But that wasn't good enough for CdeBaca, who shot back quickly. 3. With Council Member Kathie Tovo term-limited and six candidates who have raised more than $25,000 so far, District 9 is thought to be one of the more competitive races this local election season. And, I am making a real change in my community. What to bring to the polls on election day. Both as a teacher and a community block watch leader, I have had to work with people who have views and different values than I do. I grew up in the stop and frisk era and know what its like to be harassed and targeted by the NYPD. I am also proud of their determination to revive the neighborhoods and businesses as a whole in the 9th District. Committees. I am passionate about my purpose to serve, be an advocate, and a voice for the community. With a campaign focused on affordability, District 9 City Council candidate Zena Mitchell has many of the same talking points as her competitors, but differs in one key aspect of her messaging - she's made the decision to avoid fundraising large amounts of money, leaning into her slogan "people over profits.". So many of my opponents are running because they need a job; however, I am running because I have a heart for District 9. 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But more importantly, I have consistently coached and mentored youth in Harlem and beyond for the last 25 years, working with a number of schools and organizations, most recently through my nonprofit, CouncilHim Foundation. . However, I am still fairly new to the race and expect that to change very soon. Voters in city council districts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 9 will vote in a June 5 runoff election between two candidates. These acts of service by our neighbors instilled in me the importance of community. Our next city councilor must be able to bring together a wide coalition and create laws that immediately improve the lives of Harlemites. The party primaries for New York City's 2021 elections are rapidly approaching. Current leadership roles in Board of Trustees member of the Bronx Arts and Science Charter School, Harlem Independent Living Center, Community Board 10, Manhattan Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Historic Districts Council. If elected, what is one specific thing youd like to accomplish in your district in 2023? I've met some politicians, some that I can call friends, nd I say this with some sincerity but slight sarcasm that I believe if we get caught up in politics, we forget how to be servants and become more self-serving. That's why over here they call me the mayor of Durkeeville. 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. Yes, Milwaukee is the economic engine for the state of Wisconsin and we all, regardless of partisanship, want to see it succeed. District 9 Incumbent Yvonne Kinston has three challengers for the District 9 seat. Platform highlights: Clark-Murray told the Times-Union that having infrastructure as a priority was too broad and wanted to focus specifically on fixing drainage and electrical issues in older neighborhoods. The municipal election is April 4, and if a runoff is required, it will be June 6. I have been a member of national and local boards which has complimented my skills as an entrepreneur and businessman. [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 When the juvenile facility conflict arose, I observed the community come together in solidarity. 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. He faces four. They have each focused on specific infrastructure and social issues in their campaigns. Dallas City Council - District 9 Select candidates from the list below to compare their answers to our questionnaire: Voting for this election ended May 1, 2021. Districts 1, 3 and 5 are open seats, with the current officeholders terming out, while Districts 7 and 9 have two incumbents running for reelection: Maya Esparza and Pam Foley, respectively. As the former District 18 Milwaukee County Supervisor, I know from experience the hard work and dedication it takes to lead a District forward. 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. It's not what you elected me to do.". And the way the states attacking all types of communities, from immigrants to womens access to health care to trans kids, I think we need to stand up for our values here in the most strategic way possible.. Our local municipality needs the support of state leaders in Madison. Dennis won the city seat in 2015 and again in 2019, making him ineligible to run this year due to term limit regulations. While also safeguarding our community from the over-concentration of addiction treatment centers. Having Bob Donovan, a former Milwaukee alderman, in Madison can help articulate many of the issues Milwaukee faces firsthand. As I mentioned before, Im working with small businesses to demand justice for their businesses and to protect jobs. Photo courtesy of the Ben Leffler Campaign. The district will also suffer if City Council does not effectively handle the $20 Billion dollar debt accruing over the next few budget cycles. Milwaukee has a variety of great places to get a good meal! I will utilize my knowledge, skills and abilities as a former social worker, New York City assistant commissioner, law enforcement professional, and emergency management professional to address systemic inequities and injustices the Central Harlem community is facing, including public health/COVID-19 response disparities, criminal justice inequities, lack of affordable housing, chronic underemployment, and continued educational challenges. I am a 17-year veteran teacher, Lead Union Representative, 8-year military veteran, and a 20-year community service representative. The qualifications and experiences that I have are vast. While doing doors I have had many residents mention the need of installing speed humps and more signage to reduce speeding. I discovered my passion for service while attending the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Whoever recklessly endangers anothers safety is guilty of a Class G felony. We must call for increased enforcement of speeding laws within our city. I believe my qualifications, skills, and experiences can be used to problem solve, be the voice for, and positively influence changes in policies that will best meet the needs of the residents of district 9 and the entire Milwaukee community. District 9 incumbent Councilmember Candi CdeBaca faces challenges from Kwon Atlas and Darrell Watson. Council President Sean Elo-Rivera (District 9) City Administration Building. Veteran Councilmember Bill Perkins has represented the district since 2017, but will not seek re-election. The building of a Training Center for Fire and Police recruits located where the Northridge Mall now stands will be an economic boom for the next 25 years. Through my work with MPS and other education sectors in the city, I learned firsthand the many barriers children and their families face in Milwaukee. This coupled with mandatory drivers re-education classes for adults who drive recklessly, so they can unlearn their bad driving habits. I dont have favorite spot in Milwaukee. Personally, as a brother of six sisters, the husband to a wonderful wife and the father and grandfather of a daughter and granddaughter, I find it alarming that there is a 29 percent jump in rapes within my district. To solve Milwaukee's Reckless driving, we must embrace adaptable, proactive solutions by: Strategizing Yearly, Learning Vigorously, and Investing Aggressively. 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. 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. So, I am unable to pinpoint my favorite spot! To be elected, a candidate must receive a majority (50% + 1) of the votes cast; if no candidate garners a majority, a run-off election is held between the two candidates that received the most votes. My professional background managing low income housing cooperatives (HDFCs) gives me deep experience to address the housing affordability crisis. I don't talk about it. I was born and raised in Harlem, in District 9. Greg Smith shares the same concerns as every candidate about affordability, transit and public safety. 8. I grew up coming home to eviction notices on my front door and on my block more kids went to jail than to college. This will work to curtail the increasing growth in reckless driving. So far, just my friends and family. He has failed to write policy that would benefit our community. As an educator at a public charter school serving over 1,200 K4-12th grade students from across the city, Ive counseled 12 and 15-year-olds who have lost their friends and family to reckless driving. An early conversation starter concerned older style homes, that typically serve as starter residence for new homeowners, being bought and scrapped for new development. Finally, the Biden Administration has recently awarded an $800,000 grant to Milwaukee County to address reckless driving. The top two vote-getters in each primary contest will advance to the general election on Tuesday, April 4. Only candidates who responded to our questionnaire have links above. The mailers sent out citywide alleged CdeBaca was anti-affordable housing and anti-homelessness. Through it all, my family and I leaned on neighbors who helped us out when they could. District 9 includes most of downtown and the University of Texas campus but does not include the Capitol or most of the state office complex. I am running for City Council to provide practical leadership and real opportunities to the village of Harlem. I will introduce policy to reverse the unfavorable trends in Harlem such as a lack of libraries and certified media specialists in our schools, reward small businesses for hiring within the community, and create housing policy that works for our neighborhood. Candidates: Kwon Atlas, Candi CdeBaca (incumbent) and Darrell Watson. I am trustworthy, hardworking, and organized. The city of Milwaukee has some big decisions to make and some real issues to address. The Austin city clerk's office was scheduled to draw names. 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. I currently 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. Everyones voice needs to be considered and valued in order to move forward. I am a Harlem native, lifelong Democrat, and community leader fighting for housing justice, economic equity, fully funded public education, and public safety reform. 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. What is one person, place, or program in your district that you are particularly proud of? 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. The difference between Council members who are effective and those who are not is the ability to lean in and bring visibility to issues. Click the link if youre interested. She mentioned areas where causeways, or ditches, were placed in front of peoples homes, causing their yards to flood. I continuously informed the community regarding updates on the juvenile facility. I am running for city council because it feels like a necessity. And were honored you look to us for serious, in-depth news. 5. The Council is responsible for directing the flow of public funds and private investment through our city. But well get there. I am running to be a champion for Harlems youth, to make Harlems streets safe for all residents, to revitalize and increase Black enterprise and entrepreneurship, and to strengthen all of our small businesses because they power our local economy. Although there are countless places that are offered in District 9 there are many places I frequent, So, District 9 has lots wonderful quality places to offer the city. One policy that I would like to put in place is to ensure that the common council cannot vote on items that impact a district when an alderman is vacant or absent. 2. You have permission to edit this article. District 9 is home to several flood-prone areas, including Shoal Creek, which has repeatedly flooded North Lamar during heavy rains. But if I am elected, I have the tenacity and work ethic to turn District 9 around positively. By Eric Heinz. Residential neighborhoods include Bouldin and Travis heights to the south, Clarksville and Hyde Park on the north and Cherrywood and Mueller on the east. There is always room to create cohesive environments to problem solve. Lastly, we must identify and no longer ignore streets whose designs are dangerous. Three of four City Council districts for 6-9 have contested . Ben Lefflerhas experience in local government, working in the Office of the City Auditor and later as an adviser for former City Council Member Chris Riley.