AUSTIN — All candidates working for twenty ninth Ward alderperson and the fifteenth Police District Council will talk about their visions for the West Facet at a discussion board subsequent month.
The discussion board is 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at Hope Neighborhood Church, 5900 W. Iowa St. It’s organized by native leaders engaged on the Austin Quality of Life Plan, a top level view to realize resident-driven improvements to the neighborhood.
Police council candidates will take the stage at 10 a.m., and aldermanic hopefuls will begin at 11 a.m., organizer Deborah Williams-Thurmond stated. She expects the occasion to run till about midday.
The occasion is free. Individuals can join upfront here.
Credit score: Google MapsAll three candidates within the twenty ninth Ward race are anticipated to attend: incumbent Ald. Chris Taliaferro, veteran group activist CB Johnson and neighborhood improvement supervisor Corey Dooley.
Discover out extra concerning the backgrounds and insurance policies of every candidate here.
All seven candidates working to be the community liaison to the fifteenth Police District additionally will likely be in attendance. They’re Karen Winters, Deondre Rutues, Oddis “OJ” Johnson, Darius Newsome, Elena X. Thompson, Constance Melton and Carmelita P. Earls.
The discussion board could have a moderator and a panel of younger people who find themselves members of group organizations, Williams-Thurmond stated.
These in attendance can submit inquiries to the panel, Williams-Thurmond stated.
Subjects of debate embrace public security, methods to enhance policing and their group relationships, schooling and improvement, Williams-Thurmond stated.
The election is Feb. 28.
Hearken to “It’s All Good: A Block Membership Chicago Podcast”:
