District 4 challengers say distressed community in need

Posted By: HBCU Connect Sports on September 03, 2011 CANDIDATESJAMEL BROWN Age: 20 Occupation: Unemployed, but receives love offerings because of his role as assistant pastor at New Home Baptist Church on Hill Street Political experience/history: This is his first time being on a ballot. He failed to qualify as a candidate in the 2009 special mayoral election. Education: He earned his GED this summer. He plans to attend Selma University to study theology. Family: Single with no children Website: Facebook and Twitter (username is repjamelbrown) Key parts of platform: Improving the infrastructure; implementing programs to reduce crime; increasing government transparency; and supporting public education. JAMES BROWN Age: 56 Occupation: Currently employed as a lifeguard at the Cleveland Avenue YMCA. He is a retired corporate human resources manager and was honorably discharged as a captain from the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Political experience/history: A previous candidate for District 4 Education: Bachelor's of science degree in sociology and two master's degrees (one in counseling from Alabama State University and another in business administration from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Family: Widower who has one son Website: Facebook Key parts of platform: Putting the youth and elderly first; advocating for an increased usage of public parks; encouraging more businesses to start up or relocate to District 4; and allowing residents to be more engaged in the decision-making process. DAVID BURKETTE (I) Age: 53 Occupation: Driver's education teacher at Sidney Lanier High School Political experience/history: He is finishing his first term, which was his first public office Education: Graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1976; two bachelor's degrees from Alabama State University (one in physical education and health and the other in recreation and driver's education); two master's degrees from Alabama State University (one in physical education and another in school administration); education specialist degree in educational leadership from ASU; currently working on a doctoral degree in sports law and management from the United States Sports Academy. Family: Married with two grown children and two grandchildren Website: www.council- mandavidburkettedistrict4.webs.com Key parts of platform: Continuing to improve the infrastructure of District 4, especially in the Hunter Station, Old Hayneville Road and Old Selma Road areas; cleaning up the district; and tearing down dilapidated houses. GERTLENE RUDOLPH 'BIG SISTER' MILES Age: 70 Occupation: Retired from SouthTrust Bank; former loan officer at MAX Federal Credit Union; former employee of Comala Credit Union. Political experience/history: A previous candidate for District 4 Education: Graduated from Carver High School in 1955; took classes at Alabama State University, Troy University Montgomery and Massey-Draughn Business College, but did not earn a degree. Family: Divorced with three adult children and five grandchildren. Website: None Key parts of platform: PACTS (Progress, Action, Cleanliness, Togetherness and Safety); addressing black-on-black crime; and eliminating gang activity. ALBERT SANKEY Age: 67 Occupation: Retired construction worker; pastor and founder at Jesus Christ Missionary Baptist Church Political experience/history: A previous candidate for District 4 Education: Graduated from Carver High School in 1976. Family: Divorced with three grown sons Website: None Key parts of platform: Address the needs of the neglected areas in the district; improving the infrastructure in the older parts of the district, such as the Hunter Station, Old Selma Road and Old Hayneville Road area; creating a long-term vision for the district. For full article click here. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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