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Hamilton County, OH November 2, 1999 Election
Member Council; Village of Lincoln Heights

4 Year Term.

a charter village

Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Laverne Mitchell 479 votes 26.4%

  • Occupation: Teacher
  • Community/Neighborhood: Lincoln Heights
  • Education: BS Education, Teaching Certificate
  • Elected to 3 terms on Council (1986-1987, 1992-1993, 1994- Vice Mayor);
  • Appointed Village Manager 1994-1996, Appointed to Public Improvements Commission.
  • Have in depth knowledge of legislation procedures, familiar with village issues.
Priorities:
  • Code enforcement-- nuisance abatements, general clean up and beautification
  • . Economic Development--expanding business base of community, housing; improving small small business operations
  • . Youth Opportunities: more recreation, job opportunities other than summer employment; community education center
Wanda Brookins-Thomas 438 votes 24.2%
  • Occupation: Outreach Specialist
  • Community: Lincoln Heights
  • Political Party: Democratic
  • Education: Graduated Princeton High School 1973, Central State 1 yr, U.C. 7 yr.
  • I have been a resident of Lincoln Heights for fourteen years. I have worked in the community for the last four years with an after school program for
  • the last 4 years with an after school program for youth, ages 11 to 14. I also attend Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist church. Working with youth
  • gave me the opportunity to hear from the community their concerns which were no different than mine.
Priorities:
  • Working toward a Drug Free community.
  • Pro activities for youth.
  • 3. More senior projects that will provide activities for our seniors
Jeanette M. Shamel 315 votes 17.4%
Earl Hughes 310 votes 17.1%
Choke Crawford 271 votes 15%
  • Occupation: Retired clerk
  • Community/Neighborhood: Lincoln Heights
  • Political Party: Democrat
  • Education: High School (Wayne) and Wyoming High
  • Lived in Lincoln Heights for over 50 years.
  • Active in Democratic Party for over 40 years.
Priorities:
  • More recreation for our young children.
  • Giving seniors more voice in Lincoln Heights Government.
  • To create jobs, make Village jobs available to Lincoln Heights people.

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