We will work to make our community an even better place to live, work, pray or play.
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Our Platform:
Address homelessness through dignified services and housing for all
Increase affordable housing opportunities
Protect and expand the rights of renters
Foster closer community relationships to increase trust and public safety
Connect residents to City services and resources
Increase access to elected officials
Bring new and diverse voices to government decision making
Work through a lens of social and racial equity
Make our streets safe for those that choose to walk, scoot, skate, bike, take transit, or drive
Advocate for multi-modal options for people to get to and from our neighborhood’s upcoming Metro stations
Strengthen community efforts to address climate change
Promote local arts and culture through fun, free, and accessible events
Partner with local businesses to make our commercial corridors thrive
Hold city officials accountable on ethics, integrity, and budget
Organize community clean-ups and projects that beautify our vibrant, walkable neighborhoods
Increase public access to parks and green space
Am I eligible to vote?
If you are 16 or older and live, work, own property, or otherwise have a significant and ongoing connection to Mid City West within the boundaries below then you're eligible to vote! In order to vote for a zone rep you must live in that zone. If you are 14 or 15, you may vote for the youth seat only.
Valerie Washburn
×Matthew Peskay
×Sandra Sims
×Christian La Mont
×Michael Schneider
×Benjamin Kram
×Shem J. Bitterman
×Don Whitehead
×Lauren Borchard
×Lynda La Rose
×Xcevio Zuluaga
×Ava Marinelli
×Ramiro Castro, Jr.
×Hunter Burgarella
×J. Keith van Straaten
×Tedd Cittadine
×Bob Shore
×David Mann
×Daniel Kopec
×Amy Goldenberg
×Cindy Bitterman
×Chris Dower
×Julian Stern
×Thao Tran
×Frank La
×Danielle Donovan
×Nick Starr
×Henry Mantel
×Aimee Garcia
×Andrew Herman
×Sam Roseme
×Christina Mondy
×Dre Guttag
×Who to vote for:
The following individuals make up the 2023 Mid City West Progressive slate. An (I) next to their name indicates they are an incumbent; this means they are currently serving on the Mid City West board. Download a slate flier in PDF format here.
Renters
Vote for 5 seats
Homeowners
Vote for 3 seats
Business
Vote for 6 seats
Nonprofit
Vote for 6 seats
At Large
Vote for 8 seats
Youth
Vote for 1 seat
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Benjamin Kram
×Shem J. Bitterman
×Don Whitehead
×Adam Gerber
×Lauren Borchard
×Tyler Lambert-Perkins
×Lynda La Rose
×Xander Wikstrom
×Isack Fadlon
×Lauren Nichols
×David Mann
×Sky Whitehead
×Daniel Kopec
×Nasim Kablan
×Amy Goldenberg
×Cindy Bitterman
×Thao Tran
×Jenny Morataya
×Want to support us?
In addition to your vote, if you would like to support our efforts we welcome your financial assistance. Please note, donations are not tax deductible.