How Progressive Is the DC City Council?

This Saturday’s candidate forum and a political scorecard provided by Jews United for Justice might shed some light on those council members whose positions lean left of center. . . . → Read More: How Progressive Is the DC City Council?

Ward 8 City Council Special Election

Still not sure who to vote for tomorrow’s Ward 8 City Council Special Election? Here’s a voter guide provided by WUSA-9. I have rearranged them so that they are in alphabetical order.

Stuart Anderson (Democratic) He is a native Washingtonian and founding director of Family and Friends of Incarcerated People. He is also self employed in the property managment and home repair field. Website: http://www.ffoip.org/

Sheila Bunn (Democratic) A native Washingtonian, she was Deputy Chief of Staff to former Mayor Vincent Gay and Chief of Staff to DC Congressional Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. Website: http://www.bunnforward8.com/about

Marion C. Barry (Democratic) Known to most Washingtonians by his middle name, Christopher, he is the son of former council member and mayor, Marion Barry. This is his first run for political office and says he wants to carry on his father’s work. In a tweet about his run he wrote, “The legacy continues.” He told WUSA9’s Bruce Johnson hsi father encouraged him to run for the seat. Barry runs a small construction business. Website: http://marioncbarry.com/

Greta Fuller (Democratic) She has been an ANC Commissioner (8Ao6) for eight years. She was appointed member of the 11th Street Bridge Project Community Communications Committee; Member of the Historic Anacostia Preservation Society, Historic Anacostia Block Association, and Fairlawn Civic Association. Website: http://www.greta4ward8.com

Eugene D. Kinlow (Democratic) He is a native Washingtonian who lives in the Bellevue section of Ward 8. He is a senior Strategist at Dragon/Unicorn Strategies and Solution where he works on community engagement strategies for businesses and non-profits. Previously he was the Public Affaird Director for DC Vote. He is also the producer and host of the DC Politics Show on WPFW. He is past President of Ward 8 Democrats. Website: http://www.kinlowward8strong.com/

LaRuby May (Democratic) She has lived in DC for the past 17 years and has worked and lived in Ward 8 for 13 years. She currently serves as the Executive Directof of Vision of Victory Community Development Corporation, “an organization that focuses on real estate development and human capital development.” In 2005 and 2006, LaRuby served in Marion Barry’s Ward 8 council office as a Legislative Intern and Director of Constituent Services. In 2008, LaRuby was appointed to lead the DC Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Website: http://may4ward8.com/meet-laruby/

“S.S.” Sandra Seegars (Democratic) She has lived in the ward since 1969 and calls Congress Heights home. She has been an accountant with the federal and District governments as well as a paralegal and ANC Commissioner. She also served on the DC Taxicab Commission. Website: https://sssandraseegars.wordpress.com/about-s-s-sandra-seegars/

Keita Vanterpool (Independent) She has lived and worked in Ward 8 for the past 10 years. She is a chiropractor and Chair of the DC Board of Chiropractic. Website: http://www.drkfcward8.com/tags/city_council_dc

Leonard Watson, Sr. (Democratic) As a councilmember he says “I will ensure improved relationships between the Ward 8 community and the police officers who work in the area. The installation of better street lights, more police walking or bike riding therough the Ward 8 neighborhoods.” Website: http://www.leonardwatsonsr.com/

Natalie Williams (Democratic) She is an ANC Commissioner (8A) which covers the Hillsdale, Fairlawn and Historic Anacostia communities. She was Vice President of United Medical Center, formerly Greater Southeast Hospital and was once communications/press director and advisor for then Councilmember Marion Barry. She also owns her own public relations firm, BlitzAssociates Inc. She is also a former WUSA9 news producer. Website: http://www.nataliewilliamsonline.com/home.html

Take a spin through candidate forums still available online.

The Anacostia Coordinating Council, in collaboration with Ballou High School PTSA, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8C, and other local sponsoring organizations, hosted a Ward 8 City Council Collaborative Candidates Forum on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Ballou High School in Washington, DC. It featured all 13 candidates who planned to be on the ballot for the April 28 special election for the Ward 8 DC Council seat.

 

Ward 8 City Council Candidate Forum held at We Act Radio on March 20, 2015. Live streaming was provided by NMG Live.