THE WASHINGTON POST • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
18 DC
District
L OCAL LIVING
Council Ward 5
REPUBLICAN
DEMOCRAT Ward 6
At Large DEMOCRAT
Tim Day K Age: 39
Residence: Brookland.
Education: BS, accounting, Uni- versity of Maryland; MS, George Washington University.
Occupation: Owner and presi- dent, Prizm Consulting.
Elected offices/civic activities: Advisory neighborhood commis- sioner, 5C10, 2006-present; board member, the Dance Place; spokesman, walker, volunteer, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer; member, Fairfax Medical Reserve Corps; youth mentor, FGCB; for- mer volunteer crew leader, D.C. AIDS Ride; former volunteer fire- fighter and paramedic, Prince George’s County Fire/EMS De- partment; fundraiser, many local nonprofits.
What is the most urgent prob- lem facing your jurisdiction? “High crime rates, education (high dropout rates, low graduation rates and underperforming schools), unemployment and un- deremployment, usable green space and lack of sensible devel- opment, lack of retail, grocery stores and sit-down restaurants, understaffed recreation centers, lack of libraries. Underserved sen- ior community and constituent services.”
Why should voters elect you? “I believe in accountability, have high ethical standards, am fiscally responsible, a known team player, have the ability to listen and be proactive.”
Web site:
www.timdayforward5.com
E-mail address:
tim@timdayforward5.com
Kelvin Robinson Age: 49
Residence: Northeast Washington.
Education: BS, MS, communications, Florida State University.
Occupation: Managing principal, RightSource.
Elected offices/civic activities: Member, chairman, Advisory Neigh- borhood Commission 6A, 2009-pre- sent; board member, D.C. Chamber of Commerce; board member, chairman- elect, former vice chairman, Catholic Charities; co-chairman, St. Martins Af- fordable Housing Development; chair- man, Mission Effectiveness Commit- tee; life member, Leadership Florida Statewide Community Foundation; member, National Forum for Black Public Administrators.
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? “To move our city and Ward 6 forward, we need to continue reforming our schools and recreation centers through expanded magnet and char- ter school options; reduce crime by in- creasing police foot patrols, reducing juvenile and gang crime, expanding court supervision of violent youths and enhancing after- and out-of- school programs for youths; provide career-readiness training and child- care support to assist District resi- dents obtain jobs; and engage Ward 6 residents to secure good-paying jobs, goods and services to the neighbor- hood through smart development of Hill East Waterfront, RFK, Southwest Waterfront, H Street and other com- mercial areas.”
Why should voters elect you? “As public servant and private busi- nessman, I have been dedicated to serving our community. I have a rec- ord of success and vision for our fu- ture.”
Web site:
www.kelvinfordccouncil.com
E-mail address:
kelvin@kelvinrobinsonfordccouncil. com
Tommy Wells* Age: 53
Residence: Capitol Hill.
Education: BS, psychology, University of Alabama; MSW, social work, University of Minnesota; JD, Catholic University.
Occupation:Ward 6 member, D.C. Council.
Elected offices/civic activities: Member, D.C. Council, 2007-present; member, D.C. Board of Education, 2001-06; member, 1995-2000, chairman, 1997-98, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6B; board chairman, Jan’s Tutoring House; past chairman, South Washington Collaborative; past chairman, Local Government Advisory Committee, Chesapeake Bay Program; past chairman, human services committee, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? “I’m working to build a livable, walkable city that offers every resident and family -- in Ward 6 and throughout the District -- high-quality schools, safe neighborhoods and a healthy natural environment. That means investing in public school excellence, expanding transit options, increasing mixed retail and housing development, creating vibrant arts spaces, reducing street crime and reclaiming environmental treasures like the Anacostia River. All Washingtonians should be able to enjoy five-minute living, with great schools, shopping, parks and workplaces -- as well as access to fresh foods and quality health care -- a short walk or transit ride from home.”
Why should voters elect you? “You can count on me to lead the District’s efforts to create a livable, walkable city -- defining effective solutions and seeing them through.”
Web site:
www.tommywells2010.com
E-mail address:
tommy@tommywells2010.com
REPUBLICAN
* Incumbent K Running unopposed
Jim DeMartino K Did not respond.
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Michael Brown Age: 57
Residence: American University Park.
Education: BA, government and politics; MA, public policy, Univer- sity of Maryland.
Occupation: U.S. senator (shad- ow), the District.
Elected offices/civic activities: President, Western Avenue Citi- zens Association; past vestry member, St. David’s Church; past president, Michele Manor Condo Association; former commission- er, ANC 3-E; delegate, Democratic National Convention; delegate, Ward 3 Democratic Committee; U.S. senator (shadow), the Dis- trict.
What is the most urgent prob- lem facing your jurisdiction? “The most urgent problem facing the District is our colonial status. Lack of representation and limit- ed home rule affect every aspect of life in the District. Seventy-two percent of workers in D.C. pay no taxes to the District. As a result, we lose $2 billion dollars a year. We have a diminished bond rat- ing, our laws are overturned, and our local government is interfered with. We have not been allowed to develop like other communities, and this affects everything: our education system, economy, pub- lic safety and health care. Now is the time to seek full citizenship through statehood.”
Why should voters elect you? “We need an at-large council member dedicated to making us equal citizens. I have passion, de- termination and expertise to make D.C. the 51st state.”
Web site: None given.
E-mail address:
hrzcom@aol.com
Phil Mendelson* Age: 57
Residence: Cleveland Park.
Education: BA, political science, American University.
Occupation: At-large member, D.C. Council.
Elected offices/civic activities: Past chairman, current member, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments; past president, Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations; life member, Committee of 100 on the Federal City; McLean Gardens Condominium Board of Directors; officer, Tenley and Cleveland Park Emergency committee; officer, McLean Gardens Residents (tenants) Association, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3-C member, 1979-98.
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? “Fiscal stability, followed closely by education reform. We cannot risk the return of the federal control board, yet spending has exceeded revenue each of the past three years. This can and should be right-sized without resorting first to tax increases. Fiscal stability enables us to tackle other problems, such as education. As a public schools parent, I care about providing the best educational opportunities for our students -- reducing truancy and the dropout rate, improving literacy and ensuring that kids are truly at grade level when they graduate to the next level. Stability is also important for reform.”
Why should voters elect you? “I am a proven legislator, known to be accessible and responsive, willing to take principled stands in the best interest of the city.”
Web site:
www.philmendelson.org
E-mail address:
alitsky@aol.com
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