<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Political Candidate Directory - Online Candidate Links</title><link>http://onlinecandidatelinks.com/index.php</link><description></description><generator></generator><item><title>Bruno Bellissimo for 45th Ward Alderman</title><description><![CDATA[Renew, Rebuild, Revive45]]></description><summary><![CDATA[45th Ward Alderman Chicago]]></summary><website>http://www.revive45.org</website><email>info@revive45.org</email><added>1283490919</added><updated>1283527900</updated><hits>11</hits><url>bruno-bellissimo-for-45th-ward-alderman</url></item><item><title>Lionell Martin for 7th Ward Alderman</title><description><![CDATA[It is no secret that our city is experiencing challenging times. Unemployment and home foreclosures are at an all time high, while crime continues to run rampant in our neighborhoods. Despite these difficult times, I have a firm belief that the 7th Ward's best days are ahead of us.
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Thus, as your next Alderman I will:
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-be COMMITTED to working with the residents and business owners of the 7th Ward to help find solutions to our most challenging issues;
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-diligently work to restore the HONOR and respect to the people by EMPOWERING everyone to take an active role in improving the community; 
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AND
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- be RESPONSIVE to the concerns that resident's raise.
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We don't need action tomorrow, we need it NOW! In order for us to move forward and GROW as a community, we need to come together and embrace C.H.A.N.G.E. Positive change will only occur, if we work together to determine what issues are priority, create policies to address those issues, and implement those policies to ensure that the 7th Ward becomes the community that encompasses all of the benefits, comforts and services that we expect and deserve.  
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Many people aspire to be an Alderman, but only a few really want to do the work; I want to do the work! As a resident of the 7th Ward I expect swift ACTION by the officials who have been elected to serve us. I currently serve as a member of Chicago's first line of defense on emergency preparedness and crime prevention. I have the awareness, experience and skills that are necessary to improve the issues that our stressing our community. As Alderman, I will utilize my skills and knowledge from my various experiences to take swift Action on the following:
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    * Gentrifying the 7th Ward through the City’s planning and development;<br>
    * Creating more green, safe and clean neighborhoods;<br>
    * Implementing a workforce strategy that improves residents ability to obtain soft and hard skills training, apprenticeship opportunities, remedial educational programming, employment and job upgrades;<br>
    * Building safe passages for our youth;<br>
    * Enhancing public safety measures, and;<br>
    * Improving our schools to ensure our children are adequately prepared to excel in their perspective areas of focus and eventually be prepared to matriculate into a trade or college.
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Together we will bring forth a new 7th Ward, a better place to live and a place proud to call home. ]]></description><summary><![CDATA[Chicago 7th Ward Alderman]]></summary><website>http://www.Martin4Alderman.com</website><email>martin4alderman@gmail.com</email><added>1282352088</added><updated>1282352088</updated><hits>33</hits><url>lionell-martin-for-7th-ward-alderman-78</url><keywords>Sandi Jackson, Greg Mitchell, Darcel Beavers, 7th Ward, Alderman, Chicago, Mayor Richard Daley, Jeffery Maner, </keywords></item><item><title>Vetress Boyce Alderman Candidate 24th Ward</title><description><![CDATA[The 24th Ward is in need of an Alderman with creative solutions for all of the problems. 
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It's time for an Alderman that has: Executive Management Experience, Financial Background, Development Experience, Negotiating Skills, Team building skills to build effective relationships by all:  Political Officials, Constituents, Faith Based Organizations and Business Owners.
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The 24th Ward needs an Alderman - one that understands the plythe of the people and sensitive to the needs of all the people. How do we help NORTH LAWNDALE? 
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The answer can be found in the voices of Illinoisans who themselves live in the poorest communities in the state OF ILLINOIS-NORTH LAWNDALE: 
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North Lawndale is one of the poorest communities (out of the 77) in Chicago: The 24th Ward-North Lawndale Communities face many problems including unemployment, poverty, drugs, foreclosures, truancy, crime, education, infestation of drugs, housing as well as a lack of quality health care. 
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North Lawndale’s unemployment rate is almost triple the cities average with approximately 60% of 20 to 24 year olds jobless.  As a result, 44% of the population lives below the federal poverty line.. 
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Here I stand in North Lawndale with one foot in each of two worlds -  one in poverty, the other planted firmly in the so called American Dream.  With this sense of obligation, I have made a moral decision to represent a much needed ward, the 24th. Ward in North Lawndale.
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In me there is a deep-seeded and spiritual belief that no child no person, SHOULD HAVE TO LIVE IN POVERTY. REFORM is needed in the 24th Ward. 
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The Bottom line, if we do not improve our voting power, we will have to fight long and hard towards instant improvement. To lessen this battle, we have to reform our voting powers. Instead of a 30% turn out, lets increase this to 80%. Are the problems in the 24th Ward solvable?

 YES! 
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HOW?? 
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CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT AND EXPERIENCES.
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In the 24th Ward.  We have the highest percentage of return offenders which contributes highly to the presence of drugs, gangs and over-all violence.  Another key thing to keep in mind: OUR SENIORS (our past) - HEALTH CARE- (our present) OUR CHILDREN – (our future). If we do not protect this NOW, we are sure to face more catastrophes in our journey. 
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As Alderman of the 24th Ward, I will continue to work with you and for you.  With your help, we can make our streets safer for ourselves and our families. 
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 With your help we can demand jobs because I demand perfection in training all residents to become marketable employees.  I will form a coalition of “Honest Alderman” working and combining our power to empower our people, our communities. 
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An Assessment that was made by Martin Luther King Jr. in1966 After A Brief Stay in the North Lawndale Community.
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 The problem of transforming the ghetto is, therefore, a problem of power a confrontation between the forces of power demanding change and the forces of power dedicated to preserving the status quo.  His stay attracted much attention, but little tangible change.  Lets restore the reformation of laws to remove discrimination especially discrimination against the formerly incarcerated. 

I am the missing Political Peace with the spirituality to effectively represent you and be your voice and demand to be heard.  This is my calling and my passion.
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"Boyce is the Choice
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 "Vetress Boyce, your next 24th Ward Alderman 
 ]]></description><summary><![CDATA[How do we help NORTH LAWNDALE? The answer can be found in the voices of Illinoisans who themselves live in the poorest communities in the state ˇ§NORTH LAWNDALEˇ¨.]]></summary><email>keysdarlene3@aol.com</email><added>1273554927</added><updated>1274244025</updated><hits>708</hits><url>vetress-boyce-aldermani-canidate-24th.-ward</url></item><item><title>Lionell Martin for 7th Ward Alderman</title><description><![CDATA[It is no secret that our city is experiencing some difficult times. Job losses and home foreclosures are at an all time high, while crime is running rampant in our neighborhoods Despite these difficult times in our city, I am a firm believer that Chicago's 7th Ward best days are ahead of us. As your next Alderman I am Committed to working with the residents and business owners of the 7th Ward in order to help find a solution to challenging issues.
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 In order to bring about a positive C.H.A.N.G.E to the 7th Ward you must help me to help you. As Alderman, I will restore the Honor and respectability to the people I'll serve by listening to them and being their voice. I will be responsive to the people's concerns and addressing them. Many people want to be an Alderman, but only a few really want to do the job; I want to do the job!
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As a resident of the 7th Ward I want to see Action by the officials who are charged to serve us. As my background shows and as your next Alderman I will continue to:
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    * Work on gentrifying our Ward through the City's planning and development<br>
    * Work towards building safe passages for our youths<br>
    * Create employment opportunities for not only adults, but for teens as well<br>
    * Educate citizen on public safety measures<br>
    * Work with high school students that are trying to prepare for their college entrance exams and excel with their academic achievements
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We don't need action tomorrow- we need it Now! In order for us to move forward and Grow as a community, we need to come together and embrace C.H.A.N.G.E.  As a member of Chicago's first line of defense on emergency preparedness and crime prevention, I am aware of the issues and concerns that are stressing our community.  I feel it is not only my responsibility, but my civic obligation to Empower my neighbors and the residents of the 7th Ward to help bring about change.
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Together we will bring forth a new 7th Ward, a better place to live and a place proud to call home. ]]></description><summary><![CDATA[Lionell Martin run for Chicago, Illinois 7th Ward Alderman.]]></summary><website>http://www.martin4alderman.com</website><email>martin4alderman@gmail.com</email><added>1267547744</added><updated>1271807330</updated><hits>608</hits><url>lionell-martin-for-7th-ward-alderman</url></item><item><title>Liam Deeley For State Representative  </title><description><![CDATA[Since moving to Illinois from Hawaii nearly a decade ago, my wife and I have fallen in love with the state and its people. Illinois is now our home and someday this will be the place we will raise our children.<br><br>
As we all know the political system is broken. We see it every day in Washington. Unfortunately this inept government system has moved from Washington to Springfield. I feel I can no longer sit on the sidelines while I watch our neighborhoods fall victim to a two party system that no longer cares for the people it is suppose to serve.<br><br>
I understand the difficulties many families face as many a night my wife and I sit at our table and pick which bills to pay and which can wait a little longer. 
I am running for the State House as an independent, not as a part of any machine or party and my only goal is to bring back common sense to the political process and to serve the community I love. I’m asking for your support by electing me to the State Assembly from the 50th District. I can't do this alone. Will you help me? Will you stand with me and shout "NO MORE"! 
It’s time to dig deep and decide if you are going to shape your own destiny or have someone else do it for you. Stand with me! Let’s remind those in Springfield that they work for us and it’s time we started handing out pink slips. It’s time to TAKE BACK WHAT IS YOURS!]]></description><summary><![CDATA[State Assembly from the 50th District.]]></summary><website>http://www.ldeeley.com</website><email>contact@ldeeley.com</email><added>1271530977</added><updated>1271531283</updated><hits>293</hits><url>liam-deeley-for-illinois-state-representative</url></item></channel></rss>