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November 2024
Candidate
Statements
Candidates for Mayor
Candidates for Council District 1
Candidates for Council District 3
LULA DAVIS-HOLMES
Mayor
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
Bachelor of Sociology, Master’s in Public Administration
Dear Neighbor,
I am grateful that our city is safer, financially robust, and our environment is cleaner. Our reserves grew from $45.2 million to $222.9 million during my term.
As promised, we are giving back to our residents, creating life-changing opportunities for our children, and investing in improving the quality of life in Carson.
This includes:
- Paving all our roads, repairing sidewalks, filling potholes, revitalizing our parks, and building new affordable homes for veterans, seniors, and first-time buyers.
- Improving public safety by installing citywide cameras, speed monitors, and enhancing the Sheriff’s contract.
- Improving air quality by mitigating negative impacts in our communities.
- Protecting mobile home park residents, homeowners, and renters with our mobile-home park district overlay, mortgage, and renter’s protection initiatives.
- Fostering quality job opportunities with livable wages, healthcare benefits through local hiring, job preparation internships, and mentorships.
As we prepare to co-host the 2028 Olympics, we are implementing plans to bring new restaurants, entertainment venues, grocery stores, green jobs, and 100 EV stations to Carson. To continue propelling Carson forward together, I humbly ask for your vote.
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
www.luladavisholmes4mayor.com
JIM DEAR
Carson Councilmember/
Teacher
Occupation: Carson City Councilmember and Public School Teacher
Dear Neighbors,
It’s been an honor and privilege to serve as your Mayor and Councilmember for twenty years. I’m the most transparent and best qualified candidate today, with an unmatched record of accomplishments improving our community by bringing economic development, jobs and security to Carson.
Some examples of my ideas and achievements:
- My “Smart Growth Plan” directly led to our $222.9 million reserve fund.
- Resurfacing all the streets and alleys in the entire city of Carson.
- Improvements in our Building & Safety Department.
- Prioritizing public safety.
My commitment to you and my dedication to improving your quality of life are unsurpassed.
A change is needed at City Hall. I’m “The Voice of Reason”, representing honest government. Supported by residents like you, business and labor Leaders, teachers, law enforcement, nurses, students, environmentalists, city commissioners, city employees, and more. My qualifications, experience and common sense make me the best choice for your vote.
Together, we’ll improve public safety, reduce homelessness, curtail graffiti, expand youth services, and protect seniors, Mobilehome Park residents and all residents. My door’s open for you. Contact number: (424) 440-4003, or at City Hall. E-mail: dearformayor@gmail.com / Website: www.jimdear.com
Sincerely,
Jim Dear
JAWANE HILTON
Carson Councilmember/Pastor
Occupation: Carson Councilmember/Pastor
Jawane Hilton is a Pastor, school co-founder, and Realtor dedicated to uniting our community and driving positive change.
As your Councilmember, Jawane has achieved the following:
- Initiated $8 billion worth of infrastructure projects in District 1 alone.
- Increased the general fund balance from $32 million to a robust $222.9 million as of June 30, 2023.
- Supported a $32 million street re-pavement program.
- Instituted a fence line monitoring program to alert residents of airborne toxins.
- Facilitated the development of new affordable and market-rate housing.
- Enhanced emergency response times to ensure family safety.
- Built affordable housing for seniors.
- Expanded services to improve our parks and neighborhoods.
- Recruited new businesses and restaurants to Carson.
Let’s finish what we started. If re-elected, Jawane’s goals and objectives include:
1. Enhanced Public Safety
2. Promote Economic Development
3. Expand Youth Programs
4. Prioritize Senior Services
Born and raised in Carson, Jawane has always been dedicated to his community. He and his wife are Carson homeowners and proud parents of three adorable daughters.
He would be honored by your vote on or before Tuesday, November 5, so we can keep moving Carson forward.”
For more information, call Jawane directly at (310) 740-9363 or visit www.JawaneHilton.com.
CEDRIC HICKS
Councilmember District 3
Age: 62
Occupation: Council Member District 3
It has been a privilege to serve as your District-3 Councilmember. As a 25-year resident, former Parks and Recreation Director, and Assistant City Manager, I have utilized my experience to improve the quality of life in Carson.
As chair of the legislative committee, I have fought to bring new funds to expand our parks, add WI-FI and security cameras. We now have funding to repave all our streets, repair sidewalks, trim trees. Additionally, we have developed new housing for seniors and veterans, opened a new grocery store, and welcomed new restaurants. My wife and three children remind me daily of the importance of protecting the quality of life in Carson.
My educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree from Cal State Fullerton, a Master’s Degree from Cal State Dominguez Hills, and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management Fellows.
This education has helped me position the city for progress, including environmental protection measures, the District Overlay initiative to protect our mobile-home park residents, and expand healthcare services. The 2028 L.A. Olympics are coming to Carson, I envision more jobs, increased property values, and economic opportunities for our residents.
To continue our progress, I respectfully request your vote as your District 3 Councilmember.
In Your Service
Cedric Hicks, Sr.
DANIEL VALDEZ
Children Safety Advocate
Community Clinic Board Member and Carson City Commissioner
Mr. Daniel Valdez is a lifetime Carson resident and strong & consistent advocate for public safety. His excellent volunteer work starting in the nineteen eighties with the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program began his long history of efforts that have benefited many young people in Carson over the years.
Some of his many varied community service & charitable organizations he works on include:
Carson Public Works Commission
Carson Mobile Home Board
Co-Founder of Carson Literacy Reading-Program
Board member of Wilmington Community Health Clinic
Co-Founder of Carson Initiative for Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention
Justice for Murdered Children
Board member of South Bay Cuffed & Wanted Publication
Justice for Homicides Victims
Safety First, Act Now project with the LA County Sheriff’s Department Carson Station
Carson Dominguez Property Owners Association
As a retired Carson business owner and majoring in Business Math & Accounting at Compton College, his plan will be to bring new businesses to Carson to bring jobs and needed revenue to the city. As an independent thinker with the ability to work with all Council Members, city staff and residents his major goal is stopping crime. We can live in a better and safer city.
Thank you,
s/Daniel Valdez