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Darius NewsomeReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:04 pm

A resident of Austin, Newsome did not respond to requests for comment.

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Arewa Karen WintersReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:05 pm

An administrative coordinator for the United Congress for Community and Religious Organizations, Winters became active in police reform efforts after CPD shot and killed her 16-year-old great-nephew in 2016. She founded the 411 Movement for Pierre Loury and has worked with Justice For Families and the Chicago Justice Torture Center. Winters cochaired Mayor Lightfoot’s Use of Force Working Group, which convinced CPD to begin requiring officers to use de-escalation techniques before using force.

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Arewa Karen WintersReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:05 pm Read More »

Oddis “OJ” JohnsonReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:05 pm

Formerly a member of the 25th District steering committee, Johnson cofounded the Voters for a Change Coalition of Illinois and United Front Anti-Crime. He’s running “to be a spokesperson and ambassador for the people and bring change to the way that the Chicago police serve and protect our communities.”

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Oddis “OJ” JohnsonReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:05 pm Read More »

Elena X. ThompsonJim Daley and Reader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:05 pm

An advocate for families impacted by the child welfare system, Thompson helps provide food, shelter, clothing, and other resources to residents in Humboldt Park and Austin. “I currently am assisting two fellow neighbors against police brutality and also working closely to keep our people safe and secure,” she told the Reader, “and I’m certain that I can be a huge attribute for this office.”

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Elena X. ThompsonJim Daley and Reader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:05 pm Read More »

Constance MeltonReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:06 pm

An outreach coordinator, Melton attends faith-based meetings led by 15th district CPD officers. She says, “It’s important to bridge the gap between the community, church, and the police department.”

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Constance MeltonReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:06 pm Read More »

Daniel MartinReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:32 pm

A former intern for 38th ward alderperson Anthony Napolitano, Martin has worked for 41st ward alderperson Nicholas Sposato since 2019. He told the Reader he believes police funding should be increased, adding, “we hold an annual ‘support the police’ rally outside the 16th District police station.” Alderpersons Napolitano and Sposato have endorsed.

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Daniel MartinReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:32 pm Read More »

David FellerReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:32 pm

A senior adviser for legislative affairs at the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Feller ran Sheriff Tom Dart’s 2022 reelection campaign. He is the the 38th Ward Democratic Organization president and serves on a local school council. Sheriff Dart, state senators Omar Aquino (2nd District) and Robert Martwick (10th District), state representative Lindsey LaPointe (19th District), IUOE Local 150 and Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council have endorsed.

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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David FellerReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:32 pm Read More »

Colleen MurphyReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm

A resident of Jefferson Park, Murphy did not respond to requests for comment.

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Colleen MurphyReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm Read More »

John MarcatanteReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm

A resident of Norwood Park East, Marcatante filed ballot petitions with the assistance of the Fraternal Order of Police’s election attorney, Perry Abbasi, who told the Reader the FOP referred Marcante to him. Marcante did not respond to requests for comment. 

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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John MarcatanteReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm Read More »

Colleen Mary DillonReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm

An Edison Park resident, Dillon told the Reader, “I know what it’s like to worry about the safety of our children and the future they face.”  The Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Firefighters Local 2, Alderpersons Anthony Napolitano (38th Ward) and Nicholas Sposato (41st Ward) have endorsed.

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Colleen Mary DillonReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm Read More »