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Incumbents Chris Taliaferro and Emma Mitts could face up to three contenders on the Feb. 28th ballot, depending on whether objections are filed and how election officials rule. Several candidates also filed to run for the newly created 15th and 25th Police District Councils.
Commanders from the 11th, 15th and 25th districts will be meeting with all stakeholders 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 9 at 4540 W. Washington Blvd. All are welcome.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro will host 15th Police District Commander Dwayne Betts Jan. 4th at Columbus Park Refectory.
West side residents will meet at various corners in Austin at 6 p.m. tonight and every other Wednesday in June and July to take a stand against violence.
All are welcome at the monthly meetings of the South Austin Neighborhood Association (SANA), which will honor longtime community activist Lillian Drummond later this month.
A new report by the Chicago Sun-Times shows Districts 11, 15 and 25 lag behind many other areas of the city.
The 25th Police District will sponsor a free workshop 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22 at 5555 W. Grand Ave.