tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post4532364683785657068..comments2018-10-23T04:19:11.945-04:00Comments on 7th Ward Alderman Sandi Jackson: Halloween Open HouseSandi Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961319556306024128noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-85347699271455187992009-01-28T14:04:00.000-05:002009-01-28T14:04:00.000-05:00President Obama’s Inauguration was an experience o...President Obama’s Inauguration was an experience of great joy. I celebrated at one of the Obama parties. An evening well spent. <BR/>This Inauguration means Unity for me. President Obama’s beliefs are about; working in unity to get things done. I know that The President, along with his transition team of Specialists, will move forward to get some of the job done. There is no Quick Fix. Careful and cautions planning and management will achieve results. One has to understand the root causes of the current failures to find the correct solutions to fix the existing problems.<BR/><BR/>VeronicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-86487341094616697672008-04-03T21:41:00.000-04:002008-04-03T21:41:00.000-04:00Dear SandiI wanted to say Congratulations for all ...Dear Sandi<BR/><BR/>I wanted to say Congratulations for all of your accomplishments and much love and support for all your future endeavors and goals. I appreciate what you represent and the issues you stand for. Without people like you there is no opportunity for hope. Continue to brighten the world with your energy and soul.<BR/>ShermaineShermaine Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634348968955136165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-33603977675188271952007-05-17T00:25:00.000-04:002007-05-17T00:25:00.000-04:00Mrs. Jackson, Greetings to our New Alderman. The ...Mrs. Jackson, Greetings to our New Alderman. The Southeast Calumet Heights Homeowners Association would like to Thank You again for attending the forum in February. <BR/><BR/> We would like to extend to you an invitation to speak as the new alderman at our Community Meeting on May 24th. We have left a few messages on your answering service; however, to make sure we reach you in time to put you on our agenda, we thought we would try reaching you through your web page. <BR/><BR/> We are inviting the New Alderman of the 7th Wards, 8th, and 10th Wards. The meeting is on May 24, 2007 at the Chicago Vocational Career Academy on East 87th Street; doors open at 6:30. <BR/><BR/>Please call 773-768-1710 to confirm attendance. <BR/><BR/> We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you as the new alderman of the 7th Ward.<BR/><BR/>D. Lacy-Lane, TreasurerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-28348659042035091582007-02-11T22:05:00.000-05:002007-02-11T22:05:00.000-05:00Harmony,Thank you so much for your support. Your ...Harmony,<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for your support. <BR/>Your contributions can be mailed to:<BR/>Friends of Sandi Jackson<BR/>PO Box 490286<BR/>2626 E 75th Ave.<BR/>Chicago, IL 60649<BR/><BR/>And please make the check payable to: <BR/>Friends of Sandi Jackson<BR/><BR/>If you'd rather, you can donate to online using paypal by clicking on https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=crystal@runsandirun.com&item_name=Friends%20of%20Sandi%20Jackson&item_number=03&no_shipping=2&no_note=1&tax=0¤cy_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP-DonationsBF&charset=UTF-8<BR/><BR/>Thanks again and be sure to thank Wayne for me too!<BR/><BR/>Yours,<BR/>SandiSandi Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961319556306024128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-54088481731540531392007-02-11T21:06:00.000-05:002007-02-11T21:06:00.000-05:00Hi Sandi: Wayne and I want to send you a donation ...Hi Sandi: Wayne and I want to send you a donation for your campaign. How can we do so? Where should we send the check and to whom should it be addressed?harmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031631321098919980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-22762918898423755542007-01-19T13:18:00.000-05:002007-01-19T13:18:00.000-05:00Dear Chuck,
Thank you for your kind invite. I'd ...Dear Chuck,<br /><br />Thank you for your kind invite. I'd love the opportunity to take my message directly to you and your neighbors. To begin the process of setting up a speaking engagement, call my office at 773 375 3871 and ask for Ceandra. <br /><br />Thanks again for the support and I look forward to meeting you soon,<br /><br />Take care,<br />~SandiSandi Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961319556306024128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-32541576431024166702007-01-18T23:06:00.000-05:002007-01-18T23:06:00.000-05:00Dear Sandi,
On Tuesday, Feb 13th, the Saginaw...Dear Sandi,<br /> On Tuesday, Feb 13th, the Saginaw neighbors will be meeting at the Windsor Park Lutheran Church at 76th & Saginaw.(7pm) Last meeting we invited Miss Beavers to attend and give us her views and ideas for the ward. I, for one, was not overly impressed. We would like to extend an invitation to you to speak at our February meeting. To be honest, there are not usually very many people at these meetings these days, a lot of our old timers have passed on. If you plan on speaking, we would certainly let our friends from the Colfax block club know, and of course you could post it on your site. I'm aware that this is the heart of Beaver's stronghold, but doesn't that make it an inviting place to strike?! It seems a lot of these people support Beavers for no reason other than they recognize the name! (not that yours is unfamiliar). I've been reading your blog and I like what you have to say, and I'd like my neighbors to get a chance to hear it. I left my contact info on your fundraiser page, please do not hesitate to contact me. We have got some ideas of what we want, and we'd like to share some of the things we do to make our block a nice place to come home to. We should expect a lot from our leaders, but we must also take responsibility for ourselves! I truly look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Chuck McMillan. Saginaw NeighborsUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456112489266740689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-4230387905056588692007-01-17T22:16:00.000-05:002007-01-17T22:16:00.000-05:00Much love and respect to you and your family. I'm ...Much love and respect to you and your family. I'm Joe Wagner III, I just need to know where you stand on the closing of these clincs. One i'm really interested in is the woodlawn clinic because that's where i go, and many other 7th ward residence. Me and my doctor talk, and we need some body to take a stand and say, hey these people need these clinics, it's gotta be money some where, and the politicans are suppose to find it. Sandi Jackson I got no reason not to vote for you, but tell me what reason i do! Thanks for the turkey and the huge, see you at the polls<br />Joe N. WagnerIII<br />Atiuq89@msn.comJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871692409526877867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-68519542765319367532007-01-10T02:02:00.000-05:002007-01-10T02:02:00.000-05:00Wcasey,
Thanks for the kind words. I certainly ...Wcasey,<br /><br /><br />Thanks for the kind words. I certainly understand your concern and frustration at the public education opportunities available to our children. A cornerstone of my better schools initiative will be promoting increased parental involvement. When parents take a vested interest in seeing their kids learn, the true potential of children are recognized. If there is a specific event that you’d like me to attend, email the campaign scheduler, Crystal Adkisson at crystal@runsandirun.com<br /><br />Thanks again for your support,<br />SandiSandi Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961319556306024128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-91515087803957842382007-01-08T15:38:00.000-05:002007-01-08T15:38:00.000-05:00Dear Sandi,
I am sorry i missed your invitation. M...Dear Sandi,<br />I am sorry i missed your invitation. My husband called me this morning from the train and told me he spoke with you (and mentioned i was your frequent blogger) and that you asked him why i did not attend the meet and greet. I would have loved to have been there. I will try to stop by, once things slow down some.<br /> <br />I am frustrated by the lack of response the Beaver's family has to the policing situation in our ward. I am often amazed at the lack of policing in our area. The blue boxes (as i call them) serves no real purpose, nor do they deter illegal activity. Your office is at the end of my block, so i know you are aware of everything i am experiencing. When we visited with Mr Beavers, he would just say there is not much his office can do, call the police... but they never come until 2 hours later. I know we would all like to feel safer in our streets.<br /><br />There is no magic cure to what ails our community. You alone can not do it, your efforts have to work hand in hand with community leaders and residents. The major issue is we have so many transient residents who are here one day, and gone six months later. There are also so many large courtway buildings, and these buildings are where most of the "headaches" live. We need continuity and stability, but most importantly i think that you can effectively get the foundation started, especially because you are so well received and supported. <br />Thanks again for your post and kind words.. i look forward to meeting you. <br /><br />PS... why dont you have posters in the area? we see Darcel Beavers signs on every corner and block.. do you plan on getting your name out there???Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828583121083836773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-83660817669631275942007-01-07T02:31:00.000-05:002007-01-07T02:31:00.000-05:00Kris,
I am truly heartbroken to hear of your son'...Kris,<br /><br />I am truly heartbroken to hear of your son's incident, but thankful that<br />he is ok. It's tragic that our children in the 7th ward miss out on<br />aspects of their youth because of the unacceptable safety conditions. I<br />don't for a moment believe that my candidacy will be the magic bullet to<br />cure all that is wrong with our ward. However, the gap between where we<br />are and where we should be is massive. In your post you mentioned the<br />ineffectiveness of the lighting system to stem illegal activity. A couple<br />weeks ago on Fox's Sunday morning show I was asked if I believe that we<br />have sufficient policing in our ward. My answer was a resounding "NO!" <br />The same question was then asked to Darcel who said that we're doing all<br />we can and praised the new lighting system. The level of policing is<br />directly determined by the alderman. One of my first agenda items if<br />elected to drastically pump up the level of police patrols throughout the<br />ward. This certainly won't halt illegal activity in the ward, but is an<br />example of the basic leadership that this ward has been without for far<br />too long.<br /><br />This Sunday, January 7th, I'll be having a meet and greet at the Exchange<br />Cafe (72nd St. and Exchange) from 2P.M. - 5 P.M. I'd like to personally<br />invite you to stop by and we'll discuss this and anything else that you'd<br />like in more detail. If you can't make it Sunday, I hope that you have<br />time soon to stop by the office and introduce yourself.<br /><br />Thank you again for your continued support and concern, Kris.<br /><br />Take care,<br />SandiSandi Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961319556306024128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-75124411551221211002007-01-05T02:02:00.000-05:002007-01-05T02:02:00.000-05:00Hi Sandi,
Over the past few days I have been thin...Hi Sandi,<br /><br />Over the past few days I have been thinking a lot about this upcoming election for the 7th ward. I am pessimistic by nature, full of worry, one of my character flaws. I guess my concern is that although you live in the 7th ward, you are kind of removed from the everyday reality that occurs between south shore drive and Yates... 71st to 79th street. And unfortunately, I live the reality everyday. The residents on south shore drive and those that are paying 400K or more for their lake front property are not dealing with (nor are they willing to deal with) the issues of the community. How are you going to effectively represent the community at large? This area is so diverse, we have people of all incomes, education levels and ethnicities living here, and I can only imagine that it will be difficult to represent everyone’s interests and desires. <br /><br />I was reading your original bog, and this was really what made me think. How are you planning to make the streets safer so that our kids can go trick or treating or to the park or just to the store?? My 12-year son was at a friend’s house recently, and his mother allowed them to go to rainbow beach unsupervised. While playing basketball they were jumped by over 6 boys. My son came home with a black eye and a torn hoodie. It was hard for me to believe that this happened at 2 in the afternoon, and to a kid who basically goes nowhere without me driving him and picking him up. I know we are fortunate that his injuries were minor, but this is the kind of safety concerns that I have. I never thought my kids would grow up in an area where they cannot even enjoy the free resources the park districts have to offer. It frustrates me that in order to feel safe and have them in a clean play environment (and one not littered with used needles and condoms) I have to drive to Hyde Park or other areas. The 7th ward is a vast waste of resources, and you have some very large shoes to fill. When you said you would try to have more of a police presence how do you plan to do that? The police boxes are worthless. We have one on the end of 75th and Colfax, yet drug dealing and loitering happens in plain view. Are we going to have a presence similar to Hyde park (where you see 2 cars every few blocks)? Safety is a main priority for me, I cant even let my daughter walk alone to the metra station because I fear for her safety, and I definitely cant let them play in the area... My husband and I are trying not to abandon the area, but it is hard when you want your children to have a better life than what they have access too. <br /><br />I guess I am tired of seeing and hearing politicians who say the right things, but fail to deliver. As I sit here listening to the latest fight on the block and the drug dealers making their warning noises, I can only hope and pray that change will bring some peace and quiet, police presence and safety, clean parks and streets and an alder “woman" who is really ready to make a change for ALL, not a select few. Thanks again for reading and responding to my posts. I have not had a chance to pick up my poster, kids are back in school and I am back to being the chauffer. I will try to get it when I return to work. Thanks again. <br />Your ally and supporterKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828583121083836773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-57804678824671957252006-12-30T21:04:00.000-05:002006-12-30T21:04:00.000-05:00I have a van that I would be happy to donate to yo...I have a van that I would be happy to donate to your campain if it is needed.Mark Stevensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459817381043577410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-56253918501714002852006-12-30T14:22:00.000-05:002006-12-30T14:22:00.000-05:00Hi Kris! Good to hear from you again and thanks f...Hi Kris! Good to hear from you again and thanks for the question.<br /><br />Part of the reason vacant lots remain vacant is because there is little demand for that property. In order for new businesses to want to come into the 7th ward, we must first clean up our streets so that businesses view our community as a desirable place of operation. To do that I will fight to increase police patrols, not just with blue lights, but with increased physical presence. By making our streets safer, businesses will begin to see our neighborhood for the jewel that it really is.<br /><br />As for your second question: technology is just one of the many ways that I've been reaching out to our neighbors here in the 7th ward. As you may have heard, two weeks ago my family gave out 1,200 turkeys. We viewed this simply as a way of thanking the ward for all that it has given to my family. Shortly, 7th ward residents will begin receiving direct mailers highlighting my vision for the future of our ward on an array of issues. Furthermore, I'll be speaking directly to senior homes and churches directly all throughout this campaign. Tomorrow, Sunday, December 31th I'll be speaking at Salem Baptist church. I'd love it if you and your husband came by and introduced yourselves. Beyond that, I'm always around. I drive this ward on a daily basis. I frequently sit and talk with residents at the Metra stops before they head out to work. <br /><br />While my campaign will utilize a number of methods to reach out to 7th ward residents, I believe my greatest tools for outreach are the tools God gave me and those are my eyes and ears. Talking with residents, one on one, hearing their concerns, sharing my vision, discussing our future, these are the best ways to connect and let people know that there is an alternative to the status quo.<br /><br />Lastly, I'd thrilled that you're willing to host a campaign sign in your house. Thank you. To get one, stop by our campaign office anytime. We're located on the corner of 75th and Exchange right next to L&G's. <br /><br />I too believe change is coming for the 7th ward. Thanks again for your questions Kris and please keep in touch.<br /><br />Happy New Year<br />~SandiSandi Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961319556306024128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-73325134921840988742006-12-29T12:56:00.000-05:002006-12-29T12:56:00.000-05:00Dear Sandi
Thanks for the comments in regard to my...Dear Sandi<br />Thanks for the comments in regard to my previous post. I know you have a very long tedious battle ahead. For some reason unknown to me, Beavers has some die hard fans in this ward. It is hard to believe that anyone can support someone who has done so little. I had one more question, what do you plan to do with all the vacant lots? the city tears down the buildings (which we are happy for because they were known for illegal activity) but then the land just sits and becomes an attraction for more illegal activity. When I call the aldermans office, i am told nothing can be done because it is private property. How do you plan to work this out? there are vacant lots on my block that have abandoned cars (that have been parked there for several months) and there are open drug markets on these lots, but nothing is done about it. <br /><br />Also, how do you plan to reach those who are not into technology? The problem with the aldermanic race in this area is that most people do not realize what the "better" alternative is because the message does not get out. Do you plan to reach out to the churches? To the elder neighbors? How do i get a sign to post in my window? <br />Change is coming, i hope soon.. but i am cognizant of the fact that change is slow. I look forward to reading your future posts and my husband and i would like to come by and introduce ourseleves to you.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828583121083836773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-24313418822019936742006-12-26T11:54:00.000-05:002006-12-26T11:54:00.000-05:00DM,
Thanks for the question and allow me to clari...DM,<br /><br />Thanks for the question and allow me to clarify. If I win I will live here full time. <br /><br />Prior to my entry into this race I spent three days of every week in DC and four days here in the 7th ward. My career has taken me all over the place. But the one constant during it all was keeping our house in the 7th ward. Regardless of where I was employed, the 7th ward has been my home for the past 14 years. <br /><br />As for my love and support of the ward, they always have been, and always will be, unconditional. Even when I'm not living here everyday of the week, I support my Church, the schools, and my neighbors in this ward.<br /><br />It is that unconditional love that has driven my decision to run for Alderman. For years I've taught other people how to run for office and the importance of activism. After hearing my friends and neighbors crying out for change, begging for a new direction, I decided I could no longer sit on the side lines and had to get in the ring to fight for the community that I love. <br /><br />Thanks for the question and I hope this provides clarification.<br /><br />~SandiSandi Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961319556306024128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-4643156797905320582006-12-25T22:00:00.000-05:002006-12-25T22:00:00.000-05:00On Fox Thing in the Morning you said that IF you w...On Fox Thing in the Morning you said that IF you win, you will become a full time resident and bring your kids to school here in the ward.<br /><br />So is it correct to understand that you are NOT a full time resident of the ward now AND that you will only become one if and only if you become alderman ?<br /><br />It sounds like your love and hopes for the ward is conditional.<br /><br />Please correct me if I am wrong.dmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717156568410710536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-59482768527699438492006-12-23T18:33:00.000-05:002006-12-23T18:33:00.000-05:00Carlos,
I want to thank you again for your contin...Carlos,<br /><br />I want to thank you again for your continued dedication to improving our ward. It is residents like you that will help be the catalyst for our new direction. Much like you, I believe we're long overdue for change here in the 7th. <br /><br />I'm aware that my opponents will attempt to use my dual residency against me in this election. I plan to counter that by staying laser-beam focused on the issues affecting our community, those being better jobs, safer streets, and improved education.<br /><br />I look forward to meeting you and your wife in the near future.<br /><br />Keep in touch!<br />~SandiSandi Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961319556306024128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-47138754406908062752006-12-23T00:28:00.000-05:002006-12-23T00:28:00.000-05:00Dear Sandi
I appreciate your response to my open ...Dear Sandi<br /><br />I appreciate your response to my open ended questions. <br /><br />I understand why you split up your time between Chicago and Washington. I respect the fact that you value your family and want to maintain strong ties with Chicago. I also realize that being a wife, mother and balancing your own ambition requires a great deal of flexibility on your part. However, it's very important that others clearly identify with your reasoning concerning this issue, as your opponents attempt to use your dual residence against you in the media. Considering today's technology we have a variety of communication channels we can utilize, and keep our leaders well informed concerning important issues, regardless of anyone’s physical location. Nevertheless, I am please to know that you intend to "reside full time in Chicago and to give the ward and its residents your full attention" should you become the next 7th ward alderman. <br /><br />As I see it... South Shore communities, primarily the 7th ward, have always seemed to be pulling in two opposite directions simultaneously. On one hand there is a great deal of stability due to many long time residents and working class families. However, the drug and crime elements are equally committed except to destroying what stability there is. This conflict has gone on far too long and lately it appears that the drug dealers and common criminals are winning the battle! We need the type of leadership that can pull the community together and point us all toward the same goals. Considering all of the culture, diversity and prime locations we have within our own back yard, it would be very unfortunate if we allowed drugs and crime to take over. We need to leave our children a legacy and a community in which they will have the necessary resources and stability that will allow them to flourish and raise their families in an more than adequate enviorment. <br /><br />The fact that our ward hasn't been united in 22 years, we are lacking good schools and crime is taking over, I believe it’s a direct reflection of poor leadership or lack thereof. We are long over due for a major change in our community! <br /><br />That being said... my wife and I are looking forward to meeting you after you are confirmed on the 2007 election ballot. We hope to learn more about your vision, how you intend to execute a positive change strategy and implement a serious phase plan over the years to come should you become our next elected Alderman of the 7th ward! <br /><br />Respectfully, Carloscarlos maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368475711794853566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-18237622023511497512006-12-21T14:44:00.000-05:002006-12-21T14:44:00.000-05:00I, hope changes are coming this community; I have ...I, hope changes are coming this community; I have lived in South Shore for over 6 years. It sickens me that I have to drive north to dine at a nice restaurant. It is a shame we do not have quality stores for shopping. I want to be able shop and dine in my ward. Beavers has not done anything, you have my vote Sandi. I know change will not happen over night, I like your vision. Good luck.<br /><br />Maurice Greenmgreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312163534444522958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-85590956295514000622006-12-21T11:54:00.000-05:002006-12-21T11:54:00.000-05:00John,
I appreciate your question, and greatly re...John,<br /><br /><br />I appreciate your question, and greatly respect your concern. We feel that since Darcel was chief of staff for Alderman Beavers during the past twelve years, the record accumulated over this period is representative of what we can expect from Darcel should she be elected. I believe that we deserve accountability from our "elected" officials. Therefore, I see Darcel's tenure with Alderman Beavers as relevant. <br /><br />George Bush doesn't make a decision without consulting his chief of staff, Karl Rove. Therefore we see Karl Rove as a partially responsible for the Bush Agenda. Similarly, Alderman Beavers doesn't make a move without consulting his chief of staff, Darcel Beavers. This makes her accountable for the record during this tenure. <br /><br />I hope this provides clarification and thanks again for the question.<br />~SandiSandi Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961319556306024128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-54337758275131758722006-12-21T11:00:00.000-05:002006-12-21T11:00:00.000-05:00Norma,
Interesting that the sins of the father, B...Norma,<br /><br />Interesting that the sins of the father, Bill Beavers, are being cast upon the daughter, Darcell.<br /><br />Is that fair ? To take a quote from the father and then assign that to Darcell as a means of saying she is not qualified for office would be no more appropriate that putting the well documented sin of the father-in-law on to Sandi.<br /><br />Neither would be fair nor have a place in a campaign that should be based on issues.johnccurrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131118669608959322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-68338365957684993652006-12-20T14:13:00.000-05:002006-12-20T14:13:00.000-05:00Mark,
I believe in a redemptive community. Those...Mark,<br />I believe in a redemptive community. Those who have served their time and been rehabilitated deserve a chance to reenter the workforce in a meaningful way. My father in-law has worked closely was Xpunged (www.xpunged.com) to help accomplish just that. As alderman I’ll fight to create employment opportunities for all 7th ward residents.<br /><br />Thanks for your question Mark<br /><br />~Sandi JacksonSandi Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961319556306024128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-58554961290187093152006-12-20T14:03:00.000-05:002006-12-20T14:03:00.000-05:00Thanks for your questions, Kris.
My office is loc...Thanks for your questions, Kris.<br /><br />My office is located at 2626 East 75th street right on the corner of 75th and exchange. I have witnessed and experienced the activity on this corner first hand. Alderman Beavers has done nothing about it in 22 years and I believe its time for a change. We need expanded police patrols of the area. We need police officers on foot engaging the community in neighborhood hotspots. Drug dealing on 75th and exchange persists even in defiance of the 24 hour video device that flashes only a block away. I am also concerned about the proliferation of liquor licenses in the ward. I am very interested in the success the ninth ward had in reducing the number of liquor stores within the ward. This was accomplished by community referendums that literally shut down such establishments. We need an alderman who would lead such referendums instead of opposing them. We need an Alderman who will stop calling these establishments “economic development.” These stores in many cases represent un-development not economic development. It’s time for a change.<br /><br />Secondly, on the question of “slum” lords, as alderman I will crack down on the number of “slum” landlords and seek to reduce the number of section 8 vouchers in our area. While I recognize the need for decent, safe, and affordable housing for all Americans, the over saturation in certain communities and wards creates the exact same problem that the City of Chicago tried to avoid by tearing down the Cabrini Green and Robert Taylor homes. Every ward should welcome a fair and even distribution of low income residents and most importantly provide an avenue and a chance for them to get to work. My husband often says there are --in some communities “60 people for every one job on the Southside of Chicago and the south suburbs, while there are nearly 3 jobs for every one person on the north side and in the northwest suburbs.” I’m sick and tired of seeing 7th Ward residents forced take three buses just to get to work. We need an alderman who will fight to bring these jobs home and not sit idly-by as employment opportunities evade our ward.<br /><br />Thirdly, soon I will send you via snail mail “Sandi’s Economic Development Plan” for the seventh ward. <br /><br />Lastly on the question of education, I believe that every child should have an education of equally high quality. And yes, Kris. You are right. The public schools in our area have some profound problems and many of us have taken our children out of the public system and have placed them in private schools. After 22 years, Alderman Beavers and Darcel are responsible for the deterioration of our schools that has occurred on their watch. We have to turn this around. It’s time for a change. <br />Which leads me to my second point; every parent has an obligation to do the best they can for their children, regardless of the circumstances created and perpetuated by the Alderman. Unfortunately Alderman Beavers brags about how powerful he is and how he has been the Alderman for 22 years. Why is it then that many of the newest schools in Chicago are not in the seventh ward? As budget chairman, why hasn’t he moved the budget in our direction? Why hasn’t his “power” translated into improved facilities for our children, adequate school supplies, top notch teachers or safer schools? Has anyone ever heard Beavers deliver a major public address on education? And sadly, during this two decades of failed leadership, Darcel Beavers was right there at the helm. Our children’s’ education is too important to overlook for one more day. The time has come for a new direction!<br /><br />Thanks you’re your questions, Kris. Please don’t hesitate to stop by the office at 2626 E. 75th and chat with me sometime.<br /><br />~SandiSandi Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961319556306024128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969073951119843131.post-19935990750719353952006-12-20T13:28:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:28:00.000-05:00Hello Sandi,
I congratulate you on your decision...Hello Sandi, <br /><br />I congratulate you on your decision to run for Alderman of the seventh ward and give a valid choice of options to those who have never had any other candidate for which to vote other than those from the incumbent alderman's family.<br /><br />I would also caution you, as a person who once served the security needs of your father-in-law back in the sixties, that there are those who would pretend to be on your side whose 'mission' is more in the line of 'attack dog', acting in the interests of those that I know you do not, and would not, serve.<br /><br />Say hello to your husband and your father-in-law for me.<br /><br />Maurice B. ThomasMARKETEX1https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573216957234686113noreply@blogger.com