redevelopment of the Northridge area. The current Council Member has had an honorable career in service to our community. I will focus on robust small business recovery efforts, and will address systemic public health inequities, especially evidenced through the COVID-19 pandemic inequities in treatment and health outcomes. Sixteen candidates are currently running: William Allen, Cordell Cleare, Joshua Clennon, Billy Council, Pierre Gooding, Kristin Jordan, Alpheaus Marcus, Ruth McDaniels, Bernadette McNear,. Counting down to the City Council special elections, candidates vying for seats in Districts 7 and 9 prepare for the 23rd - and 2023. I now work with students at the Milwaukee Academy of Science, a public charter school serving over 1,200 K4-12th grade students from across the city. I will leverage federal and state efforts to provide economic relief to NYC to make certain that Harlem is at the forefront of communities receiving economic aid, not only because of COVID-19, but because of the systemic issues of poverty, crime and injustices the Harlem community suffered from before the pandemic existed. Department of Education, NYPD, etc.) I will also communicate through technology and directly with our state leaders. Darrell Watson, one of three Denver District 9 City Council candidates, takes his seat at the table ahead of the debate Tuesday. Common Council District 9 DRAFT Report of the City-County Carjacking and Reckless Driving Task Force Read the DRAFT report of the City-County Carjacking and Reckless Driving Task Force. "First Tee enables kids to build the strength of character that imports them through a lifetime of new challenges. Calls and emails go unanswered from constituents about real concerns they are having. The candidates in the race all have deep ties to Austin, ranging from long-serving community activists to entrepreneurs who have built their companies in the capital city. This would allow the city to confiscate vehicles and enforce insurance requirements and regulations. Half of the City Council's seats all the odd districts are up for election this cycle. I live right across the street from the lively St. Nicholas Park. I can show them what it is that I've done and what I will continue to do., For more information: Visit her website, https://voteclarkmurray.com/, Current profession: History, science and Bible teacher at a private, Christian school, Other experience: Member of the Southwest Citizens Planning Advisory Committee, Platform highlights: Grabill said his two biggest priorities intertwined. He said he wanted to focus on infrastructure and all the bullet points underneath it while making sure to be visible and active in the community. We had discussions about changing the narrative for youth here in Milwaukee. What will you do differently than the incumbent? When we work in silos progress is minimal, its when we work together that we start to see change. Referring to the citys recently passed guaranteed income pilot program which will provide $1,000 a month to 85 families he says its a really progressive idea, but I want to know what the three-month, six-month, nine-month, and 12-month results are, because he wouldnt want to expand the program without making sure it actually works. However, I am still fairly new to the race and expect that to change very soon. 619-236-6699. Ensuring our youth and seniors have access to the resources they need to thrive by connecting families and children with existing resources, advocate for more action at the city level for affordable housing, clean drinking water, quality public transportation, and healthy food options to be easily accessible to every family and child in our city. . SeanEloRivera@sandiego.gov. I think that speed bumps in residential areas and the construction of roundabouts in areas of high traffic incidents will have a positive impact on reducing incidences of reckless driving and prevent senseless road fatalities. What are the biggest challenges facing the district and how will you solve them? Recklessly endangering safety. San Antonio City Council District 9 Race 2021 Texas Public Radio Published April 19, 2021 at 12:59 AM CDT Note: Names are listed in order of appearance on the ballot according to the city clerks' office. Furthermore, very important decisions have been made for District 9, even though there was direct conflict and opposition from the residents of District 9. WTTW brings you live election results as the votes are counted across the city of Chicago. ", The three candidates for Denver City Councils District 2 seat made their case for why voters should put them in office during a Fair Election. 8 min ago. After graduating, I moved to Milwaukee to work under Teach For America. Kwon Atlas (left), Candi CdeBaca (center) and Darrell Watson pose for a photo after a debate at the Colorado State University Hydro Building in Denver. We have one the highest unemployment rates in the city, many life threatening illnesses, impending evictions, small businesses closing, food insecurity and our schools are horribly underfunded. 2. Reflecting on the often combative relationship Austin has with Texas conservative state government, he says, We need representatives that are going to reflect the values of our community. [7] Contents 1 Incumbents 2 Results 3 Candidates 3.1 District 1 3.2 District 2 3.2.1 Withdrawn 3.2.2 Not Qualified 3.3 District 3 3.4 District 4 3.5 District 5 3.5.1 Not Qualified I was a field organizer for President Obamas re-election campaign. Eight candidates are in the running to represent District 9. We have a lot of candidates who are starting to say certain things, but the track records arent there of them showing up in those communities, he tells the Monitor. If we learn to collaborate and work to improve the Milwaukee community, this will positively impact the state of Wisconsin as a whole and encourage families and businesses to reside in Wisconsin which will improve and increase revenue for our great state. City Council elections for 2023 are already underway. Harlem is home to survivors. As a lifelong public servant who has worked as an educator, youth development specialist, Technology Coordinator, and a Census Field Supervisor, the passion to serve has not dissipated. I am the only candidate with Public and Private Sector experience who can lead from the future. Tell us about yourself, what you do for a living, your relationship to the district, and which neighborhood you live in. The second would be to ensure that I work to significantly reduce reckless driving which continues to impede and drive away businesses and families within all Milwaukee communities. There are times when a normal police response is not needed, but rather a mental health or behavioral response is needed in which the expansion of the MPD CART team would be the proper respondent. I am results oriented. They are John Czajkowski, Deno Hondros and Sonya Renita Massey. We have several people running as a steppingstone in their career. Last but not least: Whats your favorite spot to grab a good meal in Milwaukee? I believe that these efforts will ensure long-term, positive, quality of life outcomes that include; residential safety, economic development and renewed investments in the Northridge area. Our first choice, Tricia Shimamura, is a social worker and longtime advocate who will fight to maintain the rent-regulated status of many tenants in her district. District 9 in Manhattan covers Central Harlem, Morningside Heights, parts of . In order to move forward, our city needs leaders who are interested in working collaboratively to address the issues we face in our communities. I would look for technology solutions. I am running for City Council because I am that leader with the holistic view. To address it, it will take more funding, education, utilizing available resources, and community/police relations. Tyrona Clark-Murray, a Jacksonville native, said she has spent her free time serving the community way before any election. She has lived in almost every corner of the district, she said, and decided to campaign after a friend pointed out she was already doing the work of a council person.