font-style: italic; Matt Hullander pledged to focus on preparing young people for tomorrow's jobs. Johnson received about $1 million from the Chicago Teachers Union for his campaign and had support from several other progressive organizations, including United Working Families. map: false, publisher_id: "7057", And we have to balance the playing field in eviction court by working to ensure greater access to lawyers and legal services for tenants who cant afford representation. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { State and local courts | Between 2020 and 2021, four city council members were charged and arrested in connection to various crimes. border:1px solid #FFB81F; [30] Pastor was suspended from the city council on Nov. var field59 = field59 || {}; Mann earned a bachelor's degree in biochemical sciences from Harvard College and a J.D. Mann and Pureval participated in a debate on PBS. background-color: #ccc; .non_result_row { Currently residing in District 6, Adams is the only registered Democrat running in the election. In Congress, Aftab will support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to give full protections to LGBT workers. I will build an infrastructure that puts us in a position to succeed, rather than one that doesnt use city dollars as effectively as it could. Aftab wont support trade agreements that fail to protect American workers, provide assistance to any worker displaced, and require strong labor and environmental protections. color: #6db24f; Pureval's career experience includes working as a counseling attorney with Procter & Gamble, an attorney with White & Case LLP, and a special assistant United States attorney. background-color: #f4f4f4; position: relative; Aftab opposes that tax bill. text-align: center; .results_text { Elections in 2023 | font-weight: 100; .inner_percentage.Democratic { As Mayor, I will rebuild our economy to make sure that prosperity is shared in every neighborhood an economy with better wages, paid family leave, and opportunities for people to start and grow small businesses. } Sources: orientation: "portrait", top: 0px; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { position: relative; Contact Logan Hullinger at lhullinger@timesfreepress.com. .votebox-results-cell--check { Mann highlighted his experience in city hall. Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Aftab Pureval defeated Cincinnati Councilman and former mayor David Mann in the general election for mayor of Cincinnati on November 2, 2021. width: 100%; width: 50px; Monday we asked . .votebox_bp_logo { Apply today! margin-right: 12px; David Carroll joined Local 3 News in 1987, and is the longest running news anchorman in Chattanooga history. display: inline-block; width: 50%; But opponents blamed Lightfoot for an increase in crime that occured in cities across the U.S. during the pandemic and criticized her as being a divisive, overly contentious leader. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. margin: 0px 10px; There were no incumbents in this race. High School Seniors: Go to the Tennessee Promise and Adults: Go to Tennessee Reconnect. Weston Wamp commented on the position's multiple responsibilities. [40], The city government of Cincinnati blends elements of the strong-mayor and council-manager systems. [1][2], Aftab Pureval earned a B.A. .votebox-scroll-container { With our house in order, we can pursue these additional goals: To me, public service is a critical calling. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. How to run for office | .results_row td:first-child { Ballotpedia features 395,441 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. }. Weve misled kids that a four year degree is the only path to success when the truth is a future in the trades sends young people whether theyre from Alton Park or Soddy Daisy onto an incredible trajectory in their life.. You have permission to edit this article. overflow-x: scroll; This year, voters will elect a new mayor this year and one big issue for the candidates is growth. Aftab will fight to eliminate the tax incentives that lead corporations to ship jobs overseas. Hamilton County Commission chair Sabrena Smedley, R-Ooltewah, is also considering a run for mayor but has yet to announce her candidacy. $('.pastResponses').show(); } } clearInterval(nTimer); } Mayor Matt Adams General Election Weston Wamp David Carroll Acnhor/Reporter David Carroll joined Local 3 News in 1987, and is the longest running news anchorman in Chattanooga history. background-color: grey; Reforming our justice system is not just important for our Black and brown communities; its important for all of us. Instead of trying to score political points or furthering ideological ends we need to come together and finally work to fix healthcare so that it is affordable and accessible. 23. [7] The other four candidates in the primary election were state Sen. Cecil Thomas, Gavi Begtrup, Herman Najoli, and Raffel Prophett. } a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } background-color: #f9f9f9; How to vote | color: white; } width: 250px; } .widget-row.Green { margin-bottom: 0; font-weight: bold; We must take on the inequities in our justice, health care, housing and economic systems. background-color: #db0000; padding-top: 3px; } .non_result_row th { var nTimer = setInterval(function() { During the debates about NAFTA, CAFTA, and trade with China, America was promised that these agreements would be win-win for Americans and for workers. submission: { .votebox-scroll-container { Aftab is committed to protecting and strengthening current laws that protect communities from toxic chemicals and pollution. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { The following is an example of an ad from Pureval's 2018 election campaign. IMPROVE POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS. I offer stability at a moment when it is most needed at City Hall. Youth employment opportunities must be expanded and efforts to reach out and provide a path of hope to our youth must be a priority. left: 0px; Wamp told us today his key issue will be education. Follow him on Twitter @LoganHullinger. Cities | Federal courts | } background-color: #ccc; vertical-align: top; As the Chief Fiscal Officer for the County, it is the Mayor's responsibility to oversee the preparation and administration of official budgets and financial reports. The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau. The last thing I want is to be a distraction from the work that needs to be done for this city. The qualifying deadline is in February with the election coming next May. color:white; The results have been certified. Counties | .non_result_row div { $('.showResponses').hide(); This is wrong. .widget-row.Libertarian { In Congress, Aftab will stand up for equal pay for equal work just like he did as Clerk of Courts. Considering Hamilton County's 74 . The mayorship is a nonpartisan position, but both candidates were considered Democrats.[24]. [19] Click here to view a full video of the debate. }; CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Weston Wamp announced on Friday that he wants to succeed Jim Coppinger as mayor of Hamilton County. } Pureval, the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, said he is looking to help Cincinnati recover from pandemic-related economic downturn and making that recovery equitable for everyone. First published on March 1, 2023 / 11:15 AM. .inner_percentage.Republican { .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} in political science from Ohio State University in 2005 and a J.D. Protect access to health care and vote against efforts to repeal healthcare coverage for those in our district. } [31] At the time of the 2021 mayoral election, Pastor's trial date was set for May 2022. | .race_header.democratic { In the richest country in the world, it is simply immoral for a person to work full time and live in poverty. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. LGBTQ RIGHTS We have to leverage city dollars to partner with our local corporations, institutional philanthropies, and most importantly with the federal government to raise the resources necessary. Teresa Ayers - Ayers, a Republican, is the vice chairman of the Hamilton County Republican Party and a board member of the Carmel-Clay Republican Club.

} In all things political, balance is critical as we navigate a correct path given competing arguments and interests. overflow: hidden; The County Mayor is elected to a four year term by the citizens of Hamilton County to head the executive branch of Hamilton County Government. font-size: 0.9em; Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Aftab Pureval defeated Cincinnati Councilman and former mayor David Mann in the general election for mayor of Cincinnati on November 2, 2021. According to the Hamilton County Board of Elections, eight people have picked up a petition packet to run for mayor. With Smedley now seeking the role of County Mayor, the choices for Hamilton County voters in 2022 has now increased to three with Matt Hullander and . @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { } background-color: #f9d334; background-color: #003388; Mayor Jim Coppinger, R-Hixson, announced last month he would not seek re-election. width: 100% position: absolute; Mobile App|Weather App | WDEF Email Sign Up, CHA creates scholarship honoring late Commissioner Jim Sattler, Chattanooga City Council discusses term limits, Organization Aims to Place LifeVACs across Hamilton County, TVFCU announces Idea Leap Grant semifinalists. The results have been certified. background: #4c4c4c; overflow-y: hidden; He said, "I want to use the mayor's office as a platform to tell students and parents about what we can offer them to live and work in Hamilton County. Although the elections for and position of the mayor were officially nonpartisan, the candidates running were affiliated with political parties. Johnson on Tuesday night noted the improbability that he would make the runoff, considering his low name recognition at the start of the race. After the past 10 years on Cincinnati City Council, Cincinnati's Vice Mayor Christopher Smitherman now wants to represent all of Hamilton County. $('.hideResponses').hide(); div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Lightfoot touted her record of investing in neighborhoods and supporting workers, such as by increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Pureval was the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts from 2017 to 2021. font-size: .9em; Lindsey Hegarty, a 30-year-old paralegal who lives on Chicago's North Side, said she backed Johnson because "he seemed like the most progressive candidate on issues like policing, mental health" and public transit. High School Seniors: Go to the Tennessee Promise, 9 1 1 Center / Emergency Communications District. display: inline; Im a proud product of public schools and will work to make our schools the best in the country. background-color: grey; max-height: 580px; background-color: #6db24f; width: 90%; }) padding-left: 0; font-size: 20px; I look at it as, you know, how can I accomplish that thing that is greater than me.. Lightfoot becomes the first Chicago mayor to lose a bid for reelection in 40 years, when former mayor Jane Byrne was ousted in 1983. .votebox-results-metadata-p { Note that not all submissions may meet Ballotpedia's coverage requirements for inclusion. }; CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) The list of candidates in the race for the upcoming Hamilton County Mayor election grew to four today. .widget-row.value-only { color: #888; $('.pastResponses').hide(); height: 50px; He is a member of the Democratic Party. Of course.". As Mayor, I will create incentives to include affordable housing, fight to allow multi-family zoning, and expand the affordable housing trust fund. [6] Prior to this election, the last Republican to serve as mayor was Willis Gradison, who left office in 1971. color: #0645ad; height: 22px; This starts with a strategy that brings all of us together to get serious about funding the affordable housing trust fund. Has been involved in and a lot of real estate development activities down in Hamilton County and Chattanooga, that area. Write by: . Pureval ran for the U.S. House in 2018. } color: black; width: 100%; Johnson has avoided the word "defund" during the race, and his campaign says he does not want to cut the number of police officers. detail_page_enabled: true, End the tax break companies get for shipping jobs overseas. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { height: 100%; width: 100%; August 4, 2022 at 11:58 p.m. | Updated August 6, 2022 at 12:49 p.m. . .top_disclaimer { Hullander also noted that like Chattanooga's city mayor, Tim Kelly, he has a business background and isn't a political insider. He knows how he's going to do it.". font-size: 1.25em; from Harvard Law School. As Mayor, I will work to expand 911 services to include unarmed, trained professionals to handle response calls. She said, "Every year the commission selects a chairman to lead them, and I was elected unanimously this year, so I have a great working relationship with each of them, and that's important for the next mayor.". padding-left: 10px; margin-bottom: .75em; div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "prerollTemplate":"https://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640x480&iu=/132916964,1079947/wdef.com/chattanooga&ciu_szs=300x250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&vpos=preroll&unviewed_position_start=1&correlator=1677694319&cust_params=category=Chattanooga%2CGovernment%20%26%20Politics%2CHamilton%20County%2CLocal%20News&video_position=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wdef.com%2Fweston-wamp-announces-run-for-hamilton-county-mayor%2F&post=468536" The minimum wage hasnt been raised for more than a decade. } .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Matt Hullander, former CEO of the home improvement company HullCo, has entered the race for Hamilton County mayor in 2022, he announced Friday. The following candidates ran in the primary for Mayor of Cincinnati on May 4, 2021. clear: both; We need a Mayor who will reinvest in our basic services. When 911 is called, theres a good chance the services arent appropriate for the situations needs. } Womens rights are human rights, and I will always, always stand with women. An initiative to decrease littering through improved education. Public Safety .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { But in a 2020 radio interview, Johnson said defunding is not just a slogan but "an actual real political goal," and he sponsored a nonbinding resolution on the county board to redirect money from policing and jails to social services. That is why Aftab raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour for the employees at the Clerk of Courts office, and thats why he supports raising the federal minimum wage. .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} }) $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); display: inline-block; It's also a financial position, because you head up an 800 million dollar-plus budget each year. .results_table_container { } Please note that this list is not exhaustive. font-weight: 300; Aftab also supports efforts to end tax breaks or trade agreements that encourage corporations to give up well-paying domestic jobs for offshore jobs. font-weight: bold; Education was a hot topic for each candidate, particularly vocational education. Leahy: We are joined on the newsmaker line now by Matt Hullander, a candidate for Hamilton County mayor. Basic Services .results_table { function evvntDiscoveryInit() { Aftab will always fight to protect our healthcare. $('.pastResponses').show(); [20]. background-color: #003388; We have to leverage city dollars to partner with our local corporations, institutional philanthropies, and most importantly with the federal government to raise the resources necessary. Early voting for the May 3rd primary election begins on April 13th. Click here to fill out the survey. .race_header.democratic { Mayoral election in Cincinnati, Ohio (2021). Tell us what you think the Hamilton County area should be in 2040. While the mayor serves as the city's chief executive officer and the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body, a city-manager, whom the mayor appoints and the city council approves, serves as the city's chief administrative officer.[41]. The results have been certified. font-size: .9em; We must also leverage our crisis response services in a more effective and efficient way. Pureval ran for election for Mayor of Cincinnati in Ohio. Be a part of quicker CPR response rates by providing real time information on CPR crises and up-to-date information on the location of Automated External Defibrillators. "I do look up to [Kelly] because he doesn't need the job, and I don't either. padding-bottom: 5px; publisher_id: "7057", Being pro-family means ensuring that families can afford childcare. padding-top: 8px; }, } detail_page_enabled: true, margin-bottom: -2px !important; Learn about initiatives that are helping Tennesseans pursuing higher education regardless of age. background-color: #f9d334; number: 3, .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} Benjamin, 53, has long been considered a rising star in Democratic politics, serving three terms as Columbia's mayor, and the first Black mayor in the city's history. Labor unions are the backbone of the middle class, and Aftab will always stand with working families. discovery: { font-size: 12px; .inner_percentage { These efforts, along with fully funding the Citizen Complaint Authority, can make a tangible difference as we rebuild our trust and bonds with those serving in uniform. We must also leverage our crisis response services in a more effective and efficient way. I dont really look at it as a democratic position or a republican position. If you care about the city making sure the streets are plowed and the garbage is picked up, you need to hire the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts. Lightfoot accused Vallas of using "the ultimate dog whistle" by saying his campaign is about "taking back our city," and of cozying up to the president of the Fraternal Order of Police, whom she calls a racist. in political science from Ohio State University and a J.D. text-align: center; display: block; top: -1px; }) Basic Services vertical-align: top; Matt Hullander, former CEO of the. When you see news happening, share it! Ensure coverage for people with pre-existing conditions so that insurance companies cant discriminate. } }, 100);

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Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. "[37] Young's lawyer, Scott Croswell, said, "I reviewed the indictment and we intend to defend it vigorously. } @media (max-width:600px) { .votebox-results-metadata-p { margin: 8px auto; display: inline; Paul Ryan has said he intends to pay for that hole by making cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Pureval ran for the U.S. House in 2018. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { But she voted for Vallas on Tuesday, saying she was impressed by his detailed strategy to address public safety. We need to grow, but we need to grow equitably. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pauses during her concession speech as her spouse Amy Eshleman applauds during an election night party for the mayoral election Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago. The Mayor works closely with the Chamber of Commerce and other local, state and federal representatives to recruit new businesses and expand existing ones in our area. .results_row td { border-radius: 50%; .inner_percentage.Democratic { As Mayor, I will put people first and prioritize making every Cincinnatian proud of their city. There are more than 300,000 people with pre-existing conditions in our district. } Following Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger's Announcement On October 20th That He Will Not Seek Reelection In 2022, District 7 County Commissioner And Chairperson Sabrena Smedley Has Been Approached By Numerous People Encouraging Her To Run For The Office. [1] Pureval received 65.8 percent of the vote and Mann received 34.2 percent of the vote. As Mayor, I will work to expand 911 services to include unarmed, trained professionals to handle response calls. } Pureval said he would invest in public safety, including creating unarmed crisis response units for certain emergency calls and providing additional funding for the Citizen Complaint Authority. City departments are short staffed and asked to do more than ever and with fewer resources. }) $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { .race_header.green { His professional experience includes operating a law practice. Wamp is the first candidate to step forward to replace him, but probably not the last. Carlos Gimenez, member of Congress: Levine Cava's predecessor as mayor, Gimenez is in his second term representing Monroe County and parts of Miami-Dade in Congress. } $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2008. He has called for adding hundreds of police officers to patrol the city, saying crime is out of control and morale among officers sunk to a new low during Lightfoot's tenure. width: 50%; Vallas served as an adviser to the Fraternal Order of Police during its negotiations with Lightfoot's administration. background-color: #003388; A graduate of Ooltewah High School and Chattanooga State Community College, Hullander served as CEO of HullCo from 2007 to April of this year, when he sold the company. .inner_percentage.Green { } .electionsectionheading { background-color: #6db24f; The debate was moderated by WVXU Cincinnati Edition host Michael Monks and presented in partnership with WVXU and the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. Ballot measures, Who represents me? float: right; "This starts on day one by cutting red tape, providing navigators to help small businesses and working to leverage city dollars to support a diverse and talented pipeline of entrepreneurs," he said. Your email address will not be published. Healthcare is a right of all people, regardless of income, and all Americans should have affordable access to quality care. } The County Mayor is elected to a four year term by the citizens of Hamilton County to head the executive branch of Hamilton County Government. Education is also among his top priorities. Rita DiPietro, who lives downtown, said she supported Lightfoot in 2019. There was a problem saving your notification. } Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Matt Hullander is the son of Hamilton County Trustee Bill Hullander. He will face the winner of the Republican Primary in the August General Election. font-weight: bold; padding:7px 8px 8px; . Vallas, a former schools CEO backed by the police union, and Johnson, a Cook County commissioner endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, advanced to the April 4 runoff after none of the nine candidates was able to secure over 50% of the vote on Tuesday to win outright. top: 2px; Our relationship with local police officers is critical for our ability to lift up all 52 neighborhoods. padding-bottom: 3px; }. } padding-bottom: 8px; $('#candidate-connection-email-74585').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); } letter-spacing: .04em; Too often in this country people are paid different amounts for the same work because of who they are. in political science from Ohio State University and a J.D. Aftab Pureval defeated David Mann in the general election for Mayor of Cincinnati on November 2, 2021. } position: absolute; position: relative; } margin-top: 1em; .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} clearInterval(nTimer); Aftab Pureval defeated David Mann in the general election for Mayor of Cincinnati on November 2, 2021. [35] At the time of the 2021 mayoral election, Sittenfeld's trial date was set for June 2022. } I reformed an antiquated and inefficient office and leaned into innovation and creativity, creating an award-winning legal help center to support those most vulnerable during this pandemic. We are the most trusted source for local news. } Pureval ran for election for Mayor of Cincinnati in Ohio. Thats why as Clerk of Courts, Aftab provided Paid Family Leave for all his employees. School districts | Aftab Pureval is the Mayor of Cincinnati in Ohio. color: #0645ad; .votebox_legend { z-index:1; David Mann's 2021 campaign website, "Priorities As Mayor," accessed October 13, 2021;David Mann's 2021 campaign website, "About David Mann," accessed October 13, 2021, This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Cincinnati in 2021, Hamilton County Clerk of Courts (Assumed office: 2017). [36], On April 15, 2021, Wendell Young was indicted on one charge of tampering with records. We need strong leadership in the Mayors office to come out of the gate swinging with an aggressive economic recovery from COVID-19. Wamp late last month announced his campaign has raised more than $100,000. Pureval said he would invest in public safety, including creating unarmed crisis response units for certain emergency calls and providing additional funding for the Citizen Complaint Authority. Learn how we are improving literacy using stories, and how you can help by donating your time and books. .votebox_legend { color: white; .race_header.green { In Congress, Aftab will fight to do the same thing for all families. font-size: 12px; .hideResponses { display: none;} He said, "The decision comes after much thought, prayerful consideration and an outpouring of. The Mayor serves on a number of boards and commissions and is empowered to enter into contracts and has authority to negotiate and execute loans, notes or other forms of indebtedness on behalf of Hamilton County. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ The Mayor provides recommendations to the County Commission and keeps them advised of the financial condition and future needs of the County. .race_header { border-bottom: 1px solid grey; position: relative; An initiative to promote opportunities for better nutrition and more exercise for all ages. } He assumed office on January 4, 2022. As Mayor, I will create incentives to include affordable housing, fight to allow multi-family zoning, and expand the affordable housing trust fund. } font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.5em; [33][34] Sittenfeld was suspended from the city council on Dec. .results_row td:first-child { font-size: 2em; Aftab will fight cuts to healthcare and any attempts to strip coverage for pre-existing conditions like pregnancy or breast cancer. | left: 0px; His continuous years of broadcasting in Chattanooga are second only to the late Luther Masingill. .survey-result {padding:10px;} } font-size: 2em; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 1px; COVID-19 has shone a light on the inequities in our society. } Mayor John Cranley was not able to file for re-election in 2021 due to term limits. This included paternity leave, maternity leave, and comprehensive sick leave because no one should lose their job to take care of their family. Mayor Coppinger announced this week . display: block; Change the law so that Medicare can negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies to lower to cost of prescription drugs. He said, "We have fourteen schools in Hamilton County that need to be closed or demolished, and we must take action on that, or it is a disservice to the future of Hamilton County.". Times up: we must address racial disparities in our community whether in health, employment, education, criminal justice, life expectancy, childhood poverty, infant mortality or any of the other measures that so dramatically confirm that we continue as a Tale of Two Citiesone black and one white. Asked if she was treated unfairly because of her race and gender, Lightfoot said: "I'm a black woman in America. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { .election_results_text { His current term ends on January 5, 2026. Congress has repeatedly tried to take healthcare away from families in our district.