Carl Booker

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Carl Booker

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 1, 2021

Personal

Profession

Graphic designer

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Carl Booker ran for election to the San Antonio City Council to represent District 2 in Texas. He lost in the general election on May 1, 2021.

Booker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Carl Booker was born in Washington. His professional experience includes being a graphic designer.

Elections

2021

See also: City elections in San Antonio, Texas (2021)

General runoff election

General runoff election for San Antonio City Council District 2

Jalen McKee-Rodriguez defeated incumbent Jada Andrews-Sullivan in the general runoff election for San Antonio City Council District 2 on June 5, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	63.0	2,964
		Jada Andrews-Sullivan (Nonpartisan)	37.0	1,738

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,702
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General election

General election for San Antonio City Council District 2

The following candidates ran in the general election for San Antonio City Council District 2 on May 1, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	26.3	2,261
✔		Jada Andrews-Sullivan (Nonpartisan)	16.8	1,442
		Norris Darden (Nonpartisan)	13.9	1,197
	Submit photo	Kristi Villanueva (Nonpartisan)	8.8	757
	Submit photo	Nneka Cleaver (Nonpartisan)	6.8	585
		Andrew Vicencio (Nonpartisan)	6.6	566
		Walter Perry Sr. (Nonpartisan)	4.9	422
	Submit photo	Chris Dawkins (Nonpartisan)	4.8	414
	Submit photo	Pharaoh Clark (Nonpartisan)	4.6	397
		Dori L. Brown (Nonpartisan)	2.6	226
		Carl Booker (Nonpartisan)	1.8	158
	Submit photo	Michael Good (Nonpartisan)	1.8	158

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,583
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Carl Booker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Booker's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Small Business Owner of Avista Products. Publisher and Producer of the National award winning Blackbook Directory and Yearbook and Black Video News. For over 28 years i have sacrificed and produced services to enhance my community. From the small business, healthcare providers, faith based community to arts and culture. I have implemented strategies some successful some failures. I am willing to take the gamble in providing solutions for a better community. I believe Knowledge Alone does not motivate behavior! I seek others in need, identify if I can help and ask if they want my help! If provided the opportunity to help I use all my resources to provide positive outcomes and measurable growth. I can assume my 28 years show my stability and accountability. I believe investing in people will help us build a better community.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Establishing Quality of Life Standards
• Communicate to the community by any means necessary! Mailers, Radio, TV and Internet
• Light up the district! District 2 is the darkest district in the county.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My plan to light up the community is part physically cosmetic and mental shifting of ideas. We plan to install over 3,000 homes with curbside numbers in the first 100 days in office. From Police/Fire emergencies to uber deliveries. If we cant find you we cant help you. With better street lights crime and safety will prosper.

We also plan to develop a community dashboard to help with a concentration of information. Crime hotspots will be identified in real time, sex offenders will be identified, arts and culture information can be submitted, job posting and neighborhood welcomes will be celebrated.
Small business will be indexed for potential subcontracting opportunities with the city and county. FAQ's will be a supplement to phone calls receive to the district office. Not every call needs a return phone call if the FAQ answers the question or concerns of that individual.
Energy and community resources are needed to provide reservoirs for clean drinking water and battery power storage in case of an emergency.

My strategy to fight the school to prison pipeline is to identify future ambassadors with mentorship, accountability, apprentice and entrepreneurship. The goal is draft 25 individuals in the community at a cost of $480,000 per year. Together with our community stakeholders we can fund this program with a partial city supplement. With an average cost of $20,000 per year it is allot cheaper than $60,000 per year cost for prisoners. Working collectively we can win!

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Police Accountability and Justice Reform is a documented problem. Redlining, the loopholes of the 14th amendment has not made it a level playing field. (I) We need a seat at the table to make sure questions are ask and considered for positive outcomes.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Bob Johnson BET Founder. Mr. Johnson believed in providing a vehicle to communicate to a mass of African American who did not have a voice and did not have an outlet to express themselves on a frequent bases. Part of my obligation to run is to be obedient to God's plan for me. Listen and follow directions and identify pathways to success.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

My favorite movie is New Jack City. But the film that best represent my philosophy is Jerry Maguire. Have to be willing to stand up for something. Additionally i reference Plato's Allegory of the cave. I am here to rescue my community.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Accountability to the community is priority number one. Providing pathways to success where others see none.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Track record, accountability and sacrifices

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Accountability, Ability to Communicate, Lead by example.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I believe the products and services i have developed will live on well after i am gone.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

National Record Holder AAU 4 x 100 Relay team. 13 years old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

SeaWorld Education Specialist. 2 years

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible! Keeps me focused

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Black Panther

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Everyday I'm Hustlin

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My biggest struggle has been time management and lack of capital to implement strategies for the betterment of my clients and community.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The powers of the office is what you make it. I can make phone calls now, but with the city council attached make for a better response time. The messenger does matter.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is good to have previous experience in government but it does not mean you know how to conduct business and receive measurable feedback.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The expertise required for the office require adaptability and creativity. A willingness to listen to community needs and provide strategies to improve overall quality of life solutions.

Tell us your favorite joke.

N/A

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