How do we make endorsements
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Who are we endorsing in 2021
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Who are we endorsing & why?
Read our endorsement press release here!
Susan Hutson for Orleans Parish Sheriff
Why Susan?
Susan Hutson has a history of promoting transparency, and has helped get both NOPD and LAPD out of costly consent decrees. As the New Orleans Independent Police Monitor, she worked between the community and the agency to build respect on all sides. She is the change we need to get past the corruption and waste. It is long past the time to elect Louisiana’s first woman for sheriff!
Committed to transparency and accountability
Opposes expanding the jail
Ready to reform and overhaul OPP
Read Susan Hutson Survey Response Here
Watch Susan Hutson’s interview with Norris Here
Darren Lombard for Orleans Parish Clerk of Criminal District Court
Why Darren?
In his commitment to modernizing the records keeping process, simplifying and streamline expungement and pledging to ensure all of his team is well trained and versed on the details of voter registration by people with felony conviction, Darren Lombard has proven to be a committed ally wiling and ready to build lasting partnerships with our community and is committed to our agenda for a more just and equitable justice system.
Commitment to simplify expungement process & modernize records keeping
Proven Leadership
Pledeged to work with our membership and community to make his office more efficient and accessible.
Read Darren Lombard’s Survey Response Here
Helena Moreno for NOLA City Council At-Large Division 1
Why Helena?
Helena Moreno in her role both on the city council and in the Louisiana legislature has consistently been a strong and reliable leader on criminal justice reform over the years while also continuing to champion and lead New Orleans efforts to decriminalize cannabis and advocating for decriminalization and legalization statewide.
Committed to addressing racial inequities
Long term ally of Voters Organized to Educate
Ready to fight for a more fair and unbiased justice system
JP Morrell for NOLA City Council At-Large Division 2
Why JP?
JP Morrell (Council At-Large 2) will forever be known as the Louisiana State Senator who helped us end the Jim Crow practice of Non-Unanimous Juries in Louisiana. JP built a coalition of legislators in Baton Rouge, and got it put on the ballot. After that, 64% of statewide voters finally moved us past this injustice which the U.S. Supreme Court finally declared unconstitutional (after we all voted Yes on 2).
Proven Leadership
Long Term ally of our movement
Has a plan and vision for bringing about structural reforms
Jay Banks for NOLA City Council District B
Why Jay?
Jay Banks (District C) In his time on the New Orleans City Council has chaired the finance committee and has served as a reliable partner to get things done on the local level. Jay stood solidly in opposition to the expansion of the city jail and has supported continuing to build a stronger relationship with our membership and community if re-elected.
Reliable partner on the city council
Opposed to the expansion of the city jail (OPP)
Committed to building stronger relationship with VOTE
Read Jay Banks’ Survey Response Here
Alonzo Knox for NOLA City Council District C
Why Alonzo?
Alonzo Knox (District C) is direct and to the point. His entrepreneurial creativity is key to finding new solutions to old problems. After years of public service through the military, he recognizes the importance of historical preservation of our culture, and tackling the root causes of crime: poverty, unaffordable housing, intergenerational trauma, and access to health care.
New Perspective on the Council
Unafraid to challenge established norms
Not an insider and committed to bringing about systematic wide scale change
Read Alonzo Knox’s Survey Response Here
District D Dual Endorsement
Remember in conversation that our goal is to elevate both of theses candidates. This is a crowded field with 14 candidates vying for the seat and it is our opinion as Voters Organized that EITHER Troy or Kevin would be great choices to represent District D! We have provide thorough information on our website (VotersOrganized.org) including, their survey responses, campaign websites, and interviews to help Voters make a conscious decision on Election Day!
Troy Glover and Kevin Griffin-Clark for NOLA City Council District D
Why Troy and Kevin?
Troy Glover and Kevin Griffin Clark (District D) each have a clear and sustainable vision for New Orleans. We co-endorsed in this election because we see them each as thoughtful and creative leaders who have the work ethic we need to build a new City Council. Both of these young men have been directly impacted by mass incarceration, as so many of our families have across the Crescent City. They are each an inspiring example of what our community can look like when we build together.
Read Troy Glover’s Survey Response Here
Read Kevin Griffin-Clark’s Survey Response Here
Watch Troy Glover’s interview with Norris Here
Why were not endorsing in City Council District E
District E has several solid candidates in the race including someone who we generally agree with around issues of criminal justice reform. However, given recent events around the television series jailbirds for which the sheriff was seen exploiting incarcerated people for money, along with participating parties, we have decided to withhold our endorsement in the November 2021 primary election for City Council District E. This is an issue that is very near and dear to our hearts and its difficult to stand beside anyone who has profited off of that show at this time. In everything that we do, our community comes first.