POLITICS 08/10/2018 02:25 pm ET Chants of "Run, Lezley, run” resounded as she made her announcement in Ferguson, Missouri. By Jenna Amatulli Lezley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown, officially announced her campaign for Ferguson City Council just a day after the four-year anniversary of her son’s death. Amid chants of “Run, Lezley, run,” McSpadden revealed she’d be running in 2019. “Three of my major things that I will focus on when I’m elected, because I’m speaking it into existence, is community policing, economic equality and access to health care for all of Ferguson’s young children and everyday people,” McSpadden said. “They won’t disrespect us any more once I’m elected.” The day after the 4th anniversary of her son’s death, #MikeBrown’s mother, Lezley McSpadden, officially announces she’s running for #Ferguson City Council. @KMOV … [Read more...] about Lezley McSpadden, Michael Brown’s Mother, Makes City Council Run Official
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Michael Brown’s mother announces run for Ferguson city council
The mother of Michael Brown, the unarmed teenager who was fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, four years ago, said Friday that she is running for city council in the St. Louis suburb.Lezley McSpadden announced her candidacy along Canfield Drive, near the exact spot where her son, who was black, was shot and killed on Aug. 9, 2014, by a white police officer."Almost four years ago to this day, I ran down this very street, and my son was covered in a sheet," McSpadden said, fighting back tears. "I learned to walk again, and this is one of my first steps."McSpadden said she plans to focus on three issues: community policing, economic equality and access to health care for Ferguson's young children.RELATED: Michael Brown anniversary 12 PHOTOS Michael Brown anniversary See Gallery Michael Brown anniversary FERGUSON, MO - AUGUST 08: Demonstrators march to mark the first anniversary of the death of Michael Brown on August 8, 2015 in Ferguson, Missouri. … [Read more...] about Michael Brown’s mother announces run for Ferguson city council
Michael Brown’s mother, Lezley McSpadden, announces run for Ferguson City Council
Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. SUBSCRIBE The mother of Michael Brown, the unarmed teenager who was fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, four years ago, said Friday that she is running for city council in the St. Louis suburb. Lezley McSpadden announced her candidacy along Canfield Drive, near the exact spot where her son, who was black, was shot and killed on Aug. 9, 2014, by a white police officer. "Almost four years ago to this day, I ran down this very street, and my son was covered in a sheet," McSpadden said, fighting back tears. "I learned to walk again, and this is one of my first steps." McSpadden said she plans to focus on three issues: community policing, economic equality and access to health care for Ferguson's young children. She said she anticipated that some people might ask why she was qualified to seek elected office. In response, she said: "If a mother had to watch her … [Read more...] about Michael Brown’s mother, Lezley McSpadden, announces run for Ferguson City Council
Hackney Council issues 6,500 fines in one month to drivers after Mare Street left turn ban
PUBLISHED: 13:44 10 August 2018 | UPDATED: 13:58 10 August 2018 Sam Gelder Drivers complained they hadn't noticed the sign. Picture: Polly Hancock Archant An eye-watering 6,500 fines were dished out in less than a month to drivers who carried on making a left turning off Mare Street after it was banned, the Gazette can reveal. A car turning left into Richmond Road from Mare Street. Picture: Polly HancockThis week we reported on Derek Rochester, who’d received six £65 fines from the town hall after being caught out by the new measures at the junction with Richmond Road.Vehicles can no longer turn left into the road between 7am and 10am, and 3pm and 7pm, from Monday to Saturday – due to the introduction of a school street outside London Fields Primary School in Westgate Street.But Derek, the maintenance chief at Space in Mare Street, claims the council didn’t do enough to let drivers know before the June 6 introduction. And he’s … [Read more...] about Hackney Council issues 6,500 fines in one month to drivers after Mare Street left turn ban
Save The Garage! Council and TfL vow to protect Highbury music venue amid plans to redevelop old station building
PUBLISHED: 16:00 10 August 2018 Lucas Cumiskey The Garage. Picture: DHP Archant Transport bosses were today scrambling to defend Highbury’s famous The Garage music venue after a backlash against plans to demolish it and expand the Tube station. An artist's impression of the new-look station.TfL and Islington Council leader Richard Watts have spoken out saying the gig night institution would be protected should the development go through.Managers at the venue, off Highbury Corner, said they have been told the venue “sits within an area designated for redevelopment”.The venue has launched a campaign to save itself from the bulldozers amid proposals to build a second entrance for Highbury and Islington.A council local plan document shows TfL saw The Garage as “a possible new ticket hall” for its planned revamp of Highbury old station. According to the papers, the venue and its next-door neighbour Trevi Ristorante would be … [Read more...] about Save The Garage! Council and TfL vow to protect Highbury music venue amid plans to redevelop old station building