8th District Council Agenda

Jason Huff - Chair

A car-booting supervisor for the city, Huff did not respond to requests for comment. He runs a neighborhood watch, and his social media pages regularly tout volunteer work with CPD programs such as youth soccer events and catalytic converter anti-theft efforts.

“I have lead a local neighborhood organization for the last 6 years,” Huff says. “We’ve kept the community informed through meetings and events. In addition, our organization has to worked with residents, schools, and church to address issues with local leaders.”

Alderpersons Raymond Lopez (15th Ward), Derrick Curtis (18th Ward), Silvana Tabares (27th Ward), and the Fraternal Order of Police have endorsed.

• Is CPD adequately funded? Yes: funding should stay about the same

• CPD reform: The police are doing a good job, and need more resources.

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

Communicating with the department on behalf of the community

Why are you running for Police District Council?

I believe running for council is the next step in working to better develop relationships with police officers and local residents. I look forward to working with other individuals and hearing various opinions and ideas.

Albert Cacciottolo – Nominating Committee

A superintendent at the Department of Streets and Sanitation, Cacciottolio is described as an “advocate for police.” Alderpersons Silvana Tabares (23rd Ward), whose campaign committee Cacciottolo donated $250 to in 2021, Raymond Lopez (15th Ward), Local 150, and The Fraternal Order of Police have endorsed.

• Is CPD adequately funded? No: funding should be increased.

• CPD reform: The police are doing a good job, and need more resources.

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

Communicating with the department on behalf of the community

Helping the police do a better job

Why are you running for Police District Council?

I am running for this position to make sure residents and police personal have the opportunity to give their input on situations that have occurred.

Mark Hamberlin – Community Engagement

A technician at Rentokil Boecke, Hamberlin is a union steward of the Teamsters Local 781. He is active in the Facebook group 18th Ward Connection, and Alderperson David Moore (17th Ward) recently recognized Hamberlin with a service award. His vision for the district council is “to ensure everyone is held accountable for solving problems.”

At a candidate forum at Kennedy-King College on Feburary 1, Hamberlin repeatedly denied having the support of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). However on February 7, he stated in an interview with The TRiiBE that he was in fact endorsed by the FOP. When the FOP released its official list of endorsements on February 11, Hamberlin was not included.

Alderperson Moore and State Senator Willie Preston (16th District) have endorsed.

• Is CPD adequately funded?

• CPD reform:

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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