L OCAL LIVING
District
19 DC
Council At Large DEMOCRAT
STATEHOOD GREEN
U.S. Representative DEMOCRAT
Clark Ray Age: 46
Residence: Crestwood.
Education: BS, education, Univer- sity of Arkansas at Fayetteville; MEd, Temple University.
Occupation: None given.
Elected offices/civic activities: Member, Crestwood Citizens Asso- ciation; former reserve officer, D.C. police department; former director, D.C. Department of Parks and Rec- reation; former director, Mayor’s Of- fice of Community Relations and Services; former neighborhood ser- vices coordinator, Wards 2 and 8.
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? “There are three: to continue edu- cation reform with transparency on budget and policy. Children across the District deserve an excellent education and choice in both public and charter schools. We need to re- duce violent crime by enhancing community policing and reforming the juvenile justice system. We need an economic policy that in- cludes workforce development, liv- ing-wage jobs, making D.C. busi- ness-friendly and having affordable housing. These three areas togeth- er will bring new residents to the District, keep those here now from leaving, and provide a tax base so we can ensure a safety net for those most in need.”
Why should voters elect you? “I represent change. I have experi- ence successfully running a city agency, managing staff and budg- et. I have been a reserve police offi- cer with the MPD.”
Web site:
www.clarkrayforcouncil.com
E-mail address:
clark@clarkray4council.com
Darryl L.C. Moch Age: 41
Residence: Deanwood.
Education: BA, theater, dance, psy- chology, Alfred University; MS.C.ED, counseling, Alfred University; MFA, theater, U. Memphis.
Occupation: Executive director, La- bor Heritage Foundation.
Elected offices/civic activities: Minister, InnerLight Ministries; board member, Places of Worship Advisory Board on HIV/AIDS, D.C. HIV/AIDS Admin.; member, Greater D.C./USSF organizing group; presi- dent-elect, high school alumni board; member, National Planing Committee, U.S. Social Forum; for- mer consultant, National Minority AIDS Council; Green Party Black Caucus.
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? “Failed government oversight and initiatives have created a D.C. eco- nomic crisis. We must fight urban blight, unemployment, homeless- ness and failing schools by getting city residents back to work (explicit- ly ensuring that contractors are hir- ing D.C. residents) and genuinely in- volving them in the political deci- sions that affect their lives. Residents need jobs, living wages, housing, public services, small-busi- ness development and a successful educational system (including pre-K, apprenticeship programs and adult learning) that grooms the best and brightest leaders of tomor- row. These are immediate actions toward effective change and a city that works for all of us.”
Why should voters elect you? “Vote for me because you want a council member who will be a voice of and speak for all of D.C.”
Web site:
www.darryl4dc.com
E-mail address:
nubianphoenix1@gmail.com
David Schwartzman Age: 66
Residence: Brightwood.
Education: BS, geochemistry, City College of New York; MS, PhD, geochemistry, Brown University.
Occupation: Professor, Howard University.
Elected offices/civic activities: Nuclear freeze, Bottle Bill initiatives; Justice for Janitors, local 25 campaigns; Coalition for Lead Control; Fair Taxes for D.C. and Tax & Budget and Legislative Agenda coordinator, D.C. Statehood Green Party; D.C. Metro Science for the People; Fair Budget and Poverty Reduction coalitions; Take Back D.C.; D.C. Human Rights People’s Movement, SC; DCSGP National Delegate, 2008, 2010, local station board, WPFW, 2010-12.
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? “Confronting the ’crisis of everyday living’ faced by a majority of our residents. I stand for: jobs for D.C. residents, truly affordable housing, child care, first-rate neighborhood schools, tax relief for our majority, paid for by a modest tax hike for wealthy residents, especially D.C. millionaires, ending taxpayer giveaways to developers. Curb the childhood asthma epidemic and D.C. carbon emissions. Lower Metro fares, students riding free, paid for by a congestion charge for car commuters. Eliminate child poverty, create green jobs/apprenticeship programs in high schools. Ban the box: End job and housing discrimination against ex offenders now; workers rights, D.C. statehood.”
Why should voters elect you? “I will empower D.C.’s working and middle-class majority, creating a more just and healthy environment for all residents, especially for children.”
Web site:
www.davidschwartzman.com
E-mail address:
dschwartzman@gmail.com
* Incumbent K Running unopposed
Nate Bennett-Fleming Age: 25
Residence: Anacostia.
Education: BA, political science, Morehouse College; joint JD/MA course work, Harvard University, U.C. Berkeley School of Law.
Occupation: Editor, Berkeley Jour- nal of African American Law and Policy; former summer associate, Patton Boggs LLP, Alston Bird LLP.
Elected offices/civic activities: Issues chair, Ward 8 Democrats; DC Vote Representative, Anacostia Co- ordinating Council; legal aide, D.C. Council Committee on Statehood; member, DC Latino Caucus; mem- ber, FreeDC; member, Gertrude Stein Club; member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; editor, Harvard Journal of African American Policy; field coor- dinator, Ben Cardin for Senate; dep. national director, Kerry for Presi- dent; staff assistant, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton.
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? “D.C.’s second-class political status is our most urgent problem. This problem impacts all other prob- lems. Without self-determination, we are limited in our ability to im- prove education, provide jobs, sus- tain economic development and provide public safety. Changing D.C.’s political status would gener- ate $2.3 billion, because of the re- moval of federal tax restrictions. In a budget crisis, these funds could spur economic change. With Presi- dent Obama, we have a rare oppor- tunity to win, but our leaders must increase the involvement and awareness of D.C’.s residents and allies nationwide. I am running to ensure we take advantage of this opportunity!”
Why should voters elect you? “After recurring defeats of D.C. vot- ing rights legislation, new leader- ship is needed. I am passionate and hardworking. If elected, my aim is getting you involved.”
Web site:
www.electnate.com
E-mail address:
nate@electnate.com
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Mike Panetta* Age: 39
Residence: Brightwood.
Education: BA, political science, American University; MA, political science, American University.
Occupation: Partner, Beekeeper Group.
Elected offices/civic activities: Director, “Where’s My Star?” Coalition; treasurer, Free and Equal DC Fund; member, DC Vote; member, Gertrude Stein Democratic Club; member, DC for Obama; member, DC for Democracy; board member, American University Alumni Association; past president, American University School of Public Affairs Alumni Chapter; chairman and captain, D.C. Olympic Committee; shadow U.S. representative, 2007-present.
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? “As it relates to my position, the most pressing set of issues are those related to our lack of statehood and budgetary and legislative autonomy. The absence of sovereignty over local affairs and voting representation in Congress negatively affects almost every other issue in the District. Only through statehood will we completely eliminate congressional control over the District of Columbia. We can’t stop until there is a 51st star on the American flag, as only then will D.C. be a full and equal partner in American democracy.”
Why should voters elect you? “I have the best mix of passion, experience and proven results. I know it takes more than speeches and flowery promises to get things done.”
Web site:
www.mikepanetta.com
E-mail address:
info@mikepanetta.com
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