Copyright 2023 Austin Monitor. 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. As a resident of District 8, Im committed to preserving a family environment for our neighborhoods and the Shore Drive corridor. 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). Council members in August 2017 unanimously confirmed Kimbles appointment by then-City Manager Ron Tax Relief. Contact the writer at mreist@journalstar.com or 402-473-7226. Nebraska's Dayne Morton (left) wrestles Rutgers' Tony White in the 149-pound matchSunday at the Devaney Sports Center. Carlson is director of development for the University of Nebraska Foundation and former chairman of the Lancaster County Democrats. Mendonca opposes the plan, saying the university should instead keep the park as an open space and build student housing on another site. 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. Hodge Washington has repeatedly told voters and the media she is wary of over-policing communities and criminalizing homelessness. She and Garcia tied, leaving two other candidates trailing. District 8 City Council candidates chat with the Monitor. Washington took over at DIA in summer 2021 and led RTD from 2009 to 2015. More:Austin City Council District 5 race: Where candidates stand on the issues. 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. KVUE sent a list of questions to each candidate. Sharing our About page with your own personal comments could really help us out. Candidates that From left are Cheryl Davis, Chijioke Ebbis, TJ Ferguson and Stephanie Joy Loose. Environmental impact statements should be obtained before moving forward. The city website has a. Longtime patrons are mourning the loss of another family-owned business in the Denver metro area. he Boston mayoral race gets the bulk of attention during elections, but the City Council also plays a key role in governing the city. The city of Austin can also slow the increase in housing prices by providing incentives for building below market rate housing. 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. Garcia pushed unsuccessfully to set higher wage standards for city construction workers. Four years later, Garcia maintains his reputation for being unapologetically critical of police misconduct and vocal in calls for increased oversight of law enforcement. Ready to tell your networks why? The election has the potential to shift the political balance of the council. See more Q&As with candidates in the May election here. 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. District 8 needs are routinely not at the top of the prioritization list for city departments, and I've stepped up to deliver meaningful improvements for local parks, emergency response (water bottle distribution and new Fire/EMS stations), and neighborhood streets, bike lanes, and sidewalks. The Land Development Code needs to be cleaned up, clear the backlog of site plan and permit applications, allow for greater density along corridors through alleviating compatibility restrictions or through zoning changes. The deadline to register to vote online or by mail in Alameda County is Oct. 24, and the election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. 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. Liam Rosengren endures blustery conditions while working out with a portable punching bag outside at Holmes Lake Park on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Funding:Phoenix council races raise over $1M, more than half to one candidate. If youre walking in Central Park, theres no gaps in the wide sidewalks that everyone can use, Revare said. City Council candidates will face off March 14 in a runoff election to represent south Phoenix, parts of downtown and an area east of downtown. Sober living home at 27th and Washington in Lincoln: Does it exploit residents or support them? Unfortunately, for those homeless who choose not to seek help or do not want to get off the streets, the path is one of continued homelessness, subject to the public camping bans of the city and state. Find your district by clicking here. 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. Though our reporting covers donors from time to time, we are careful to keep business and editorial efforts separate while maintaining transparency. APD has had its challenges, but I do feel that it is definitely improving. Road safety. Members of the First Nebraska Volunteer Infantry -- Ron Rockenbach (from left), Gage Stermensky, Paul Hadley, David Smith and Keith Rockefeller -- guardthe Abraham Lincoln statue on the west side of the Nebraska Capitol on the 214th anniversary of his birthday on Sunday. Policing isn't the solution, he said. He resigned from CENA after the group opposed the City Councils move last year to end single-family zoning. Currently, hes a director at Colorado Succeeds, a non-profit coalition of business leaders that advocate for education improvements. I've increased funding for the Other Ones Foundation's Workforce First job program, approved fee waivers for the Community First Village run by Mobile Loaves and Fishes, and created the Clean Creeks Crew which is a collaboration between ARR and Watershed Protection to work within creeks. I have raised a family and understand the struggles that entails. 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. This is done by moving people off the streets into temporary or emergency shelters for assessment and (hopefully) a path of recovery. Leaves frame the Sower atop the 400 ft tall Nebraska state capitol on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Virginia Beach is one of the safest cities of its size in our country. My small business survived the COVID-19 pandemic. City elections include three mayoral candidates, 12 vying for Lincoln City Council. What to know, The mayor:Who is the mayor of Phoenix? But Garcia's stalwart stance against police was "tone deaf" at that moment, Hodge Washington said. West Phoenix residents asked council members to increase police presence to deter crime in their area. For people who already own their homes, increasing homestead exemptions can help take the pressure off of the increase in housing valuations. "I mean I bought this bag and it's portable, so I can take it anywhere I want. 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. Either we numb ourselves so we cant feel the chill, or we speed ourselves up so our bodys maintaining a warm temperature.. What to know, Who is on the Phoenix City Council? Were here for you and that wont change. There should be a tax surplus from last years budget around $80 million to $100 million. 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. What sets you apart as a candidate? For many homeless, this may mean no longer living in Austin, but that is the path they chose. 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 Garcia likely violated campaign finance laws when accepting union donations. Lincoln East fans roar as Lincoln Southwest's Cole Christensen (5) raises his arms to question a referee call at Lincoln East on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. She said the main challenge in District 8 was securing and distributing water to residents without access. For things that are not, lets have an honest conversation and talk about what we can do over the next four years to address those issues. I dont think it can be, realistically, 100% affordable, he said. The reading centerpairs teachers in training with students from the community who are reading below grade level. I served with distinction for 30 years in the U.S. Navy, commanded an E-2C squadron, was awarded the Bronze Star in combat operations, served 14 months in Iraq with the U.S. Army, and retired as a captain (O6). Here's everything you need to know about the runoff election, including background on the four candidates and how to vote: Introduction to District 6 candidates:Meet Kevin Robinson, Sam Stone: Phoenix City Council District 6 candidates, District 6 debate:'180 degrees different': Robinson, Stone square off in District 6 debate, Hear the D6 candidates debate on The Gaggle: Apple | Spotify, Learn more about Sam Stone:Sam Stone maneuvers affiliation with Kari Lake and election denial in council race, Learn more about Kevin Robinson:Kevin Robinson has been in public eye for years. Mendonca, who declined an interview request from Berkeleyside, has called for the city to reduce police funding and shift that money to community organizations. Biography: Smith is a patent attorney and has experience serving as an administrative patent judge. In her time on council she has served as chair of the Mobility Committee, the first vice chair to the CAPCOG Clean Air Coalition, as a member of Housing and Planning Committee and a member of Public Safety Committee. 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. 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. All rights reserved. Virginia Beach can be a community for a lifetime with lower taxes. 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.. What to know about Kate Gallego, When council members resign:3 Phoenix City Council members may run for Congress. 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. DISTRICT 8 (SINCE 2017) VIA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT - TRUSTEE BROOKS CITY BASE - CHAIRMAN ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT - Another option is to phase in property taxes for first-time homebuyers. 7. We need to reform zoning, but in a way its already been done by the state, Humbert said. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. We put together a guide to the essentials of how to register and vote, whats on the ballot, voters rights and more. The council has 13 seats: four at-large councilors, representing all Bostonians, and one each for all nine districts within the city. 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. with a cold southerly wind making it feel like it was just over 11F. Revare said his main campaign pillar is equitable investment in the neighborhoods of District 8. How can the city council slow the increase in housing prices and make home ownership a greater possibility for more residents? One of my primary motivations is to continue the good work of council in general.. Kimberly Hawkins is a 25-year resident of Austin and a mother of two. Ive got a good record of being able to build those majorities, and in a lot of cases Ive actually been one of the middle votes on the dais, Ellis told the Austin Monitor. Application for a Place on the Ballot (PDF, 2MB) Jan. 13, 2021. The city doesn't really have a policy on homelessness. Pictured are the candidates for Mableton City Council District 5. Two other candidates are running for the seat, insurance agent Jay Wu and nonprofit founder Peter Bruce DuMont. Preservation Austin sent a historic preservation-focused questionnaire to the candidates running for seats in the Austin City Council. I think everybody, regardless of your background or your socioeconomic status, should have the opportunity to thrive. The officially nonpartisan race includes three registered Republicans (Chris Hove, Sammy Luci and Chris Stokes) and two Democrats (Vanessa Emlich and Nathan Janulewicz). The filing 1. Everybody deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood while also making sure we take a real community-oriented approach to public safety, Revare said. Whether you are part of a staff or within a team, you can collaborate and accomplish positive results. Position switches part of 'magic' for Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, Amie Just: Britt Prince is staying in the moment while decision about her future looms, Lincoln fifth grader who brought gun to school won't be prosecuted, but parents could be, prosecutor says, Zoning quirk paved way for proposed downtown Lincoln skyscraper, Lincoln man, 32, charged with sexual assault of child, Kinkaider continues to expand after finding 'a home in Lincoln', Cheerleader competes by herself at Nebraska state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone. Criticism of Garcia largely revolves around his approaches to policing and homelessness. 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. Due to the pandemic, the dashboard still references 2019 numbers. 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. Biography: Hawkins has volunteered with Organizing for America, the Wendy Davis campaign and Battleground Texas. The other would move in a different direction. What to know, The council members:Who is on the Phoenix City Council? Lincoln Southeast's Bangot Dak dunks the ball against Lincoln North Star in the final minute Friday at North Star High School. 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. I would also oppose taxpayer giveaways such as the $330 million to be paid for the South-Central Waterfront TIRZ. Runoffs happen for Phoenix council seats if no single candidate receives a majority of ballots cast in November. I have established relationships with the decision makers and project planners of all of these projects and want to see these projects succeed in providing the congestion relief and increased safety they were designed for. Hodge Washington started watching council meetings. Public Safety. 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. Shawn Fauver shovels snow outside El Chaparro on F Street on Thursday in Lincoln. Sharing our About page with your own personal comments could really help us out. 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. All rights reserved. He would focus on supportive services including mental health and substance use treatment and trauma therapy. He has also worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas Law School. Bowers is the only incumbent running for re-election. In District 4, three Democrats and one Republican are vying for the northwest Lincoln seat. He is on the Lincoln Independent Business Association board, and has been President of Interfaith Housing for more than 10 years. 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. Shoun Hill walks through Tower Square on Thursday in downtown Lincoln, where nearly 9 inches of snow fell overnight. 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.. "I cant believe I just got that right," Thompsen said as he went back to his seat. How? Drug usage will probably go up because thats one way we stay warm. While thats true to an extent, several Berkeley leaders have pushed to not merely comply with state law they want the city to exceed it with efforts that further encourage housing production. }Customer Service. Being a retired certified fraud examiner with 35 years of financial experience so I am qualified and available full-time to help citizens. 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. He earned his undergraduate degree from Doane University and his law degree from the University of Nebraska. Ross did not respond to an interview request by publication deadline. Born and raised in Berkeley, he got his start in journalism at Youth Radio as a high-schooler in the mid-2000s. What sets me apart is that I'm hands on, and I'm not a politician. Would you let Denver Police have access to your cars GPS System? Austin City Council: The Austin City Council is the body with legislative purview over the City of Austin. Jim Pillen's mentoring program for young Nebraskans. 0:57. The restaurant meal tax is 11.5% and higher than New York City. 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. More:Here's where Austin City Council District 3 election candidates stand on the issues. A complete list of donors is available here, and our code of ethics is explained here. 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. Working in corporate and small business environments within and surrounding Virginia Beach allows me to understand our workforce from an employee and executive level. She formerly worked as an assistant attorney general and clerked for the Arizona Court of Appeals. The Austin Monitor is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Council; District Court; Elections; Executive Office; Executive Services; King County TV; Local Services; Metro; Natural Resources & Parks; Congressional District 8, U.S. Representative. 2021 General Election. I've run as a proud Democrat in 2018 and 2022 because I believe in being transparent with the voters of District 8. In terms of policy achievements, Ellis touted her sponsorship of the $460 million mobility bond that passed in November 2020. When we tasked the city manager with establishing a plan for public space management in 2019, I held him accountable to not producing that plan. 2. The 8th Council District and the four candidates vying in its Democratic primary, clockwise from top left: incumbent Diana Ayala, Manuel Onativia, Antoinette D. She has studied classical voice and theater and has experience directing a childrens church choir, managing a restaurant and driving for Uber. Kim Schrier (Prefers Democratic Party) Matt Larkin City of Seattle, Municipal Court Judge Position No. The winner of the Nov. 8 general election will represent Waipio Gentry, Waimalu, Pearl City and Mililani on the nine-member City Council. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. Occupation: Small business owner, partner Smoothie Stop Cafe, Education: Bachelor of Arts in business management, Virginia Wesleyan University. I support the return of cadet classes. 2023 www.statesman.com. The lack of bus ridership in District 8 is due to the inadequate number of buses and routes and I want to promote the idea of the benefits of more buses to the district as well as the city. Kimbles successor is expected to be hired by May. 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. Pictured are the candidates for Mableton City Council District 5. Feb. 10, 2023. ', Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Its actually allowed me the opportunity to carve out my own space in where Austin politics is right now.. What to know. Sawyer faces Michael Hughes for the East Denver seat. What to know, Who is the mayor of Phoenix? What other priorities do you have? If elected, she will focus on tackling homelessness and water conservation. Public transportation should be made reliable, easy to navigate, and clean. display: none; 2021 General Election. 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. We are fully-local and cover the important issues and key decisions at the intersection between the local government and the community. Council members in August 2017 unanimously confirmed Kimbles appointment by then-City Manager Ron Olson. 1, 2021. A primary was scheduled for June 7, 2022. For existing homeowners and renters, the city can also lower the cost of home ownership by lowering property taxes. Now will you take the powerful next step and support our nonprofit news organization? Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis. On his second point, all neighborhoods should have sidewalks and connecting bike paths. 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 I would oppose the development of a new convention center. If the progress is not being shown, and the policies aren't being enforced, there's an issue with implementation. He ran against Sen. Mike Hilgers for a seat in the Legislature in 2020. So we rode for 20 hours and talked to people who do that. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Austin must get its financial house in order. 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. What you need to know about Denver in 5 min. 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. District 8 candidate Bradley Revare inside Wholesome Remedies, a small business in East Colfax he's frequented as he's campaigned. The winner will join the city's seven other council members, plus the mayor, in overseeing the nation's fifth most populous city. Ellis is most proud of how she was able to use her office to serve district residents during Winter Storm Uri. The northeast Denver seat will be unoccupied come April 2023, as current Councilmember Chris Herndon terms out.
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