The incumbent faces three community advocates who each have their own ideas about how to tackle the affordability and homelessness crises facing the district in the term. Kimbles successor is expected to be hired by May. 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.. He said hes running for many reasons, but top among them is because he wants to see the city provide more funding for education programs for young people and adults. I've been a consistent pro-housing vote on the dais. The deadline to register to vote online or by mail in Alameda County is Oct. 24, and the election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Election Day 2022 takes place on November 8, and early voting begins in Texas on October 24. But unlike the current homelessness policy of the city, the homeless would be required to receive help and pursue a path to recovery to remain in a shelter. The Democrats include Brodey Weber, vice president of client relations for Mid American Casing Supply, a locally owned family tire warehouse business in Air Park. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. 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. Driving for Uber, Hawkins became troubled by the state of Austins roads, development in areas like Rainey Street and stories from passengers about the struggle they face making ends meet in the midst of Austins affordability crisis. Thats the main focus of Brad Revares campaign and part of the reason hes decided to run for the District 8 City Council seat, which covers northeast Denver. If APD stays on course, they will reach their goals. What to know, Who is on the Phoenix City Council? He refunded contributions and faced no penalties. The screen shows a tweet from Kari Lake that reads, "Sam Stone is running for Phoenix City Council District 6. Revare said his main campaign pillar is equitable investment in the neighborhoods of District 8. Understanding homelessness in this way changes the focus from housing to treatment and recovery for trauma, loss of family/community, mental illness, addiction, and despair. (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. The Austin Monitor is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. first meeting as a sitting City Council member, hundreds of protesters swarmed, proposed a different police oversight concept but then voted for Garcia's, Phoenix council races raise over $1M, more than half to one candidate. Supporters of the Niskithe Prayer Camp block a bulldozer preparing to tear down trees at Wilderness Park on Monday. Hodge Washington is a civil and commercial litigator mainly dealing with insurance fraud cases, although she's dabbled in zoning issues, too, she said. Born and raised in Berkeley, he got his start in journalism at Youth Radio as a high-schooler in the mid-2000s. Jim Pillen's mentoring program for young Nebraskans. A windy day at Holmes Lake did not deter Liam from taking his workout outside on Thursday afternoon. I would oppose noncompliance with the citys environmental protections. Now he's running to succeed Sal DiCiccio on Phoenix council, Meet Carlos Garcia, Kesha Hodge Washington: Phoenix City Council District 8 candidates, Phoenix District 8 candidates spar over policing, endorsements at debate, Carlos Garcia campaigns in 'forgotten' Phoenix and focuses on development, Kesha Hodge Washington wants to represent south Phoenix. Ive just been shocked; I just dont really recognize Austin, she told the Monitor. I believe deeply that, as a public servant, you must always do the right thing for the people you serve. Garcia touts accomplishments like direct financial assistance to families during the COVID-19 pandemic, the hiring of Phoenix's first public health officer, and the new Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. With highs in the upper 40s and mostly sunny weather will greet the day on Saturday and Sunday. Norfolk's Jackson Bos (front) wrestles Bellevue West's Ryland Schweiss during a Class A 220-pound consolation match Friday at CHI Health Center Omaha on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. His candidacy came at a moment when tensions between police departments and communities across the country were on the rise. Two other District 2 candidates previously announced campaign plans: Tom Duden, a Republican and former Lincoln police officer, private investigator and criminal justice teacher; and Bailey Feit, a Democrat and educator who now works for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a STEM pathways coordinator at Lincoln Northeast. The 8th Council District and the four candidates vying in its Democratic primary, clockwise from top left: incumbent Diana Ayala, Manuel Onativia, Antoinette D. In terms of policy achievements, Ellis touted her sponsorship of the $460 million mobility bond that passed in November 2020. 30-Day Before Election Campaign Finance Report (PDF, 12MB) Apr. 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. What to know about Kate Gallego, When council members resign:3 Phoenix City Council members may run for Congress. WebResolution 80387: A ballot measure proposal to amend the San Jose City Charter to (1) move the mayoral election from the gubernatorial election cycle to the presidential Newman, a first-generation immigrant from Azerbaijan who is a pharmacy technician and teaches psychology, ran for an at-large City Council seat in 2021. She proposed a different police oversight concept but then voted for Garcia's plan after conceding hers did not have the votes. Four years later, Garcia maintains his reputation for being unapologetically critical of police misconduct and vocal in calls for increased oversight of law enforcement. It appears the City projection for Fiscal year 2022-23 is collection of over $89 million from restaurant meal tax (more than 43% increase in one year). Her policy proposals focus on turning south Phoenix into a high-wage job hub and establishing free or low-cost career training programs. Garcia likely violated campaign finance laws when accepting union donations. Four candidates are vying for each of the other two district seats. Quick navigation: Manny Pelaez | Cesario Garcia | Rob Rodriguez Manny Pelaez Age 46, District 8 City Council member and attorney. If the trend continues throug. Richard Smith is a husband, father and community advocate who serves on the citys Board of Adjustment. The races for two spots on the Phoenix City Council are intensifying, and the candidates along with unknown groups are deploying aggressive and snarky campaign methods to distinguish themselves. I was the District 8 candidate that attended the Virginia Beach City budget meetings and challenged an unidentified $45 million that was added in the FY2022 capital improvement budget. I will work to find another site for another Community First Village on the south side of Austin. Become a member and be a better Denverite every day. The city of San Jose, California, held general elections for mayor and city council on November 8, 2022. All rights reserved. From left are Cheryl Davis, Chijioke Ebbis, TJ Ferguson and Stephanie Joy Loose. Attorney Mark Humbert says he will broadly seek to carry on Drostes work on housing, policing and a host of other city issues if hes elected to represent City Council District 8 while another leading candidate, Rent Board Commissioner Mari Mendonca, would move in a different direction. What to know, The mayor:Who is the mayor of Phoenix? "I'm just sort of doing it for the sake of being outside," Rosengren said. A mostly empty Lincoln Airport terminal is pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Lincoln. She has studied classical voice and theater and has experience directing a childrens church choir, managing a restaurant and driving for Uber. Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis was elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 to represent District 8 Southwest Austin. Wisconsin's Max Klesmit and Nebraska's Blaise Keita battle on the floor for possessiononSaturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. While we need to continue with the process of reimagining public safety, he said, its important that we have restored the funding for 23 sworn positions that were frozen during the pandemic, and also restored funding for dispatch.. I had the sense that the city wasnt working for a lot of people in District 8 and they felt like their voices werent being heard, Revare said. I would address this problem by requiring that all emails and phone calls be responded to by my office no later than close of business the next business day. The city doesn't really have a policy on homelessness. Preservation Austin sent a historic preservation-focused questionnaire to the candidates running for seats in the Austin City Council. I've worked hard for my constituents and built solid relationships with city departments because I believe that the government should work for the people it is tasked with serving. If youd miss Denverite if it disappeared tomorrow, donate today. On Twitter at @LJSReist. I have been a patent attorney for most of my career. 0:57. The district is bounded on the east by Brodie Lane, on the south by the Travis-Hays county line, on the north by Bee Cave road and on the west by the winding Austin city limits line. 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. Here are some other helpful election resources: See complete 2022 election coverage on Berkeleyside. Being a retired certified fraud examiner with 35 years of financial experience so I am qualified and available full-time to help citizens. 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. Those neighborhoods are still exclusive and will remain exclusive, even more so with the change in zoning, Mendonca wrote. I support a substantial increase in the campaign I call, More Routes, More buses. Septembers preliminary election whittled the field to eight at-large candidates and two each for most of the districts. Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) scores off a steal against Marylandon Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Humbert, who has worked on several Berkeley commissions and previously was the president of the Claremont Elmwood Neighborhood Association, or CENA, supports the move toward greater housing density throughout Berkeley and within District 8. Four years ago, Southwest Austins District 8 selected the progressive yet pragmatic Paige Ellis as its City Council representative. The Boston mayoral race gets the bulk of attention during elections, but the City Council also plays a key role in governing the city. This is done by moving people off the streets into temporary or emergency shelters for assessment and (hopefully) a path of recovery. District 8 residents in parts of downtown, south Phoenix and east-central Phoenix will choose between incumbent Councilmember Carlos Garcia, a former immigrants' rights activist, and Kesha Hodge Washington, an attorney. In elections to the City Council in which just one incumbent is running for a second term, northwest Lincolns District 4 and southeast Lincolns District 2 each have four candidates. Council should allow for a greater mix of housing supply to be built in more parts of town. Katt, who served on the Lincoln Board of Education, is a founding member of the investment group INA Group LLC, a principal in several residential land development companies and a partner in several homebuilding companies, he said in a news release. Wayne Reinwald, the only Republican running in District 4, is a retired businessman who spent his career in the food and beverage industry. I am opposed to the expansion of I-35 as expansions do not alleviate traffic and just contribute to urban sprawl. She said the light rail system will bring the region closer to its goal of reducing the impacts of climate change. The other would move in a different direction. 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. Born and raised in the Virgin Islands, she came to Arizona in 1999 to attend law school at Arizona State University. 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. Revare is currently running against Tyler Drum,Christian Steward,Leslie Twarogowski, Shontel Lewis and write-in Rita Lewis. What would you consider priorities for Austin when it comes to traffic/transit (Project Connect, I-35 expansion, road safety, etc)? Policing isn't the solution, he said. 4 candidates seek open Berkeley City Council District 8 seat. She was also appointed to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board and is a board member for Clean Air Force of Central Texas. Revare said one of the most consistent issues he hears in the district is unsafe streets and congestion, so one of his campaign focuses is transportation equity, which he said comes in two-folds, making Denver streets more multi-modal and ensuring that all neighborhoods have access to the same modes of transportation. I have direct experience working with the homeless in our city. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The city website has a. Humbert said he supports that vision, including proposals to allow for more small apartments within residential neighborhoods and bigger developments along major streets. We need to get people off the streets so that we can begin addressing the root of their problems. Sam is a fantastic patriot who is our last barrier The city elections also include races for Lincoln Board of Education seats in three districts. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. We should also bring down building fees which are drastically higher than all the other major Texas cities. Given the current median family income, I would promote increasing the amount of housing at 40%. If elected, what would be your top priority and how would you get it done? We aim to see fewer police brutality settlements than we've had over the last four years due to a better training program, and as those vacancies are filled, response times will improve. Ellis is most proud of how she was able to use her office to serve district residents during Winter Storm Uri. with a cold southerly wind making it feel like it was just over 11F. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. He is on the Lincoln Independent Business Association board, and has been President of Interfaith Housing for more than 10 years. The City Council Monday heard hours of testimony in opposition to a Michael House at 27th and Washington streets from neighbors and non-profit, Honu Home, a transitional living home for people recently released from prison, employs people in recovery to help residents move forward and, Over the past four months, the Lancaster County Jail population increased at a time when it typically decreases. Both are political newcomers, and neither has picked up significant endorsements. I've run as a proud Democrat in 2018 and 2022 because I believe in being transparent with the voters of District 8. Due to the pandemic, the dashboard still references 2019 numbers. Sober living home at 27th and Washington in Lincoln: Does it exploit residents or support them? "I cant believe I just got that right," Thompsen said as he went back to his seat. Thats why were publishing questionnaires with local candidates. At least a thousand Denver high school students walked out of class on Friday morning in response to the death of a 16-year-old classmate at East High. Humbert said he supports the councils current approach to policing, which has paired efforts like the SCU that aim to shift certain responsibilities away from sworn officers with increases in the Berkeley Police Departments budget to address what law enforcement officials describe as a significant shortage of officers. See more Q&As with candidates in the May election here. I will work with council to reduce the real estate property taxes which many citizens say the recent 9.4% increase has created higher tax payments that are a hardship. Would you let Denver Police have access to your cars GPS System? In particular, they report the absence of any answer to their phone call or email from their representative in response to their request for information or help. He ran against Sen. Mike Hilgers for a seat in the Legislature in 2020. To find which district is yours, use this form on the Secretary of States website. Representative Michelle Steel, a Republican running in a Southern California swing district, missed the votes concerning the Please subscribe to keep reading. He said adding simple things like that to the neighborhood is an equitable investment. Reach out to reporter Taylor Seely attseely@arizonarepublic.comor on Twitter@taylorseely95. West Phoenix residents asked council members to increase police presence to deter crime in their area. TREND: Hyundai, Kia car thefts on the rise | HOUSING PLAN: 9,000 new homes by 2031 | CLOSING: Pie Society | CAL FALCONS: Annie's new mate has a name. Again, your zip code shouldnt affect different life outcomes.. In District 2, Piyush Srivastav and Emmy Pollen both seek to replace Connie Duncan on the school board. For many homeless, this may mean no longer living in Austin, but that is the path they chose. An issue that faces District 8 specifically is one that I was not aware of when I decided to run. But having worked with the homeless for years through Mobile Loaves & Fishes, I know that homelessness is fundamentally a human issue, not a housing issue. I would also oppose taxpayer giveaways such as the $330 million to be paid for the South-Central Waterfront TIRZ. To partner with land developers, universities, and businesses to free up housing and land. 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. Application for a Place on the Ballot (PDF, 2MB) Jan. 13, 2021. For district-level candidates: What is an issue that faces your district specifically and how would you address it? In addition, I will hold monthly listening sessions in District 8. Our police officers are outstanding, but the quality of services has been substantially degraded by the actions of the City Council. The candidate's team flyered cars with "All Votes Matter" ads at a predominantly white organization and flyered cars with "Black Votes Matter" ads at a historically Black church, Anderson said. 0:57. Photo via Richard Smith for City Council. Garcia partnered with a south Phoenix art gallery to transform Circle K Park. 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. I support enforcement of the public camping ban with immediate access to emergency shelter and the services needed to address the underlying cause of a person living on the streets, Smith said. AUSTIN Two people are vying to represent District 8 on the Austin City Council. Leaves frame the Sower atop the 400 ft tall Nebraska state capitol on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. The upcoming city elections include a crowded City Council race that includes 12 people vying for the four district seats, while Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird faces two challengers in her run for a second term in a contest shaping up to be one of the most expensive in the citys history. For residents of District 8, an area with less investment historically and some of the city's lowest income and education levels, Hodge Washington said grabbing onto new economic opportunities could mean the difference between feeling stuck or achieving prosperity. Some constituents in District 8 say his scrutiny of the police is out of step with what they want: more policing, particularly to deal with homelessness. display: none; But he and his supporters say he's focused on more than policing. 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. As a patent attorney, I understand technical matters. Humbert supports the bond measure, saying the funding is necessary to build affordable homes and address the citys backlog of street maintenance and other infrastructure work. When you accept that role you have to step up any time your community needs you, regardless of whether its policy related or just knowing the neighborhoods and saying we need to go help folks, she said. DISTRICT 8 (SINCE 2017) VIA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT - TRUSTEE BROOKS CITY BASE - CHAIRMAN ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT - If youre walking in Central Park, theres no gaps in the wide sidewalks that everyone can use, Revare said. KVUE sent a list of questions to each candidate. You can cancel at any time. Road safety. Droste has endorsed Humbert, as has Mayor Jesse Arregun and six other members of the City Council. What to know, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. More routes and more buses will impact traffic, affordability and emissions in a positive way. Aven Larson, 7, throws snow into the air and tries to catch it with her tongue at Pioneers Park during a winter storm in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. You have permission to edit this article. A "three-year plan turned into 24 years" after she fell in love with the city and the opportunity it provides, she told a group of voters in January. Council members in August 2017 unanimously confirmed Kimbles appointment by then-City Manager Ron More:Austin City Council District 8: Incumbent Paige Ellis facing three challengers. He would focus on supportive services including mental health and substance use treatment and trauma therapy. Another option is to phase in property taxes for first-time homebuyers. CdeBaca is seeing reelection to the North Denver seat against Kwon Atlas and Darrell Watson. District 8 candidate Bradley Revare inside Wholesome Remedies, a small business in East Colfax he's frequented as he's campaigned. 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. 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. Each district includes two candidates which will advance to the general election. In District 8, voters will either re-elect current Councilmember Carlos Garcia, a progressive with a background in community organizing, or choose his challenger, Im a native of Virginia Beach who grew up in this district and attended Virginia Beach public schools. 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. 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Maggie Mae Squires, who teaches yoga and works for Medical Solutions, a company that places traveling nurses, is making her third run for City Council after campaigns in 2017 and 2021. Pictured are the candidates for Mableton City Council District 5. Washington took over at DIA in summer 2021 and led RTD from 2009 to 2015. As a resident of District 8, Im committed to preserving a family environment for our neighborhoods and the Shore Drive corridor. Deb Polacek of Friend (center) gets ready to play the accordion to welcomeMiloslav Staek, the U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic, as he tours the state during a stop on Wednesday at Nebraska East Union. What you need to know about Denver in 5 min. The relatively recent introduction of scooters to roadways, such as those in the downtown area, has produced numerous injuries. She also raised money for the national Democratic party in 2010, the same year she enrolled in Austin Community College for her general education degree. 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The Lincoln Lutheran student section rushes the court to celebrate with their team after they defeated Lincoln Christian during the C1-2 subdistrict championship game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Lincoln Lutheran High School.