A windy day at Holmes Lake did not deter Liam from taking his workout outside on Thursday afternoon. Washington took over at DIA in summer 2021 and led RTD from 2009 to 2015. Here's her pitch, History of District 8:Inside the effort to bring Black representation back to Phoenix City Council, Casting your ballot:How to vote in the Phoenix City Council runoff election in March, Listen to The Gaggle:The Gaggle breaks down the details of Phoenix City Council runoff election, Campaign fundraising:Phoenix council races raise over $1M, more than half to one candidate, Suite use becomes campaign issue:Phoenix City Council members vent frustration over ethics questions related to suite use, Campaigning gets heated:Tactics escalate in Phoenix council races with snarky GIFs, misleading calls. All rights reserved. A mostly empty Lincoln Airport terminal is pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Lincoln. Her professional background includes Marketing and Public Involvement. I would work to change the perceived problem associated with homelessness, namely that homelessness is caused by a lack of housing and that it can be solved by housing. She proposed a different police oversight concept but then voted for Garcia's plan after conceding hers did not have the votes. I think everybody, regardless of your background or your socioeconomic status, should have the opportunity to thrive. (Courtesy images) John Condor He called for a civilian review board a move that would eventually lodge a wedge between him and Gallego. She was among those who tried to get the question on the ballot after the council repealed the ordinance it had passed that expanded protections against discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity. We asked candidates why they were running and what theyve accomplished, and to spell out their views on housing, public safety, and the $650 million bond measure on the ballot this year. Revare is a Central Park resident who has served on the Central Park United Neighbors Board of Directors and the Impact East Colfax Steering Committee, an advisory committee put together by the Urban Land Conservancy and The Fax Partnership to help guide development and avoid gentrification on Colfax. Revare said with the change in leadership in the mayoral office and possibly across council, he wants to pursue a reset., I want to bring that new mayor and those new department heads to District 8 to have a real conversation around whats working, Revare said. Reapportionment Lincoln Northeast's Doneelah Washington (back) tries to stop Lincoln Southwest's Eleanor Griffin in the second half Friday at Lincoln Northeast. I also think that the Project Connect transit system would help eliminate high traffic, accidents, and emissions. Looking at different neighborhoods in District 8 and really across the city, its apparent that its unequal for everybody, Revare said. Members of the Peed family and their company Sandhills Global have donated more than $800,000 to Geists campaign, along with $100,000 from U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts. Bowers is the only incumbent running for re-election. For existing homeowners and renters, the city can also lower the cost of home ownership by lowering property taxes. If they want to drive, thats great but you should also have real options if youd like to walk, bike or take public transit.. I have raised a family and understand the struggles that entails. District 8 candidate Kenzie Boks response appears below; click on one of the tabs above to see answers from at-large candidates and other specific district races. There should be a tax surplus from last years budget around $80 million to $100 million. With that said, the city of Austin has many challenges that it still faces, such as homelessness, unaffordable housing and public schools.. All rights reserved. Public transportation should be made reliable, easy to navigate, and clean. Another option is to phase in property taxes for first-time homebuyers. In November, voters will decide whether to continue Ellis leadership on the dais. Full taxes would be paid in the third year. She formerly worked as an assistant attorney general and clerked for the Arizona Court of Appeals. Preservation Austin sent a historic preservation-focused questionnaire to the candidates running for seats in the Austin City Council. In District 2, two new candidates threw their names in the ring Friday: Peter Katt, a Republican, announced his campaign, saying his focus would be on keeping Lincoln affordable by lowering taxes and keeping our community safe.. Sober living home at 27th and Washington in Lincoln: Does it exploit residents or support them? His victory, as someone who led protests against former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the Phoenix Police Department and City Hall, was seen as a pivotal moment in Phoenix politics. Council members in August 2017 unanimously confirmed Kimbles appointment by then-City Manager Ron Olson. 63 feet, 4 inches at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational on Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center. How can the city council slow the increase in housing prices and make home ownership a greater possibility for more residents? In northeast Lincolns District 1 the race is between incumbent James Michael Bowers, a Democrat and social worker, and Taylor Wyatt, a Republican real estate agent who operates a small business with his wife. Road safety regarding vehicles generally pertains to serious injuries due to excessive speed. In two of the districts, just two candidates are running, which means they will both advance from the April 4 primary to the May 2 general election. It required focus, tough skin, and a keen understanding of budgeting/stewardship to expand our business in 2021. Now will you take the powerful next step and support our nonprofit news organization? Four candidates are vying for each of the other two district seats. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. One leading candidate to represent Southeast Berkeley says he wants to carry on outgoing Councilmember Lori Drostes work. How? Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. The city elections also include races for Lincoln Board of Education seats in three districts. 2021 General Election. Due to the pandemic, the dashboard still references 2019 numbers. If elected, Smith advocates fully staffing the Austin Police Department and Austin Travis-County EMS, bolstering support for the 911 call center and supporting community policing efforts citywide. Environmental consultant and activist Paige Ellis ran in 2018 as someone who would hear all of those diverse voices in the district and work with those across the political spectrum to get things done for the district and city overall. City Council must focus on and support the vital issues that are most important to the citizens of Virginia Beach and provide the resources needed to address those issues. Many constituents of District 8 complain about the lack of sufficient communication from their City Council member. State Sen. Suzanne Geist, backed by deep-pocketed Republican donors, is challenging Gaylor Baird, a Democrat, as is Stan Parker, a Republican and former Husker who runs the Christian ministry MyBridge. He has a bachelors degree in science education from theUniversity of St. Thomas in Minnesota and received his law degree from the University of Houston Law School. She contends Berkeley has a moral obligation to all of our residents to address the inequities in housing. But Mendonca also takes issue with the City Councils plans to increase housing density in residential neighborhoods an effort supporters have described as a way to open up more opportunities for people to live in wealthy areas like District 8, where the single-family zoning category originated as a tool of racial exclusion in the early 1900s. The city of Austin can also make home ownership a greater possibility for residents by offering free financial education on the steps and requirements to purchase a home. We put together a guide to the essentials of how to register and vote, whats on the ballot, voters rights and more. Through extensive training, mental evaluations, and better vetting in the hiring process. 10 Likes, 0 Comments - Brad Revare for Denver City Council District 8 (@brad4denver) on Instagram: It was an honor to be with my fellow candidates and speak with East Colfax residents at the East Candidates for Virginia Beach City Council, District 8, from left: John Condor Andrews, Rona Marsh and Chris Taylor. He has also worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas Law School. Honu Home: Helping people change by showing them what's possible, Lancaster County Jail population reaches unprecedented levels, signaling concerning trend, Moscow reportedly threatened new parents in Ukraine: Register your newborns as Russian or else, The impact of climate change will be felt worse in these three U.S. cities, Scientists reveal hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza, Daily Minute | The latest Lincoln-area news for March 6. Editors note: This story has been updated with the finalized candidate list that will appear on the 2023 municipal election ballot. I would oppose the development of a new convention center. When people began camping in parks (which has never been legal) we had multiple instances of identifying the issues surroundinga lack of enforcement of the rules. The officially nonpartisan race includes three registered Republicans (Chris Hove, Sammy Luci and Chris Stokes) and two Democrats (Vanessa Emlich and Nathan Janulewicz). More:Austin City Council District 5 race: Where candidates stand on the issues. I have proven that you can start with something small. Biography: Hawkins has volunteered with Organizing for America, the Wendy Davis campaign and Battleground Texas. KVUE sent a list of questions to each candidate. If elected, what would be your top priority and how would you get it done? What would you consider priorities for Austin when it comes to traffic/transit (Project Connect, I-35 expansion, road safety, etc)? Photo via Richard Smith for City Council. Being retired from my career as a certified fraud examiner affords me the opportunity to make my schedule more available than if I had a full time job/business, giving citizens full-time representation by speaking and attending meetings. The Wheaton League of Women Voters is hosting a candidate forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in the Wheaton City Hall council chambers, 303 W. Wesley St. Again, your zip code shouldnt affect different life outcomes.. Swimmers take off from the starting blocks for the 50-yard freestyleduring the girls state swimming prelims Friday at the Devaney Sports Center. Candidates for Virginia Beach City Council, District 8, from left: John Condor Andrews, Rona Marsh and Chris Taylor. She said that a February 2022 meeting was her breaking point. List any previous experience in government or participation on local boards, commissions, or neighborhood For example, during the first year of home ownership a resident would only be required to pay one-half of the property taxes due to the city. Representative Michelle Steel, a Republican running in a Southern California swing district, missed the votes concerning the City Council needs to take a closer look at and eliminate unnecessary, onerous regulations that slow the process of getting a building permit. The city of San Jose, California, held general elections for mayor and city council on November 8, 2022. On Twitter at @LJSReist. 0:03. Council should allow for a greater mix of housing supply to be built in more parts of town. An issue that faces District 8 specifically is one that I was not aware of when I decided to run. We need to get people off the streets so that we can begin addressing the root of their problems. The Boston mayoral race gets the bulk of attention during elections, but the City Council also plays a key role in governing the city. He has also, controversially, called for redirecting savings from vacancies in the Police Department to other city departments a move he thinks could lead to a healthier and safer city, he told The Arizona Republic. First Friday art walk, concerts and more! At a city candidate forum, hesaid, As a father, husband and working taxpayer of Austin, I have been able to experience the uniqueness this community has to offer the live music, the art and the beautiful land itself. DISTRICT 8 (SINCE 2017) VIA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT - TRUSTEE BROOKS CITY BASE - CHAIRMAN ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT - ', Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Revare said equitable investment means listening to residents, finding out what assets and resources they need and working to make that a reality. He noted that for example, the East Colfax neighborhood doesnt have a cooling center. Thats why were publishing questionnaires with local candidates. Wayne's Jersi Jensen (center) gets a high-five as she walks up to get her first-place medalat the Class B state bowling singles championship on Wednesday at Sun Valley Lanes. Until 2015, the body contained seven members, including the city's Mayor, all elected at-large. I supported the reinstatement of the cadet classes and have been working collaboratively with the chief of police on tools that can help detectives solve crimes faster (license plate reader policy). In these weird times, the local vigilance, the local context, the local flavor its powered through your donations. Nico Savidge joined Berkeleyside in 2021 as a senior reporter covering city hall. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Find your district by clicking here. DPD is launching a new program to quickly locate stolen vehicles. The city doesn't really have a policy on homelessness. Two candidates for Phoenix City Council will face off on March 14 in a runoff election to represent south Phoenix, parts of downtown and an area just east of downtown. Everybody deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood while also making sure we take a real community-oriented approach to public safety, Revare said. Denverite is powered by you. Hodge Washington has repeatedly told voters and the media she is wary of over-policing communities and criminalizing homelessness. I am opposed to the expansion of I-35 as expansions do not alleviate traffic and just contribute to urban sprawl. I also want to propose an increase in more buses to underserved and low income neighborhoods. She spent most of her career in the restaurant industry, work that led to a physical disability that limits Hawkins ability to work full-time. Its an exciting time to be pushing the city forward on our mobility goals, and I think thats just really fun to be a part of.. Mendonca is also calling for the city to ensure the housing developments built atop the BART stations parking lots are entirely made up of affordable units. Mendonca contends city officials could have raised money for an entirely affordable project by asking voters to approve a bond measure specifically for the BART developments. Her policy proposals focus on turning south Phoenix into a high-wage job hub and establishing free or low-cost career training programs. Bowman, along with other soldiers at the ceremony, did not deploy but attended out of support for his fellow soldiers. District 8 candidate Bradley Revare inside Wholesome Remedies, a small business in East Colfax he's frequented as he's campaigned. Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis was elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 to represent District 8 Southwest Austin. 30-Day Before Election Campaign Finance Report (PDF, 12MB) Apr. Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis. Pictured are the candidates for Mableton City Council District 5. Senior personnel should be incentivized to stay on the job longer. Dean Thompsen reacts after correctly spelling the word, 'affluent' correctly after believing he spelled it wrong during the second round of the annual Lincoln Public Schools Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday at Culler Middle School. (Courtesy images), Occupation: Supervisory program manager at Military Sealift Command, Education: First Colonial High School, Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech, Master of Arts from Naval War College. Im a native of Virginia Beach who grew up in this district and attended Virginia Beach public schools. He studied psychology and early childhood education at the University of New Mexico and served as a member of the Austin Independent School Districts long-range planning committee. City elections are nonpartisan, meaning no party labels appear on the ballot and the top two vote-getters in the primary advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation. Incumbent Thomas Leek will face off against challenger Dean Shuda for the Stevens Point City Council District 8 seat in the spring election on April 5. How would you rate the quality of policing services Austinites are getting as the police department deals with hundreds of officer vacancies, and what can be done to improve those services? This is public land and should be used for public good, she said. The deadline to register to vote online or by mail in Alameda County is Oct. 24, and the election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Wisconsin's Max Klesmit and Nebraska's Blaise Keita battle on the floor for possessiononSaturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Donate to Berkeleysideand support independent local journalism. The council has 13 seats: four at-large councilors, representing all Bostonians, and one each for all nine districts within the city. #ada-button-frame { This is done by moving people off the streets into temporary or emergency shelters for assessment and (hopefully) a path of recovery. Free for all, funded by readers. The way I would address these issues is to meet with developers to build affordable housing without compromisingthe quality. Each district includes two candidates which will advance to the general election. Wayne Reinwald, the only Republican running in District 4, is a retired businessman who spent his career in the food and beverage industry. Project Connect is turning Austin into a tear down. Project Connect should be revisited and its cost should, at a minimum, be capped at the approved $7.1 billion. Its largely out of our hands.. As a patent attorney, I understand technical matters. Road safety. My background in corporate and community environments is an asset when our city is craving growth and positive change on both fronts. Berkeleys City Council district boundaries have changed. Now he's running to succeed Sal DiCiccio on Phoenix council, Introduction to District 8 candidates:Meet Carlos Garcia, Kesha Hodge Washington: Phoenix City Council District 8 candidates, District 8 debate:Phoenix District 8 candidates spar over policing, endorsements at debate, Hear the D8 candidates debate on The Gaggle: Apple | Spotify, Learn more about Carlos Garcia:Carlos Garcia campaigns in 'forgotten' Phoenix and focuses on development, Learn more about Kesha Hodge Washington:Kesha Hodge Washington wants to represent south Phoenix. Kimbles successor is expected to be hired by May. 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