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Ward 1 Member of the Council of the District of ColumbiaDuties: Represents citizens from Ward 1The Council’s central role is to make laws for D.C. It is also the chief policy-making body for the city. In addition, Councilmembers' responsibilities include oversight of multiple agencies, commissions, boards and other entities of District government and responding to constituents’ concerns. (source: https://dccouncil.us)Term: 4 yearsAnnual Salary: $115,000 (approximately) source: Code of the District of Columbia § 1–611.09

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    Jude Crannitch
    (STG)

Biographical Information

What are your top 2 priorities and how will you accomplish them?

Should DC be admitted to the union as a state? Yes or No? *If yes, what immediate plans should be made, and actions taken, to begin preparing DC for statehood? *If no, what is your plan for achieving full voting rights for DC?

How do you propose to increase housing for our most vulnerable residents?

What do you see as the root causes of crime in DC? What policies would you propose to address the issues?

What are your ideas for improving outcomes for youth in the justice system?

Is it important to use this job to protect our rights and keep Congress and the President out of our local government business?

What are four things you will do to help DC residents now in prison and those who are returning home?

Campaign Email jcrannitch53@gmail.com
Education Studied art history, Music and ballet.
Qualifications Performing artist/ arts instructor.
Website in process
Self determinstion and autonomy through DC Statehood and the eradication of the multiple levels of racial disparities that along with envitonmental toxins plague the district. I intend to achieve both objectives by advocating for a participatory democracy utilizing the inherent skills, talents and goodwill of the DC community.
Yes. Provide funding for the Statehoid delegation.
Promote legislation recognizing housing as a human right. Provide more social service resources and oversight and collaborate with ANCs and Community village resources to look out for and assist in the well being of our more vulnerable residents.
Lack of autonomy and self determination. Strengthen communities through intercultural intergenerational activities that break down prevalent alienation, aggression and depression.
Provide alternative programs, activites to incarceration. Listen to the youth and include strategies and remedies which they contribute to along with intergenerational support and collaboration.
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Provide them with jobs, training and therapy in a city developong into an arts state affirming access to training in an arts economy as a means of constructively reentering society with a renewed sense of purpose.