By Jeff Adolph
Gay Politics
September the 12th. sees primary elections being held for the mayoral role as candidates jostle in Washington D.C to make themselves known to their constituents. It seems some are making their mark and attracting the interest of many as they display their executive management skills and common sense approach, Marie John's is one such candidate. Johns believes she can take 'the lead in the mayoral race as she focuses on issues that face the GLBT community.'
Johns, an African American knows about seggregation from first hand experience and can recall her first memory of what being different meant to her and her family.
'My first memory is from when I was 5 or 6 -- it was the Riverside Amusement Park. Even at an early age I was a big fan of amusement parks. I remember asking my parents if I could go and my father saying I couldn't because the park only allowed "Negro" children to visit on one day during the year. "If I can't take you when I want to take you, then we're not going", he said.'
Johns knows this caused not only resentment but a corrosive anger in her family. However, the prejudicial fury she has felt in the past has now been channeled as a motivator, and one of change.
Believing in 'full marriage equality in Civil marriage' regardless of sexual orientation, Johns is adamant about addressing the core issues faced by all member of the GLBT community, especially the fears that transgenders face and gay youth. As Marie stated, 'I want to make sure everybody in the city feels safe -- transgenders, as well as gay and lesbian youth who are concerned about their safety at school and other places. Safety is a fundamental issue and we have to do a better job.'
And, speaking of GLBT issues in Washington probably two of the hottest at present is the 9th. Street Corridor, and Real Estate Market growth, in fact, these are burning, especially with the new gay bar 'Be Bar' about to open its doors, and sparking yet another religious based debacle.
Johns felt that while the proximity of certain institutions needs to be considered, certain institutions also need to be aware that they are inter-mingling in a downtown city environment amongst restaurants, lounges and businesses, a situation that many other city's experience, therefore why should Washington be any different.
Marie Johns wanted a personal message to be delivered to the GLBT voters -- this was, 'I would like to say I love you, that you are a tremendous force in this city that your presence adds to the richness of the texture of our city. And if I am fortunate enough to serve as your mayor, I'm going to ask for your help in moving this great city forward.'
I hope you keep this election promise if you become Mayor Marie, because I firmly believe that the Gay Community plays a major role in binding the threads that make the fabric of society stronger.
Source: Bugg, S (2006) Moving Forward: Marie Johns wants to Make a 'Better' Pitch for the City's GLBT Community: available online at http://www.metroweekly.com
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