Adrienne Hood
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Adrienne Hood ran for election to the Columbus City Council to represent District 4 in Ohio. She lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Hood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Adrienne Hood was born in Columbus, Ohio. She served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve from 2004 to 2020. She earned a high school diploma from Independence High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 2007, and a graduate degree from Liberty University in 2012. Her career experience includes working in customer service and as an education and training manager in the Air Force Reserves and as a logistics manager.[1]
Hood has been affiliated with:[1]
- Franklin County Central Committee
- Remember Us Urban Legends
- Restorative Justice with Franklin County juvenile courts
- True Love Ministries
- Zeta Phi Beta, Inc
Elections
2023
See also: City elections in Columbus, Ohio (2023)
General election
Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Emmanuel Remy and Adrienne Hood advanced from the primary for Columbus City Council District 4.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hood in this election.
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Adrienne Hood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hood's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a retired Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force Reserves and also served 3 years of active-duty service with the U.S. Army. I am a Central Committee member in ward 54 and have my Master of Arts in Human Services. I also have my Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice Administration. I am a mother of three and a grandmother of four. As a Columbus native, I grew up mostly in Linden but have lived on every side of town with my mother, yet my grandmother's home in Linden was one of the most constant factors in my life. My son was killed by members of the Columbus Division of Police in 2016. I have been advocating for accountability and have worked with many grassroots organizations to support building community. I am a firm believer that all communities can thrive, some communities may need a little more to attain that, but it is possible.
- Public safety can and should be afforded to everyone regardless of where one lives. We need more equity in public safety. Establishing new partnerships between the Department of Public Safety and grassroots community groups who have boots on the ground in our city’s most underserved communities would help drive equity in enforcement. I am committed to using existing relationships to accomplish this as your city council member for District 4.
- Housing is a human right. That’s why I will fight for more affordable housing in our communities to ensure every family has a place to live. I will work to remove the carve out for developers to skimp on affordable housing in their developments.
- Having a mental health crisis isn’t a crime and shouldn’t be treated as one. Expanding non-police crisis responses can save lives, and I'm committed to ensuring the funding and political will is there to support and enhance these services.
Featured local question
It is very important to have the community involved. The people that are closest to the issues can provide a wealth of information in resolving the issues. It is important to have community conversations but not just for the sake of having conversation. It is important for my office to record the information from the community and put in the real work to get some solutions.
Featured local question
There are so many elements in addressing the crimes and public safety of our community. As we continue to focus on what is happening in the publics eyes it is important to put just as much focus on the how and why. How did we get here and why are still addressing the same issues for so many years. There really needs to be a deep focus on the access to guns, drugs, etc. The focus cannot be on just one issue when it is multifaceted.
Featured local question
In order to develop the plans, you must first know what the community needs. You cannot know what the community needs until you are in the community and asking the questions and receiving feedback.
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The city's current transition into 21st century public safety is slowly taking place. Oftentimes when we see vast movement it is because a tragedy has taken place. We have to move from being reactive to proactive. When see upticks in safety challenges they should be addressed sooner than later. What I would do differently is get more community input into what public safety looks like for them opposed to assuming or thinking I know what's best for them.
Featured local question
I believe that the smart thing to do is to access what exist and then make plans in making the necessary changes.
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The police chief is just over 2 years old with the department. Before making suggestions in this area, I believe the responsible thing to do would be to access what's working and make those areas stronger and then work on improving the areas that we are weak in.
I am personally passionate about policy around public safety, mental health, affordable housing, and public-school funding. All of these areas are interconnected and should be addressed at the same time. Having strong policy in these areas will help build the community that we all want to see.
This office has a greater impact on constituents than I believe is realized. Many people don't understand the importance of local government and how local decisions affect each of our lives. Local policies can help and hinder members of our community and therefore it is important to pay attention to what is going on.
I have always looked up to my grandmother and my mother. I have watched them go through many adverse situations and they still got back up and kept fighting. They took care of their children and worked hard. When I am having a difficult time I reflect back to one of them and it gives me the strength to keep going.
Trustworthiness, integrity, and courage
Leadership, integrity, compassionate, loyal and trustworthy
There are a lot of responsibilities to this office because it is one of the key components of day-to-day operations in the city.
I would like to leave a legacy of standing up for my community. A legacy that my children, grandchildren and God will be proud of.
The most historical event that I remember was Jimmy Carter got elected. I believe I was around 8 or 9 years old.
My first job was with the Big Bear Co and I was employed for three months.
Losing my son, mother and grandmother.
This office can help with public education funding a lot more that we realize.
No, I do not, and I believe that because people have this thought process it discourages more people from considering serving their communities. Everyone has a first day on the job regardless as to what career it is. I believe this office should be held by members of the community that have the heart to serve.
Our Revolution Ohio, Working Families Party, Elect Black Women, Matriots, Everytown for Gun Sense Laws,
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 5, 2023
