Election Day is Every Tuesday
Aug 31 - Sept 6
One day I will be early, one day this post will go out six days ago, but that week is not this week.
It’s a small election week, but not an inconsequential one by any means, we have two legislative holds in FL, and one flip opportunity in Wocester MA.
Here’s what we’re looking at:
Tues Sept 2 - FL, MA, NY
Sat Sept 6 - DE
Tuesday September 1
Florida
State Senate District 15
general, (Hold)
LaVon Bracy Davis (DEM, Priorities: Fight corporate greed and address cost of living, increase opportunities and jobs, invest in women and minority owned businesses, lower property insurance costs, fund public schools, raise wages for teachers, push for Medicaid expansion, mental health programs, gun violence prevention initiatives, protect voting rights).
House special District 40
General (Hold)
RaShon Young (DEM, Priorities: Community, equity, opportunity, justice, and civil rights).
Franklin County
Seat 3:
Felipe Caquimbo,
Donna Knutson (likely Dem, voting right protections, is a volunteer coordinator for the National Estuarine Research Reserve),
Dennis Green.
Seat 4:
Donna Duncan (Incumbent, attorney),
Thomas Saunders (MS in Exercise Physiology, small business owner).
Massachusetts
Worcester County
Councilor at Large Preliminary Election (6)
Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh Experience: Real Estate Priorities: Fund Worcester Public Schools, make Worcester more affordable and make the city more accessible to residents, public safety, reasonable development while preserving the cultural heritage of Worcester, youth empowerment, decongestion of traffic and services
Jermoh Kamara Experience: Director of Wellness and Health Equity at the YWCA of Central Massachusetts, Founder of HVK Children’s Foundation, member of School Committee Priorities: Enhance technology access for all students, expand STEAM and Vocational/Technical Chapter 74 education, modernize health and sex education with parental input and op outs, bring additional resources to diversity efforts, expand community partnerships
Donna Colorio - Incumbent Experience: adjunct professor at Quinsigamond Community College, co-owner of Dimitria Delights Priorities: public safety including police and fire department funding, stop signs and speeding, fiscal responsibility, maintaining low residential taxes, supporting local businesses
Gary Rosen Experience: Retired high school teacher, District 5 councilor, at large councilor, school committee member Priorities: increasing home ownership and rental opportunities, cracking down on traffic violations, improving conditions for seniors, overhauling public transportation, reducing property taxes
Kate Toomey - incumbent Experience: current councilor at large, register of deeds, real estate lawyer Priorities: construction of more market-rate and affordable housing, pushing for completion of Burncoat High School, economic development around Polar Park and Route 20
Cayden Davis Experience: public health Priorities: equity, accessibility and representation in government, transparency and accountability, public health and community investment, housing justice and tenant protections
Satya Mitra Experience: tax consultant and financial planner , planning board of Worcester, founder Joy Guru Humanitarian Services Priorities: to help and give back to the city, support small business owners and make Worcester a more affordable, enjoyable, livable city, make sure students are educated on the value of money
Bernard Iandoli Experience: retired from solar roofing industry, Worcester Airport Commission Priorities: affordable housing, possibly rent control, help for homeless people
Joseph M Petty DEMOCRAT Experience: mayor of Worcester Priorities: affordable housing, housing options for the homeless – especially elderly homeless, looking to make Worcester safe, vibrant and more affordable
Khrystian King Experience: social worker, city council member Priorities: school safety, afterschool programs for kids, affordable housing, support small business with technical and financial assistance, expanded routes and hours for WRTA, improved city services such as snow removal and road repairs
Charles Luster DEMOCRAT Experience: veteran, community activist with MLKBLVD, The Black Unity Group, Member of the NAACP Priorities: food insecurity, public safety, job creation, homelessness, drug problems, collaboration between council and small businesses
Jessica Pepple Experience: Chief Diversity and Culture Officer at RFK Community Alliance Priorities: education, policy-community engagement, job creation, and support for underrepresented populations, affordable housing, homelessness
Edson Montero DEMOCRAT Experience: managing food service for Family Health Center on Queen St and Jaques Ave, working with people facing homelessness, addition, mental illness and reintegration into society Priorities: dignity, inclusion, human-centered policy, creating a common vision for Worcester, meeting regularly with neighborhoods, collaborating with community members, affordable housing, after school programs, and youth opportunities, public safety
Morris Bergman - incumbent DEMOCRAT Experience: city council member, zoning board of appeals, member, Preservation Worcester Priorities: fully funding current parks, making it easier for first-time homeowners to own property, affordable housing, improve street and sidewalk work, adequate funding for fire, police and emergency services departments.
School Committee Member District E (2) (FLIP)
Kathleen Roy – incumbent REPUBLICAN Experience: current school committee member, before school program director Priorities: no cell phone use, support parent rights, school safety, appropriate funding
Noelia Chafoya DEMOCRAT Experience: management consultant Priorities: boosting academic performance, improving school safety and mental health, supporting teachers and increasing transparency and community engagement, establishing a strong, positive community within the schools
Nelly Medina DEMOCRAT Experience: Lead organizer for Worcester Education Justice Alliance, experience with Massachusetts Teachers Association Priorities: transparency, public outreach, the district’s strategic 5 year plan future, support and information for parents
New York
Greene County
Saturday September 6
Delaware
Sussex County
Bethany Beach
cancels town council election thanks to only three people running for 3 seats
So I hope you learned something, and I hope if you live in any of these places you go vote!
Your vote and your voice is your superpower, but only when you use them!
Working at the polls today in the Village of Catskill NY