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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
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Hall declares victory over Davis for Fort Worth City Council District 6 seat
Dr. Mia Hall declared victory over opponent Daryl R. Davis II to the applause and cheers of friends, mentors and family Saturday night at her election watch party at Bowlounge. Unofficial polling data shows Hall leading with 57.12% over Davis's 42.88% in the race for the Fort Worth City Council District 6 seat. Allof the 19 polling locations are reporting. Hall will fill out-going Council Member Jared Williams's shoes to represent Southwest Fort Worth and Como. In the crowd during Hall's speech of thanks were Council Members Chris Nettles, Michael Crain and Elizabeth Beck and Crowley School Board Members Dr. Nedra Robinson and Chakina Watkins. Because none of the four candidates — Davis, Hall, Marshall Hobbs and Adrian Smith — received more than 50% of the votes on May 3, the top two vote-getters went to a runoff election. On May 3, Hall had 46.8% of the votes, followed by Davis with 28.49%, Hobbs with 21.57% and Smith with 3.14%. Now with early voting results, she leads by nearly 400 votes. There was a 4.47% voter turnout. Hall said she was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the voters. She was formerly a Crowley ISD Board Trustee and a member of the Fort Worth Zoning Commission. 'It's been my pleasure to to have served this community in the capacity of a trustee for the last 10 years,' Hall said, 'and just to see the voter turnout, and the fact that they are going to bestow or that I may have the opportunity to represent them as the District 6 councilwoman, is just very humbling.' Hall has promised safe neighborhoods, improved roads and infrastructure, enhanced city services and the fostering of economic development. 'I made promises to our neighbors, and I plan to honor those promises,' Hall said. 'Among those were to be responsive and to be accessible, and that's something that I want to be day one. The other part will be just getting my bearings meeting the other council men and women and me and my colleagues, and just getting my footing underneath me so that we can take the priorities that our District 6 neighbors have made and put them to work quickly, without delay.' Her opponent in the runoff, Davis, promised well-planned neighborhoods that are safe and affordable to live in.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New Charlotte City Council member to be sworn into office Tuesday after Bokhari resignation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The newest member of Charlotte City Council is slated to take his oath of office Tuesday. Council members selected Edwin Peacock III to fill the District 6 seat left open by last month's resignation of Tariq Bokhari. Peacock, a Republican, previously served two terms on the council and twice ran for mayor. He will take his oath at the council's 5 p.m. business meeting. It also will be the first meeting since two major legal matters have come about with council members. Police Chief Johnny Jennings' settlement details were revealed Sunday night when he announced his retirement, and Councilwoman Tiawana Brown pled not guilty Friday to COVID fund fraud charges. Peacock's abbreviated term will end in December, and he says he will not run for reelection in the fall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Citizen
26-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Assegai Primary girl learners empowered by talk by the District 6 libraries
Assegai Primary girl learners empowered by talk by the District 6 libraries THE eThekwini Municipality Libraries of District 6 hosted an empowering and insightful Girls Talk session for 69 Grade Seven learners at Assegai Primary School on May 21 to educate and empower young girls through frank and open talk. Also read: District quiz competition finds its victor in Fynnland Primary learner The programme was conducted by Lorraine Ogle Davies and had a dynamic panel of guest speakers, comprising community health worker Sindi Nene; writer and member of the Wentworth Book Club Irene Taylor Fynn; social worker Zama Mbutho; and Marvin Qhobosheane of Safer Cities. They made presentations on important issues like personal growth, values and decision-making. Phamina Ngcobo, a librarian at Austerville Library, said, 'We came together to have healthy discussion with the girls about sexuality, values and decision making. As libraries we encourage youth to read so that they will become better in life.' Ngcobo thanked the principal and teachers of Assegai Primary School for assisting in this initiative. 'We value the opportunity to host this programme and be a part of developing the future of these young girls,' she stated. For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Athlete of the Week: Avery Eden
MARIONVILLE–This week's Athlete of the Week is Avery Eden. Eden is a sophomore on the Marionville High School track and field team. Two weeks ago, Eden swept the Soutwest Conference meet by winning 100 meter and 200 meter dash, also anchoring 4×100 and 4×200 relay. She also swept the same four events at the Class 2 District 6 meet at Southwest Baptist University. Eden will compete at the state competition this week in the 100m Dash for Class 2, after she placed 1st at Regionals with a time of 13.24 Do you have an Athlete of the Week nomination? Send them in with pictures or videos to dlucy@ Again, that's dlucy@ Once again, congrats to this week's Athlete of the Week, Avery Eden. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Peacock appointed to Charlotte City Council District 6 seat
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — In a tie-breaking vote, Edwin Peacock III was selected to fill Charlotte's vacant District 6 Seat, representing parts of south Charlotte. Charlotte City Council selects former council member for empty District 6 seat Peacock assumes the role previously held by Tariq Bokhari, who left last month for a job with the Department of Transportation under the Trump Administration. Peacock comes to the role with experience, having served as an at-large member from 2007-2011. 'When you talk about what's missing, it's just simply trying to have perspective because I know what it's like to be where you are and to sort of feel that intense pressure,' said Peacock during a candidate forum last week. The selection fell to Mayor Vi Lyles Monday afternoon after the council was split between Peacock, a former council member, and Krista Bokhari, Tariq's wife. Bokhari had the endorsement of several local Republicans but had also stirred up some controversy when she criticized the council for a reported six-figure settlement over threatening texts sent by her husband to CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings. In a statement posted to her Facebook page, Mrs. Bokhari said she was disappointed and that she had earned the seat. But she added she is not going anywhere and did not rule out running for the seat during an interview with Queen City News. 'I have not decided…as you know my husband is in DC, I'm very involved in my children's schools. I love being a mother. I also love serving the constituents of the district,' said Bokhari. Peacock will be sworn in on June 2, and he told the council he will not run for the seat when his term comes up at the end of the year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
