In District 8, voters will either re-elect current Councilmember Carlos Garcia, a progressive with a background in community organizing, or choose his challenger, 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. Specifically, the number of police classes should be doubled and 911, EMS and APD should be fully staffed. The median price for a house in Denver: $600,000. As a longtime resident of Austin, I became acutely aware that Austin was coming apart at the seams, particularly with respect to issues such as homelessness, public safety and affordability, Smith told the Monitor. The Austin Monitors work is made possible by donations from the community. Mendonca, who declined an interview request from Berkeleyside, has called for the city to reduce police funding and shift that money to community organizations. What to know, The council members:Who is on the Phoenix City Council? To find which district is yours, use this form on the Secretary of States website. In elections to the City Council in which just one of the incumbents is running for a second term, northwest Lincolns District 4 and southeast Lincolns District 2 each have four candidates. A complete list of donors is available here, and our code of ethics is explained here. 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. }Customer Service. Another option is to phase in property taxes for first-time homebuyers. 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. City announces police pay package ahead of police labor contract expiration, Council signals plans to review, revise new Cultural Arts grant program, Council sets its sights on affordable student housing, Council adopts ordinance to preserve police benefits, Support our local and community reporting here, Dripping Springs neighbors object to plans for outdoor music venue, Austins interim city manager shakes up leadership team after initial organizational review, City Council demands changes to I-35 plan, Complaint from deaf traveler at Austin airport sparks changes to TSA policy, Mayor seeks to add sweeteners to ordinance for cops, Come see what the city (and your dirt) has to offer. Lincoln High's Kiana Wiley (24) holds up the championship plaque after the Links defeated Lincoln Northeast in the A-3 district final Friday at Lincoln High. The Austin Monitor is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. What to know, Who is on the Phoenix City Council? Journal Star restaurant critic Jeff Korbelik shares his parting thoughts. They are using the so-called housing crisis to extract wealth with the creation of housing, without solving the real crisis; which is affordable housing for our most vulnerable community members, Mendonca wrote in response to questions sent by email. The decisions made by City Council impact a range of preservation activities in our city. That flexibility is also allowing her to run her campaign for City Council. 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). I have proven that you can start with something small. Liam Rosengren endures blustery conditions while working out with a portable punching bag outside at Holmes Lake Park on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Denverite is powered by you. What to know, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Public transportation should be made reliable, easy to navigate, and clean. Due to her disability, she drives for Uber so she can maintain the flexibility she needs to address her health challenges. Council; District Court; Elections; Executive Office; Executive Services; King County TV; Local Services; Metro; Natural Resources & Parks; Congressional District 8, U.S. Representative. 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. 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. How? I support the Austin Neighborhoods Council good governance resolution. 0:03. District 8 candidate Bradley Revare inside Wholesome Remedies, a small business in East Colfax he's frequented as he's campaigned. Revare said another issue hes hearing about in his district is safety concerns. With that said, the city of Austin has many challenges that it still faces, such as homelessness, unaffordable housing and public schools.. As a patent attorney, I understand technical matters. We need to make sure everybody has real options to get around. During his first meeting as a sitting City Council member, hundreds of protesters swarmed downtown and the council chambers to protest the Phoenix police after a viral video showed officers aggressively arresting young parents in front of their children. Regulations on scooter use should be implemented, such as license requirements and use of protective gear. 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. I would start with an independent, comprehensive audit of city finances, starting with Austin Water and Austin Energy. Here are their responses, edited lightly for clarity. Wyatt ran against him in 2019, when Bowers won with 52.7% of the vote. Ready to tell your networks why? The 8th Council District and the four candidates vying in its Democratic primary, clockwise from top left: incumbent Diana Ayala, Manuel Onativia, Antoinette D. On policing, Mendonca said at a recent forum hosted by the League of Women Voters that she believes Berkeley is spending too much on its police force, adding, I think we need to redirect the resources toward other community services, like for our youth and job training. She is in favor of the plan for a new Specialized Care Unit that could provide a non-police response to certain calls for service. display: none; The city website has a. 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. Each district includes two candidates which will advance to the general election. 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. She formerly worked as an assistant attorney general and clerked for the Arizona Court of Appeals. WebIn this election, registered voters residing in City Council Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8 will elect Council Members; each for a four-year term that begins April 17, 2023. 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. We should also bring down building fees which are drastically higher than all the other major Texas cities. with a cold southerly wind making it feel like it was just over 11F. #ada-button-frame { Ellis is most proud of how she was able to use her office to serve district residents during Winter Storm Uri. But Humbert also downplayed the role the City Council could play on housing as state laws such as SB9, which abolished single-family zoning throughout California soon after Berkeleys vote, pare back local governments power over many housing decisions. We need to reform zoning, but in a way its already been done by the state, Humbert said. Four candidates are vying for each of the other two district seats. 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. All rights reserved. West Phoenix residents asked council members to increase police presence to deter crime in their area. Its largely out of our hands.. A mostly empty Lincoln Airport terminal is pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Lincoln. 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. One of my most immediate hopes is to convene that and make sure people in District 8 feel like they are being heard by the new leadership in the city.. Former Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne speaks during a press conference at the Capitol on Monday about Gov. Cap and stitch appears to be a promising objective, but the cost to build and expense to maintain needs to first be determined. Q&As with District 8 City Council candidates follow. Among the contests are a competitive mayoral race in Chandler and four of six council seats up for grabs in Peoria. She also criticizes the City Councils efforts to spur more housing construction, which Droste has played a central role in. The city of Austin can also slow the increase in housing prices by providing incentives for building below market rate housing. To address Phoenix's homelessness and housing challenges, Hodge Washington says on her campaign website that she would like to accelerate the process for affordable and workforce housing development, change zoning rules to allow for accessory dwelling units and incentivize the development of affordable housing units, and ensure "specific pathways" exist to help people experiencing homelessness who have severe mental health or substance abuse issues. In these weird times, the local vigilance, the local context, the local flavor its powered through your donations. Her endorsements include local activists such as former Councilmember Cheryl Davila and former Mayor Gus Newport, as well as several members of the Rent Stabilization Board. Revare is currently running against Tyler Drum,Christian Steward,Leslie Twarogowski, Shontel Lewis and write-in Rita Lewis. 2021 General Election. "I can't be the only one who feels this way," she recalled thinking.