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Greetings!
The focus of COAL's February Coalition Power Breakfast, Empowering Communities for Public Safety, generated a very engaging and informative discussion of the Ordinance, the city-wide Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, the new to-be-elected Police District Councils, approaches to improving public safety, what parity looks like relative to policing, and importantly, the importance of our vote.
At the Breakfast, COAL committed to posting relevant ECPS information, along with a list of all candidates running for Police District Councils. That information follows. Please see other information of value.
Respectfully,
COAL Board of Directors
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"The time to work seriously and collectively, to improve the state of our Community, is upon us..."
Let Us be intentional in all aspects of the Work that must be done.
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Empowering Communities for Public Safety |
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Police District Map / Wards Covered
Click on District link to view map,
Red = Majority Black Ward,
Bold = Police District covers mid to large part of Ward.
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CANDIDATE FORUMS (click on an image to register)
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COAL encourages its membership, partners and our community, to attend candidate forums, read independent analysis, assess the performance of incumbents, analyze the platforms of those aspiring to hold office, talk with friends and engage in meaningful discussion - all towards casting informed votes for Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer, Alderperson, and Police District Council Members.
(Remember to include the kids, as appropriate.)
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POLL: Bleak numbers spell trouble for Mayor Lightfoot’s reelection bid Read here
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NEW POLL: We’re taking all polls with a grain of salt, but Victory Research is independent of candidates and the interviews were done by live callers on landlines and mobile phones. The survey shows Paul Vallas has widened his lead over Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Vallas has 22.8 percent to Lightfoot’s 17.1 percent, according to the poll. Brandon Johnson at 16.1 percent and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia at 13.8 percent are within the margin of error. And Willie Wilson is the only other candidate in double digits at 11.8 percent. Read here
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2023 Chicago Mayoral Election: Latest poll shows tight race between Lightfoot, Garcia and Vallas View here
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New poll reveals common ground on key issues among Black and Latino Voters in Chicago mayoral race Read here
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New poll shows very tight Chicago mayoral race Read here
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Take the Chicago mayoral candidate quiz
Get instant results to help you make a smart choice at the polls on Feb. 28.
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Will the 2023 election push the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus further left? Career politicians are stepping down, and there’s now an opportunity for new—and possibly progressive—Black leaders to take the reins. Read here
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11 candidates fight to fill open seat in South Side’s historic 6th Ward ‘so that we can become what we once were’ Read here
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"Playground politics" don't draw people to the polls
Many of the candidates have stopped just short of saying "yo mama" to opponents. by Glenn Reedus Read here
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Early Voting
in all 50 Wards of Chicago will begin Monday, February 13 and run through February 28, 2023 (Election Day). All 50 Ward Early Voting sites and the Board Supersite (191 N. Clark) will be open as vote centers on Election Day. All locations are ADA-compliant and fully accessible to voters with disabilities.
From February 13 through February 28
Weekdays: 9:00am- 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
How can I register to vote?
First, you can check your registration status on the city’s website.
To register for the first time or update your registration, you have several options — you can go online and register, you can download an application and mail it in or you can call (312) 269-7851 and request an application be mailed to you.
You can also register the same day you vote in person, as long as you bring the right documentation.
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About COAL
COAL is an umbrella organization founded by 13 of Chicago's historic African American mens clubs. COAL's overarching mission is to identify, examine, illuminate and find resolution to issues impacting the greater community. We strive to use our collective experience, expertise and resources to improve the quality of opportunity, quality of preparedness and the quality of outcomes (expressed as 'quality of life') for our Community.
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Founding Member Organizations
100 Black Men Of Chicago ■ Chicago Assembly ■ Chicago Connection ■ Druids Club ■ Frogs Club ■ Lunch Bunch ■ New Committee ■ Original 40 Club Of Chicago ■ Rat Pack ■ Royal Coterie Of Snakes ■ Saints ■ Sigma Pi Phi Beta-Boule ■ UIC Male Forum (now Chicago Good Health Group)
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What We Believe
The Coalition of African American Leaders believes that it is important to examine the critical issues confronting the African American community where injustice, inequality and the absence of access and opportunity continue to prevail, thereby negatively impacting us as a people.
COAL is an assemblage that advocates and organizes for appropriate and responsible public policy change, system behavior change and equality of opportunity. We aim to achieve for all of our people the fullness of the life experience without any form of racism or exclusion as a deterrent.
We believe we must prepare ourselves for the opportunity of this full participation, thereby achieving the necessary education and training to participate.
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Contact: Clarence Wood, Chairman 312.404.8269 - Craig K. Wimberly, President 773.350.9315
Email: publicpolicy@coalchicago.com
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COAL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Illinois, USA.
Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by U.S. law.
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