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Vol. 64 No. 44| Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 64 Years
INSIDE
THIS WEEK'S ISSUE:
VOTER’S GUIDE & LOCATIONS SEE PAGES 10-12
FROM THE PUBLISHER-
THE SAN DIEGO SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY HAS NOT ENDORSED LARRY TURNER SEE PAGE 3
BILLIE CARTER’S
SAN DIEGO CONSISTORY NO. 91 HOLDS LUNCHEON
SEE PAGE 5
SEE PAGE 8
85th BIRTHDAY!
Local Narratives Behind KEY DATES The 2024 Black Male Vote Election 2024
EARLY VOTing has begun
Don’t Delay, Vote Right Away! OCT 7: Early voting begins OCT 8: Official ballot drop boxes open through Nov. 5
PHOTO: 619 News Media
OCT 21: Deadline to register to vote OCT 22: If you missed the voter registration deadline,
you can still conditionally register and vote by visiting the Registrar's office or any vote center through Nov. 5
OCT 26: Select vote centers open daily from 8am to 5pm through Nov. 4
NOV 2: All vote centers open daily from 8am to 5 pm
L-R: Malik Thornton, JeXsi Gray, and Mateo Olmos. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint Staff
NOV 5: Last day to vote! All vote centers, ballot drop
By Macy Meinhardt VOICE & VIEWPOINT STAFF WRITER
boxes, and the Registrar's office are open from 7am to 8pm
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As the United States faces one of its most polarizing elections, much attention is placed on how Black voters, particularly males, will vote on November 5. Black men and women are historically seen as a unified Democratic bloc and recent polls show that a vast majority of Black voters will
back Vice President Kamala Harris. However, polling also suggests that Harris’ support among Black men has slipped slightly, with about 15% of these voters saying that they will vote for former president Donald Trump — a six-point rise. It’s a subtle shift that, at times, has been framed in exaggerated terms. See NARRATIVES page 2
City of San Diego's Boards and Commission
First-Ever Code of Conduct VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE
Last Wednesday, Mayor Todd Gloria signed a resolution enacting the City of San Diego’s first Code of Conduct for its boards, commissions, and committees. The City of San Diego’s Office of Boards and Commissions was created in 2018 to support the day-to-day operations of the City’s 44 boards and commissions to serve as an access point to the volunteer members appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Under the leadership of the Director of Appointments/Boards and Commissions, Chida Warren-Darby, these entities serve in
a fiduciary, regulatory, policy-setting, and/or advisory capacity.
To learn about the City’s boards and com- Seated, Mayor Todd Gloria, with City of San Diego Director of Boards & missions, visit https://onboard.sandiego.gov. Commissions,Chida Warren-Darby.
San Diego County Launches Audit After Flood Victims' Complaints Victims Condemn Emergency Contractor for Poor Response Samantha Willams, Executive Director of JIREH Providers, R, along with Clariza Marin with Harvey Family Foundation, L, and Tasha Willamson at a press conference held by District 4 Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint
Amid growing complaints voiced by flood victims on the quality of service they received under Equus Workforce Solutions, the company the county used to provide immediate aid, the San Diego Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday, October 22nd, to perform an accountability audit on the contract terms,
VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE
A formal complaint has been filed by an officer, John Cochran, of the San Diego Police Department, who submitted to his chain of command regarding the incident on Oct. 25 in which officers used excessive force (2-3 bean bag rounds and 2 K9 dogs deployed) on an unarmed Black man identified as Marcus Evans. Officers knew Evans was unarmed and not evading detention or arrest, wearing only basketball shorts with no shoes, socks, or a shirt. The community is demanding the officers be put on administrative leave pending the investigation and the Attorney General step in to monitor and review. The citizens complaint was filed by San Diego Police Officer John Cochran, addressed to Chief of Police Scott Wahl. His letter reads as follows:
“This Code of Conduct was two years in the making. I’m grateful for the guidance of my Deputy City Attorney and other City staff who worked tirelessly to get this drafted, approved by all nine Councilmembers, and on the Mayor’s desk for signing. This document ensures that our almost 500 volunteer advisors can serve to the best of their abilities,” shared Warren-Darby.
By Macy Meinhardt VOICE & VIEWPOINT STAFF WRITER
San Diego Police Officer Files Report on Police Misconduct
with Supervisor Joel Anderson absent. It has been eight months since a “onehundred-year” storm slammed Southeastern San Diego’s most vulnerable neighborhoods, causing disastrous flooding and profound damage to the homes and the well-being of San Diegans caught in its path.
In compliance with my duty to report misconduct brought to my attention, San Diego Police Department (SDPD) Policy 9.33 DUTY TO REPORT MISCONDUCT POLICY, Tasha Williamson, a community activist, sent me a video from “619 News Media,” which can be viewed on Instagram. The video showed a black male whom Mrs. Williamson referred to as Marcus Evans, being arrested by several San Diego Police Officers. I took the time to do more research and discovered a longer version of the arrest on “619 News Media,” which can be viewed on YouTube. Mrs. Williamson believes the SDPD officers who was involved in the arrest of Marcus Evans used excessive force. After watching the video, I agree with Mrs. Williamson’s conclusion the force used to arrest Marcus Evans was excessive. See MISCONDUCT page 2
See AUDIT page 2
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