RVANews: What are two qualities that people who know you well might say make you suited for the office you seek?

Two candidates for the Second District seat on City Council answered.

Tyron Bey:

People who know me best, and are excited about this campaign, point out many qualities that I have which would make me a great councilman.

1. Passion for community: As a Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year, a CACIL member for 13 years, Youth Matters Board Member, Urban Land Institute Young Leader, Urban League Young Professional, Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee Member, NAACP Affordable Housing Committee Member, Polaris of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. (Eta Chapter), 6th Mt. Zion Member, and countless other organizations, I have had the opportunity to work with many different facets of our community.  All of these organizations work toward creating stronger communities which everyone can live in.  I am proud to associate with all of these organizations and bring what they have taught me to the council.  The diversity of these organizations is what help me want to make Richmond a city where everyone has a place.  Everyone is loved.  Everyone can contribute.

2. Audacity:  The mere fact that I am running, knowing that I would be the underdog, shows that I am bold enough to try new things to push this city in a direction which will turn it into a top tier city.  I haven’t been bought out by any special interest, nor do  I have the political who’s who in my back pocket.  I have a tenacious drive to make the audacious vision that my community has come to fruition, and it won’t be compromised.

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Charles Samuels: I could go on and on about why I think I’m the man for the job, however, while I was making the decision to run for this position, I asked people who know me if they thought I’d do a good job.  They were very supportive and many of them focused on the following reasons why I would be a responsible council person:

1. I am willing to take the time to listen to what people have to say and educate myself on the issues before making a decision; and

2. I  took the time to gain valuable experience essential to a good council person by being active for my community in many roles where I displayed an even-temper and conducted myself professionally and respectfully.