The three candidates in no particular order: George, Todd & Edwards

In an effort to help Ward 4 voters get to know the Democratic candidates for Ward 4 Member of the Council, Petworth News asked each of the three candidates to respond to questionnaires. Questions were pulled from a reader survey done previously, and all candidates received exactly the same questions. All three candidates participated: Brandon Todd (incumbent), Janeese Lewis George, and Marlena Edwards. No editing was done beyond formatting to fit on the site.

Each candidate’s response is a separate article, and linked below. More in-depth interviews with each candidate will follow next week.

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Read the Candidate Questionnaire Responses:

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Get to know Janeese Lewis George, candidate for Ward 4 Council

May 15, 2020

“I’d be the only DC Councilmember with a professional public safety background and the only candidate running who has professional expertise in both public safety and education, two issues Petworth voters often tell me are most important to them,” said George.

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Get to know Brandon Todd, candidate for Ward 4 Council

May 15, 2020

“I’ve committed my career in public service to ensuring that Ward 4 has affordable safe neighborhoods, world-class educational facilities and programs, vibrant and equitable economic empowerment and unparalleled senior services and care,” writes Todd.

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Get to know Marlena Edwards, candidate for Ward 4 Council

May 15, 2020

“My top three campaign priorities address Education, Health Care and Socio-Economic/Smart Development. I plan to improve responsiveness across all District of Government agencies, improve education, healthcare and create opportunities to participate in our regional economy that are inclusive of residents of the District of Columbia,” writes Edwards.

May 15, 2020