(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. I dont think it can be, realistically, 100% affordable, he said. 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. Here are some other helpful election resources: See complete 2022 election coverage on Berkeleyside. Our police officers are outstanding, but the quality of services has been substantially degraded by the actions of the City Council. Tax Relief. Quick navigation: Manny Pelaez | Cesario Garcia | Rob Rodriguez Manny Pelaez Age 46, District 8 City Council member and attorney. There should be a tax surplus from last years budget around $80 million to $100 million. That flexibility is also allowing her to run her campaign for City Council. He would reduce ego spending, ideological spending and spending merely to placate a small portion of Austin residents., Photo courtesy of Kimberly Hawkins campaign. Nebraska's Dayne Morton (left) wrestles Rutgers' Tony White in the 149-pound matchSunday at the Devaney Sports Center. Mendonca is an organizer with the neighborhood group Friends of Adeline. List any previous experience in government or participation on local boards, commissions, or neighborhood Here are their responses, edited lightly for clarity. Kesha Hodge Washington, his challenger, is an attorney who came out swinging in November, walking away with 40% of the vote. 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Since the reinstatement of the cadet classes with a new curriculum, we are seeing fewer retirements and more new cadets who are reflective of the community's values. Enforcing the camping ban while providing resources, and making recreational facilities available, affordable and safe. 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. 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. Funding:Phoenix council races raise over $1M, more than half to one candidate. Currently, hes a director at Colorado Succeeds, a non-profit coalition of business leaders that advocate for education improvements. We need to get people off the streets so that we can begin addressing the root of their problems. She also criticizes the City Councils efforts to spur more housing construction, which Droste has played a central role in. 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. 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. 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. As a coach and mentor for 10+ years, I understand the art of collaboration and compromise to achieve shared results and get things accomplished. 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. 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 is working on bringing the pandemic-era program back. 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. With highs in the upper 40s and mostly sunny weather will greet the day on Saturday and Sunday. 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. How can the city council slow the increase in housing prices and make home ownership a greater possibility for more residents? Since then, If youre walking in Central Park, theres no gaps in the wide sidewalks that everyone can use, Revare said. Here are the candidates' responses, some of which have been edited for length and clarity: Biography: Ellis has a degree in sociology and worked at an environmental consulting firm before being elected to the Austin City Council in 2018. The way I would address these issues is to meet with developers to build affordable housing without compromisingthe quality. UNL student Paxtyn Dummer (from left) and Maggie Mienhueser complete work on a white board while Miles Kastl and Katelyn Petry do the same on the other side, during a tutoring session at the UNL Reading Centeron East Campus. Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer (PDF, 905KB) Dec. 31, 2020. 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. 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. Four years ago, Southwest Austins District 8 selected the progressive yet pragmatic Paige Ellis as its There are many aspects of solving homelessness including having a place to take people, case workers to help people get back on their feet and health care service needs that jail and citations will only make worse. 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. One leading candidate to represent Southeast Berkeley says he wants to carry on outgoing Councilmember Lori Drostes work. What would you consider priorities for Austin when it comes to traffic/transit (Project Connect, I-35 expansion, road safety, etc)? What is something you would change about the citys policies on homelessness? "I can't be the only one who feels this way," she recalled thinking. 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 camping ban policy that's been put in place has not been effective, because we have not provided proper housing, nor proper resources, such as mental and health care. Hodge Washington is a civil and commercial litigator mainly dealing with insurance fraud cases, although she's dabbled in zoning issues, too, she said. 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. One of the most important pieces of work thats going to come with a new mayor and a new city council in 2023 is how do we advance equity so that so many different life outcomes are not dependent on your background or your zip code.. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). My background in corporate and community environments is an asset when our city is craving growth and positive change on both fronts. 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. Jaxson Bowman, 1, holds the finger of his dad,Josh Bowman, during a deployment ceremony for the 1-134th Cavalry at the Lancaster Event Center on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. An attorney and former judge, he is pitching himself to voters as a fighter and common-sense decision maker. 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. She and Garcia tied, leaving two other candidates trailing. Five candidates have filed for two open seats on the Lincoln Airport Authority, meaning one will be eliminated in April's primary election. However, the political parties do recruit and support candidates. 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. Hodge Washington has repeatedly told voters and the media she is wary of over-policing communities and criminalizing homelessness. More:Austin City Council District 5 race: Where candidates stand on the issues. To partner with land developers, universities, and businesses to free up housing and land. Katie Glueck June 7, 2022. I support a substantial increase in the campaign I call, More Routes, More buses. AUSTIN Two people are vying to represent District 8 on the Austin City Council. I have raised a family and understand the struggles that entails. What experience do you have that makes you qualified to serve on City Council? Balancing competing timelines and space for projects. 2021 General Election. For people who already own their homes, increasing homestead exemptions can help take the pressure off of the increase in housing valuations. 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. In terms of policy achievements, Ellis touted her sponsorship of the $460 million mobility bond that passed in November 2020. Mendonca, who declined an interview request from Berkeleyside, has called for the city to reduce police funding and shift that money to community organizations. 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. For district-level candidates: What is an issue that faces your district specifically and how would you address it? More:Austin City Council District 1 race: Here's where candidates stand on the issues.