A reprieve from cooler temperatures will arrive for Lincolnites over this weekend. He referenced his volunteer work with Mobile Loaves & Fishes as integral to his approach on homelessness. "I'm just sort of doing it for the sake of being outside," Rosengren said. Working in corporate and small business environments within and surrounding Virginia Beach allows me to understand our workforce from an employee and executive level. Her policy proposals focus on turning south Phoenix into a high-wage job hub and establishing free or low-cost career training programs. He earned his undergraduate degree from Doane University and his law degree from the University of Nebraska. District 8 candidate Bradley Revare inside Wholesome Remedies, a small business in East Colfax he's frequented as he's campaigned. The city often requires developers to include some percentage of below market rate housing at 60% and 80% of median family income. The city of Austin can also slow the increase in housing prices by providing incentives for building below market rate housing. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}. Though our reporting covers donors from time to time, we are careful to keep business and editorial efforts separate while maintaining transparency. 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. 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's what they had to say. If elected, what would be your top priority and how would you get it done? 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 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. Kimberly Council Khari Edwards Robert Elstein Mathieu Eugene Pearlene Fields Anthony Jones Lamor Miller-Whitehead Robert Ramos Jr. Antonio Reynoso Jo Anne Simon Trisha Ocona Manhattan Borough President (current: Gale Brewer) Lindsey Boylan Elizabeth Caputo Brad Hoylman Ben Kallos Mark Levine Guillermo Perez Kimberly Watkins He said the city should expand the STAR program and continue to invest in youth violence prevention activities. He added that building better relationships between police and residents is vital to lowering crime rates. Reach out to reporter Taylor Seely attseely@arizonarepublic.comor on Twitter@taylorseely95. Increasing housing prices, homelessness and lack of recreational and extracurricular facilities for the youth. I am opposed to the expansion of I-35 as expansions do not alleviate traffic and just contribute to urban sprawl. 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. Lincoln East's Carter Toomey and Lincoln North Star's William Schafer vie for a rebound under the net in the third quarteron Tuesday at Lincoln East High School. More than $800,000 from outside groups has been spent in the last week, mostly for TV ads. 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. 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. There should be a tax surplus from last years budget around $80 million to $100 million. 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. KVUE sent a list of questions to each candidate. Occupation: Certified fraud examiner, retired from Bank Financial branches auditing, Previous office held, if any: Thalia Civic League board member, 3rd year, Education: Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University. 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. "I cant believe I just got that right," Thompsen said as he went back to his seat. Leaves frame the Sower atop the 400 ft tall Nebraska state capitol on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. My background in corporate and community environments is an asset when our city is craving growth and positive change on both fronts. DPD is launching a new program to quickly locate stolen vehicles. District 8: District 8 contains three distinct neighborhoods, Oak Hill, Circle C and Travis Country. Both are political newcomers, and neither has picked up significant endorsements. 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. 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. Nebraska's Axelina Johansson uncorks the second-longest throw in NCAA history 63 feet, 4 inches at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational on Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center. 1, 2021. What to know, Who is the mayor of Phoenix? Q&As with District 8 City Council candidates follow. Berkeleys City Council district boundaries have changed. More:Austin City Council District 1 race: Here's where candidates stand on the issues. In terms of policy achievements, Ellis touted her sponsorship of the $460 million mobility bond that passed in November 2020. As a former judge, I know how to evaluate both sides of an issue and make good decisions. Fix and maintain the roads that currently exist. 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. Bowman, along with other soldiers at the ceremony, did not deploy but attended out of support for his fellow soldiers. The reduced number of officers has naturally led to greater stress on and demoralization of remaining officers, leading increasing numbers of officers to retire or seek employment elsewhere. The reading centerpairs teachers in training with students from the community who are reading below grade level. Four candidates are vying for each of the other two district seats. The city of San Jose, California, held general elections for mayor and city council on November 8, 2022. Kim Schrier (Prefers Democratic Party) Matt Larkin City of Seattle, Municipal Court Judge Position No. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. Now will you take the powerful next step and support our nonprofit news organization? 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. They have resolutions but nothing ever changes. 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. he Boston mayoral race gets the bulk of attention during elections, but the City Council also plays a key role in governing the city. 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. 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. 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.. The council has 13 seats: four at-large councilors, representing all Bostonians, and one each for all nine districts within the city. I'm pro-affordability, pro-environment, pro-choice and I'm working to end gun violence. Blood covers the face of Chadron's Kenli Boeselager as she wrestles on the mat against Conestoga's Maggie Fiene during a 145 lb semifinal match on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at CHI Health Center in Omaha. Either we numb ourselves so we cant feel the chill, or we speed ourselves up so our bodys maintaining a warm temperature.. Senior personnel should be incentivized to stay on the job longer. One priority that I haven't had a chance to mention is a concerted effort to bring the community together after the pandemic has set the community back. 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? APD has had its challenges, but I do feel that it is definitely improving. Big steps have been taken to get people off the streets and into housing. 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. 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. Four years ago, Southwest Austins District 8 selected the progressive yet pragmatic Paige Ellis as its We should also bring down building fees which are drastically higher than all the other major Texas cities. Five candidates have filed for two open seats on the Lincoln Airport Authority, meaning one will be eliminated in April's primary election. Kimbles successor is expected to be hired by May. In addition, I will hold monthly listening sessions in District 8. I would oppose noncompliance with the citys environmental protections. Live updates from the girls state basketball tournament, Nebraska Book Co. in Lincoln shutting down; 114 to lose jobs, In a van outside OUs Lloyd Noble Center, Doc Sadler lives out another season in 45 years of coaching, Amie Just: Tominaga family gets celebrity treatment in 'special' day at PBA, How Nebraska's Derrick Walker got 'out of the dark place' and began playing his best basketball, Top 2024 prospect Dylan Raiola visits Nebraska, takes in Husker hoops game, Why Keisei Tominaga is walking on Senior Night and a key factor in his potential return, Lincoln man hit adult son in head with baseball bat during argument, police say, Two sisters, two teams, one hug: Sammy and Ani Leus unique state tournament experience, Time to move? If APD stays on course, they will reach their goals. First Friday art walk, concerts and more! Bellevue West's Josiah Dotzler (left) collides with Lincoln Southeast's Wade Voss in the first half Tuesday at Lincoln Southeast High School. Ellis is most proud of how she was able to use her office to serve district residents during Winter Storm Uri. He said adding simple things like that to the neighborhood is an equitable investment. DPS board VP Auontai Anderson blasts Mike Johnstons mayoral campaign for segregationist tactics, Council President Pro Tem Amanda Sandoval is running again for the District 1 seat to continue changing zoning laws, Denver school board pay could increase to as much as $33,000 per year. In the past, Hawkins has served as a volunteer deputy registrar and an election worker and volunteered with Organizing for America and Battleground Texas, the Wendy Davis congressional campaign. She proposed a different police oversight concept but then voted for Garcia's plan after conceding hers did not have the votes. The city is working on bringing the pandemic-era program back. 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. See more Q&As with candidates in the May election here. We need to make sure everybody has real options to get around. I would start with an independent, comprehensive audit of city finances, starting with Austin Water and Austin Energy. 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In District 6, Councilmember Sal DiCiccio, a conservative who is term-limited, will be replaced by either Sam Stone, who is cut from the same cloth as DiCiccio, or Kevin Robinson, a moderate who spent nearly four decades with the Phoenix Police Department and is aligned with Mayor Kate Gallego. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Supporters of the Niskithe Prayer Camp block a bulldozer preparing to tear down trees at Wilderness Park on Monday. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Droste has endorsed Humbert, as has Mayor Jesse Arregun and six other members of the City Council. Full taxes would be paid in the third year. Public Safety. Balancing competing timelines and space for projects. Policing isn't the solution, he said. 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. Other critical voters say Garcia's interest in aiding those experiencing homelessness, while admirable, blinds him to the needs of constituents concerned about the safety and upward mobility of their neighborhoods. One of my primary motivations is to continue the good work of council in general.. If youre walking in Central Park, theres no gaps in the wide sidewalks that everyone can use, Revare said. 0:03. Until 2015, the body contained seven members, including the city's Mayor, all elected at-large. CdeBaca is seeing reelection to the North Denver seat against Kwon Atlas and Darrell Watson. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. 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A nudge from a friend she respected pushed her to attempt a run. Road safety. Washington took over at DIA in summer 2021 and led RTD from 2009 to 2015. Preservation Austin sent a historic preservation-focused questionnaire to the candidates running for seats in the Austin City Council. 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. 7. Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer (PDF, 905KB) Dec. 31, 2020. Norfolk's Carter Jackson flips upside down in the middle of a dive Thursday in the Heartland Athletic Diving Championships at Lincoln Southeast. AUSTIN Two people are vying to represent District 8 on the Austin City Council. In southwest Lincolns District 3, Elina Newman, a registered nonpartisan, and Justin Carlson, a Democrat, will compete for the seat vacated by Jane Raybould when she was elected to the Legislature in November. It also has the citys biggest and most infamous traffic bottleneck the Oak Hill Y, the convergence of US 290 and SH 71, squeezing traffic heading to and from South MoPac Boulevard and out into the Hill Country. 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. 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. Quick navigation: Manny Pelaez | Cesario Garcia | Rob Rodriguez Manny Pelaez Age 46, District 8 City 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 My experience serving my country; in the business community; with the maritime industry; on environmental issues; and as a dedicated volunteer throughout the community, have all given me a solid foundation to not only lead but to work tirelessly on our Citys important issues. I support the return of cadet classes. Environmental impact statements should be obtained before moving forward. I have proven that you can start with something small. 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. 63 feet, 4 inches at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational on Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center. 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.