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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Social worker Liz Barrett declares bid for Santa Fe City Council District 2 seat
School social worker Liz Barrett has announced her campaign for the Santa Fe City Council District 2 seat with a platform focused on making the city more livable for working families. "I just see an opportunity for problem solvers, social workers, teachers to jump into politics," Barrett said in an interview Tuesday. "If not now, when?" A political newcomer, Barrett, 46, has some insight into what the campaign will entail: Her husband, former city Planning Commissioner Phil Lucero, ran unsuccessfully for the seat in 2023. Though Lucero didn't win, Barrett described the campaign as a learning experience for the family. Liz Barrett headshot 2 Liz Barrett "I kind of got a firsthand view of what it takes, which is funny, because everyone's like, 'After you watched him do that, you want to do that?' ' she said with a laugh. Lucero lost to Councilor Michael Garcia, who was elected to a second term with 54% of the vote. Despite raising over $45,000, significantly more than publicly financed Garcia, Lucero said at the time the incumbency advantage had been difficult to surmount. That won't be a factor this time around — District 2 Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth announced in April she will not seek a third term in office, paving the way for a new face on the dais. Air Force veteran and former government contractor Paul Bustamante also is running for the District 2 seat. Garcia, meanwhile, is running for mayor, which could create an additional vacancy in the district if he wins. The city charter calls for the mayor to appoint a district resident to fill a council vacancy within 30 days. The appointee, who must be approved by the council, serves until the next municipal election, when someone must be elected to the seat for the remainder of the term. At a glance, Barrett and Bustamante have many similarities: Both said they were inspired in part to enter politics because of their dismay at actions being taken by the Trump administration, and they want to try to help create a better city for their children. Bustamante is a stay-at-home father to his youngest daughter; Barrett has two children and adopted the campaign slogan, "Moms get it done!" 110723_GC_ElectionCoverage01rgb.jpg (copy) Phil Lucero, a former City Council District 2 candidate, and his daughter Zoe Lucero, wave to voters at the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds on Election Day in November 2023. Lucero's wife, Liz Barrett, is now running for the District 2 seat following his unsuccessful bid. A native of Michigan, Barrett moved to New Mexico in 2003 for an AmeriCorps post in Albuquerque and has lived in Santa Fe for the past decade in the same neighborhood near Ragle Park where Lucero grew up. She has a Master of Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University and is employed as a social worker at the state-chartered THRIVE Community School in Santa Fe. Previously, she was a social worker at Santa Fe Public Schools from 2010 to 2023, primarily at Aspen Community School. She is a volunteer coach with the Northern Soccer Club and was a Girls on the Run coach at her previous school. She has coordinated a Special Olympics program for students with disabilities at schools. Barrett described herself as a natural problem solver and said the ever-changing nature of her job has primed her for working in politics. "You could have an agenda and it could all change at a moment's notice," she said. Barrett's campaign website describes her as a Democrat and says one of her priorities is standing up to the Trump administration's "weaponization" of the federal government. Though the council race is nonpartisan, Barrett said she chose to publicly list her political party because it feels like an encapsulation of many of her priorities. "A lot of the things that I stand for, like affordable housing, mental health support, getting more money into rehabilitation services for addiction and substance abuse — I think those are historically Democratic issues," Barrett said, adding she is "very open" to working across the aisle. Like many other council and mayoral candidates, she said the high cost of housing is one of her major concerns, noting many of her colleagues in education cannot afford to live in Santa Fe. "That's just outrageous to me. ... If you work here, you should be able to live here," Barrett said. Making the city more welcoming for the families who already live here is also a top priority for Barrett, who said creating more incentives to draw kid-focused businesses to Santa Fe would be a boon, keeping tax revenues here. When it comes to public safety, Barrett said more investments are needed in support services to help get people back on their feet and in the Santa Fe Police Department. She cited the importance of close relationships between police officers and others in the city as key. "We need police to know our communities and where we need more support," she said. Like Lucero, Barrett has hired Sandra Wechsler as her campaign manager. Wechsler was Mayor Alan Webber's campaign manager in his successful bid for a second term in 2021, but neither of the candidates she worked for in 2023, Lucero and District 1 candidate Geno Zamora, won their races. Wechsler is not currently working with any other municipal candidates. Barrett is opting for private financing, while Bustamante has said he will pursue public financing. As a first-time political candidate, she said she plans to hit the ground running so District 2 can get to know her. "I'm going to go that route and give it my all," she said.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police seek critically missing Milwaukee child; last seen near 30th and Scott
The Brief MPD is looking for a critically missing girl, 11-year-old Nevaeh Thompson. She was last seen near 30th and Scott on Friday, May 9. Anyone with information on her whereabouts should contact Milwaukee Police Department District 2. MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police need your help in finding a critically missing child, Nevaeh Thompson. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, Nevaeh Thompson is an 11-year-old girl, Black, with a height of 5'04" and weighing 95 lbs. Nevaeh has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black cargo pants, a plain brown shirt, a black hoodie, and cream and blue Nike air force-style high tops. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android She was last seen on Friday, May 9, 2025, at about 4:15 p.m. near 30th and Scott. Nevaeh should be on foot. What you can do Anyone with any information on Nevaeh's whereabouts is asked to call Milwaukee Police Department District 2 at 414-935-7222. The Source The Milwaukee Police Department sent FOX6 the information.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Milwaukee police searching for missing 11-year-old girl
The Milwaukee Police are searching for a missing 11-year-old girl Nevaeh Thompson. She is considered a critical missing case, according to the police, a label investigators use for missing people who may be especially vulnerable. Thompson went missing around 4:15 p.m. on May 9 in the area of 3000 W. Scott St. in Milwaukee, according to the police. Police describe her as Black, 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing roughly 95 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black cargo pants, a brown shirt, a black hoodie and cream and blue Nike Air Force-style high tops. Anyone with any information is asked to call Milwaukee Police Department District 2 at 414-935-7222. Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or Follow her on X at @kozlowicz_cathy. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee police searching for missing 11-year-old girl
American Press
08-05-2025
- Sport
- American Press
Third state title in five years for Saints, Kye Hanks earns individual medalist honor
FILE PHOTO - Kye Hanks won individual medalist honors at the Division II, District 2 tournament on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Lake Charles Country Club with a 9-under 63. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) Rain and lightning cut the second round of the high school state golf championships on Tuesday to nine holes, but it was more than enough for the St. Louis Catholic boys. The Saints won their third Division II state title in five years, and junior Kye Hanks won the individual medalist honor. St. Louis beat last year's runner-up, Teurlings Catholic, by 28 strokes (457-485) at Farm d'Allie Golf Club in Carencro. 'I couldn't be prouder of this group of kids,' St. Louis head coach Pat Neck said. 'They worked really hard on their games. 'Everybody improved from the beginning of the season to the end. It was a total team effort. We used everyone's score at one time or another throughout the season. It is a great way to send our one senior (Samuel Broussard) out.' Play was suspended one hole into the back nine after the Louisiana High School Athletic Association stopped play at all sites, Neck said. All state tournaments were cut to 27 holes from the standard 36 over two days. Cane Row Golf Club in New Iberia, host site of the boys Division IV tournament, experienced a hailstorm Tuesday. Hanks shot a 2-under 106 to beat Holy Cross' Fulton Pigeon by seven strokes. Hanks was also the regional and district medalist. 'It feels great,' Hanks said. 'It really just matters that we got the team win. That is what we all had in mind. That is what we all wanted after last year.' After shooting a 3-under 69 on Monday, Hanks started the rain-shortened second round with back-to-back bogies, plus a double bogey on No. 6. But he mixed in birdies on Nos. 4, 5 and 9 to get to 1 over before play was halted. 'My irons were very good,' Hanks said. 'I didn't get off the tee too well or around the green too well, but I was able to get in some good spots going into the green and was able to knock a couple of putts down.' Broussard finished third at 115 and junior Kane Hanks was fifth at 116. Girls At the Division I girls tournament at Les Vieux Chenes in Youngsville, Barbe finished as the runner-up to Benton for a second consecutive year. Mattie Purgahn, last year's medalist, placed fifth 5-over 115, while Maggie Dressler tied for sixth with Ruston's Kate Boersma at 117. Brusly's Maci Williams won the medalist honor at 6 under to beat Benton's Grace Goodwin by three strokes. She shot a 70 on Monday and was 2 under Tuesday before play was suspended. In Division II, Westlake's Ali Evans placed fifth and led her team to a third-place finish at 277. Sacred Heart-New Orleans won the team title with a 10-over 234, while Episcopal was second at 242. Evans shot 17-over 129 in the 27-hole tournament.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What to know about early voting in the June 7 runoff in San Angelo
Early voting for a San Angelo City Council runoff race is set for late May and early June, according to a city media release. Dudra Butler and Joe Self Jr. will face off in a June 7 runoff election for the District 2 seat. They were the top two vote-getters Saturday on Election Day. No candidate in the three-way field, including John Bariou, garnered the necessary 50% plus at least one vote to avoid a runoff. Early voting for the runoff election will be in the Keyes Building, 113 W. Beauregard Ave. Here are the dates and times: May 27-31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 2-3: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Polling locations and election information for Election Day on June 7 will be available at city officials said in the media release. While the District 2 race is still up in the air, San Angelo residents also voted in races for a new mayor, two other City Council members, a $397 million San Angelo ISD bond measure and a $41.66 million city coliseum bond. A runoff election for the District 2 seat on the San Angelo City Council is set for June 7. Here are unofficial results from Saturday's election provided by local officials: A SAISD bond measure to finance a program to renovate facilities, build a new middle school and install new security features was approved with 54.6% of the vote. A city bond measure to pay for CRC Roofers Coliseum renovations approved with 53% of the vote. Thompson was elected mayor with 51% of the vote. Patrick Keely was elected District 4 City Council member with 67% of the vote. Mary Coffey, who ran opposed, was elected District 6 City Council member. Saturday's city election results are unofficial until officials canvas them at a May 14 City Council meeting at the McNease Convention Center, 501 Rio Concho Drive. Keely and Coffey will be sworn into their elected positions at a May 20 regular City Council meeting also at the convention center. SAISD is expected to canvass election results during a meeting in May, according to a district calendar of board meeting activities. More: Live blog: Two bonds and a runoff — San Angelo voters have spoken More: Protestors rally outside Texas detention center against Trump immigration policies Trish Choate is the executive editor for the Wichita Falls Times Record News, San Angelo Standard-Times and Abilene Reporter-News. Contact Trish with news tips at tchoate@ Read her recent work here. Her X handle is @Trishapedia. This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: What to know about early voting in the June 7 runoff in San Angelo
