Bare worked in different public administration positions for the U.S. Department of Education and the University of West Florida while also serving as a reserve officer in the U.S. Army. I have had an interest in city and community development/leadership for years. If you vote in the right candidate, that candidate is going to [carry the will and] voice of the people. Click on each link to learn more about upcoming elections. Meet the candidates here, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. What is/was your profession? Andrews-Sullivan said the City should take a closer look into how it can better fund public safety from a prevention standpoint. "I believe that skill set and being involved in that brings a lot to the table for City Council," Hoffman said. "A lot of our neighbors are involved in different activities around town.". It also means parks that are well maintained (mowed). The election for the District 2 race will be Aug. 23. She earned a doctorate from the University of West Florida focusing on diversity studies. Three people will challenge each incumbent, Lisa Snchez . Corpus Christi Army Depot Aircraft Mechanic/Electrician. We need to continue to invest in our infrastructure. Our families need support now more than ever! On Carpenter Creek, Powell said she believes the city should improve its rules when it comes to stormwater management and clearly communicate with developers at the beginning of any application process what the rules are. The problems will have to be tackled over multiple years so the district needs someone who can put a long-term plan in place, he said. [And] it doesnt look good for the fourth largest city [in Texas to] not have any Black representation.. To print to smaller paper, open pdf and click "print." In the print dialog, change Page Scaling to "Fit to printable area" and check "Auto-Rotate and Center. As in District 1, there was about a 50-vote difference between candidates in District 3, according to the unofficial returns. Ensure that tax dollars allocated for infrastructure are utilized efficiently and effectively. All four also agreed the current city charter struck the right balance of power between the mayor's office and the City Council. District 9, 12 and 14 also changed due to the new map, but District 9 incumbent Tyrona Clark-Murray and District 12 council member Randy White stayed in their respective districts. One of Browns top priorities is improving communication among residents and with the district office, said Brown. And with a charter amendment directed toward police reform on the same ballot, the issue was top of mind for many candidates. 2023 www.jacksonville.com. Education: BA in Political Science and MA in Instructional Design & Technology. First-time City Council candidate Jalen McKee-Rodriguez has won the seat for District 2 on the San Antonio City Council. Professionally, he works for CARE USA. My reason for running is to protect our small businesses, our taxpayers and stop further financing our childrens futures in order to fund a special interest. Looking long term, lets not just plan out new and wider roads, but lets upgrade our sewer, water, and electric grid in those areas where we know new growth will be happening and upgrade those systems in some of the older neighborhoods so that opportunities for better jobs and better housing doesnt pass them by simply because of outdated infrastructure. SAN DIEGO . The list can go on. I was recruited after they saw me collecting signatures against the War in Iraq. A Policy to Follow up on matters brought up to council. Bare ran in 2010 and was elected in 2014 to the last at-large council seat on the City Council before the position was abolished in 2016 by an amendment to the city charter. "I wanted to make sure that there was someone within District 2 that could run and fill that void when Sherri leaves and be a voice for the district today," Bare said. But as of right now, its too early to get involved. The V-shaped,. Brown, who serves on the Claude W. Black Community Center advisory board, said she needed to get a clearer picture of what repeal of Chapter 174 would mean for the police and the community before casting her vote. "I want to bring those issues to light so that we get long-term plans to start making some improvements," Hoffman said. MNN and Gotham Gazette are pleased to bring you an election initiative spotlighting candidates running for City Council in the 2021 General Election. Fernando Mateo (Save Our City): 0.17%. Long term issues need to be tackled immediately. The city council district maps are set up to print as 34" x 44". Her top priorities include public safety, land use, and short term rentals. The Black Lives Matter movement has been hijacked, Cleaver said, away from why the movement was even created. He wants to ensure stong leadership after his term. Box 839966 San Antonio, TX 78283 Downtown Office 100 Military Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 Phone: 210-207-7278 Claude Black Community Center Field Office 2805 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78203 Phone: 210-207-0950 Rittiman Field Office 4351 Rittiman Road District 2 voters eye a crowded City Council ballot for May 1 election by Iris Dimmick February 15, 2021 Councilwoman Jada Andrews-Sullivan (D2), who was elected in 2019 and sits here in council chambers in June 2019, and is seeking a second term. All four candidates largely agreed on many issues facing their district, in particularrestoring Carpenter Creek. City council District 2 General election General election for Phoenix City Council District 2 Incumbent Jim Waring defeated Heli Nielson and Matt Evans in the general election for Phoenix City Council District 2 on November 8, 2022. Voters will only vote for 1 Council member, instead of all 5, Future Council members must live in the district they represent. LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Erin Goggin and Michael Davis earned the top two spots in the primary election for La Crosse City Council District 2 on Tuesday. City growth happens in one of two ways. My activism started with the Boston Social Forum back in 2003. People voiced their opinions and they elected who they feel will do a better job, he said. Correction: This article has been updated to accurately reflect that Cleaver owns Black Business SA. City Council President Terrance Freeman and Vice President Ron Salem both face one challenger in group 1 and group 2, while group 5 features six political newcomers vying for the seat vacated by Sam Newby, who is ineligible to run again due to term limits. Were trying to help all our Black candidates. Ive already identified a way to save taxpayers millions of dollars every year in my review of the current city budget. 1:22. Wyer said he felt a calling to run for office, so he threw his hat into the ring. Chicago Police 10th District Council Member - Vote for up to three. Races for eight seats do not have incumbents due to council members either leaving office or running in a different district. Greg Abbott in Texas, Patrick Svitek and James Barragn, The Texas Tribune, San Antonio considers paying businesses to reduce noise complaints, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Dawkins, 67, said being president of the Lakeside Neighborhood Association has taught him a lot about how the City functions. The race will appear on the March ballot open. It's easy to unsubscribe if we're not a good fit for you. In District 2, I will make our neighborhoods safe again and rebuild our residential streets and utilities. I have also been active on the Military Affairs Task Force giving me an awareness of our local Military needs and potential opportunities to expand on their presence. My service on various boards and commissions at the national, state, and local levels over the past decade have given me insight into the vast areas of the operations of our local government. Here is a statement from NY City Council District 2 candidate Erin Hussein who is running as a Democrat. According to unofficial returns, Campos, a community organizer at the nonprofit For the Greater Good, exceeded Scott by about 130 votes. What do you see as long-term issues which need to be addressed throughout your time in office? We do not sell or share your information with anyone. Improving public safety is a big issue for District 2, Powell said. Freeman, a Republican, looked to be unchallenged until Jan. 12 when Libertarian Eric Parker entered the race. Voters elected Clark-Murray in August in a special election to replace Garrett Dennis, who resigned to run for state office. With my extensive skills in construction and business management, I can bring a level of expertise that is lacking. Here is a statement from NY City Council District 2 candidate #AllieRyan who is running on the Neighborhood Party line. Community engagement through programs such as Cure Violence and others are needed to change a culture of violence that exists in some communities. GENERAL ELECTION - SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023. The District 2, Post 1 seat has been vacant since former council member Blair Barksdale's resignation in July 2020. My grassroots work. Bare said he is running because he wants to serve the community and believes he has the experience to do the job. Hoffman said he is a third-generation Pensacolianand his wife, Stephanie, is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, who is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Three seats are already set for the next four years, as council members Kevin Carrico, Nick Howland and Matt Carlucci will maintain their uncontested seats. We may jump in there, said Alexander. "Even though I'm running against these three people, they're also my neighbors, and regardless of the outcome, whoever prevails is going to represent the interests of those same three people who were also in their neighborhood," Hoffman said. "She has been on more than one deployment," Hoffman said. In 2023, odd-numbered districts will run for four-year terms and even-numbered districts will run for two-year terms so that council elections are staggered. March 7, 2023. As more people call Jacksonville home, our infrastructure is being put to the test. I will never compromise on the priority of public safety and our first responders, but we must have a clear and deep understanding of the budget so that the citizens have confidence that we are saving their money where we can by cutting programs that simply arent delivering for our citizens and trimming departments and agencies that have become bloated over the years. Find your City Council District by visiting https://council.nyc.gov/districts/. I first ran in 2018 after attending city council meetings and discovering the City was short 20 million dollars and our libraries were about to lose accreditation. The City of Sacramento's District 2 council seat is on the November ballot. It was the first of its kind in the city and it needs to be expanded,without raising taxes or fees. Andrews-Sullivan, a 45-year-old military veteran who previously worked in motivational speaking, faces 11 challengers on the May 1 ballot: production company owner Carl Booker, tax preparer Dori Brown, political activist and personal chef Pharaoh Clark, local radio host and businesswoman Nneka Cleaver, local educator Norris Tyrone Darden, business owner Chris Dawkins, high school teacher Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, tax preparer and nonprofit founder Walter Perry Sr., military veteran and political consultant Andrew Fernandez Vicencio, outgoing West San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President Kristi Villanueva, and Michael John Good, who works in construction and logistics. I am proud of those efforts that included Packery Channel, Whataburger Field and street reconstruction, maintenance funding mechanisms. Councilman Allen Warren is running against Viva Supermarkets owner Sean Loloee in this year's election. Municipal code on filling . I hold the following professional licenses/certifications: Im very familiar with bidding, permitting and planning from working with city councils and departments in numerous municipalities throughout the states of Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Residents will continue to be represented by the entire Council, however there are two primary changes in Council elections by district: For historical information about the transition process, visit the Background on Transition to District Elections web page. Not only working at the grass roots level, but also at the professional level as an attorney. The City Clerk provides operational and administrative support to the Board of Election Commissioners and is the City's primary election and voter registration official. 2006-2021 City of San Mateo and its representatives. Public safety is priority #1. What relevant experience can you bring to office? Meanwhile, 64% of the city is Hispanic or Latino. This Week On MNN we celebrate Dominican Heritage Month. I support Sheriff Waters pledge to reorganize the department and the patrol zones to better apportion the officers we have presently and increase the number of officers within the department. I know its time that we have city council members who are dedicated to serving their districts and putting people first. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Election Day in Chicago is Tuesday, Feb. 28, and voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots for Chicago mayor, members of Chicago City Council . Step 1: Keep your City Council district number in mind. The candidates. The holidays are upon us and they want to focus on those things.. UPCOMING ELECTIONS. Virginia Beach City Council District 2: Candidates spotlight By Jane Harper The Virginian-Pilot Sep 23, 2022 at 10:13 am Expand District 2 candidates, from left: K. Elaine Fekete,. People are tired, Roy said. Step 2. The seats are four-year terms. McKee-Rodriguez said his top priorities are: increasing street lighting to decrease crime, encouraging more recreational and entertainment developments (no more gas stations and carwashes), supporting minority-owned small businesses, and moving Pre-K 4 SAs East Side location somewhere more central to the East Side. Contact her at iris@sareport.org In separate interviews with the News Journal, all four candidatesCharles Bare, Brian Hoffman, Char Powell and Brian Wyertold the News Journal they were proud that their neighbors are engaged and care about the city of Pensacola. It is 80% of the (area's) median income that can afford that. Hoffman noted that the Pensacola Young Professionals Quality of Life Survey has shown that residents have a negative view of the City Council. It wasnt clear Wednesday afternoon whether any of the candidates would ultimately pursue a recount. In Dallas ISD District 2, the current trustee, Dustin Marshall, announced last. While we did see an increase in criminal homicides in 2022, Jacksonvilles overall crime rate dropped by over 8% last year. To me, its not a race thing, Villanueva said. We love San Antonio, just like you. Jacksonville City Council District 2 This race is open to all voters, regardless of party affiliation Three candidates are seeking this office. Districts 2,4, and 6 were phased in during the 2020 election. If elected, McKee-Rodriguez, 25, would be the first openly gay Black council member in San Antonio. Below are the unofficial election returns. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. When I was your City Councilman for District 2 we created the Residential Street Rebuild Program. Cantu said he was not considering that avenue at this time. An analysis of the results of the 2021 New York City elections and what's next for Mayor-Elect Eric Adams. This is how I can help voters in a way my opponents cannot. I say that theres not much more personal than giving people your vote, that they have confidence in you to lead the community.. Because Im not funded by special interests, you can count on me to deliver the transparency, accountability, and accessibility you deserve. I also served as a member of the Jacksonville-Duval Agricultural Council, UF/IFAS Duval Extension Advisory Committee, Citizen Planning Advisory Committee, and the Julington-Durbin Preserve Management Advisory Group. Your family: Married to Carol Stowers Brock; Son Ethan Connor Brock, wife Madisyn Brock; daughter, Caitlin Wolf, husband Zachary Wolf, Education: BA University of Florida; JD cum laude Cooley Law School; LL.M. "Everybody's concerned about safety, whether it comes to crime prevention, the ability to walk the streets safely, for biking and walking, riding, that's been a huge complaint," Powell said. A Salt Lake City Council ballot with ranking options is pictured in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. Mike Muldoon, a Republican previously running for District 14 prior to the district changes, currently leads in funding. A native to metro Atlanta, Councilmember Farokhi lives in the Old Fourth Ward. Since 1991, no District 2 council member has served more than three terms (a four-term limit was put in place in 2008). Making sure our residential streets, sidewalks, lighting,libraries, parks and senior centers are never forgotten again for 20 years or more! News4Jax sent a questionnaire to each candidate asking about their background and their views on several issues. ALABAMA (WHNT) - The Huntsville City Council District 2 race includes a crowded field and five candidates vying to succeed Frances Akridge who decided not to seek reelection. Campos has had previous presence in local government often speaking in public comment, and a past candidate for City Council but has not served on the panel. Fix SAPD, a police reform group associated with the Black Lives Matter movement, is leading the repeal initiative involving that law, which isChapter 174of the Texas Local Government Code. Early engagement initiatives through Kids Hope Alliance, Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, and the Police Athletic League are an important part of crime prevention by investing in young peoples lives, providing positive encouragement and alternatives for kids who may be at a turning point in their lives. District 8 incumbent JuCoby Pittman was drawn into District 10 in the new map. You can use the Your Resource Lookup on the KCMO.gov home page. Election Results: 61.89% I do not want us to lose the only Black seat that we have [on City Council], Cleaver said. Please reload the page and try again. Results certified Dec. 7. . Each of the races are eligible for recount petitions, according to the city secretarys office. I advocate for the local efforts to support the military, but think we can expand upon them. Three contenders qualified for that seat: Charles Bryant, Jason Cosby and Josie Giles. Clark said of Andrews-Sullivan, Weve worked together on some issues that shes been fine but I have a vision for District 2 and I feel that we could be getting there a lot faster., Beyond increasing public safety, Cleaver said, District 2 has been underrepresented for a long time., She wants to ensure that the economic opportunities arising in District 2 due to increased investment are taken advantage of by our residents and our businesses of the district.. Cantu, meanwhile, cited low voter turnout. The current District 7 Council member, Reggie Gaffney Jr., resides in the new District 8, leaving the seat open. And the thing about it is, quite frankly, is too dirty.. 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