Deeqo Jibril
Deeqo Jibril ran for election to the Boston City Council to represent District 4 in Massachusetts. She lost in the primary on September 14, 2021.
Biography
In 1991, Jibril moved to Boston at 12 years old as a refugee of the civil war in Somalia. She is the owner of Bacadlaha Boston, an African market, and the founder of the Somali Community & Cultural Association. She was a community outreach organizer for the campaign of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) in 2012.[1]
Elections
2021
See also: City elections in Boston, Massachusetts (2021)
General election
General election for Boston City Council District 4
Brian Worrell defeated Evandro Carvalho in the general election for Boston City Council District 4 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Worrell (Nonpartisan)  | 61.6 | 7,464 |
 | Evandro Carvalho (Nonpartisan) | 38.1 | 4,611 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 41 | ||
| Total votes: 12,116 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Boston City Council District 4
The following candidates ran in the primary for Boston City Council District 4 on September 14, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Worrell (Nonpartisan) | 25.4 | 2,502 |
| ✔ | | Evandro Carvalho (Nonpartisan) | 18.7 | 1,838 |
| Joel Richards (Nonpartisan) | 13.4 | 1,320 | ||
| Josette Williams (Nonpartisan) | 11.9 | 1,173 | ||
| Leonard Lee Sr. (Nonpartisan) | 9.9 | 974 | ||
| William Dickerson III (Nonpartisan) | 9.6 | 948 | ||
 | Deeqo Jibril (Nonpartisan) | 4.7 | 458 | |
| Troy Smith (Nonpartisan) | 4.3 | 427 | ||
| Jacob Urena (Nonpartisan) | 1.9 | 185 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 24 | ||
| Total votes: 9,849 | |||
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2017
The city of Boston, Massachusetts, held elections for mayor and city council on November 7, 2017. A primary election occurred on September 26, 2017. All 13 seats on the city council were up for election. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 23, 2017.
The following candidates ran in the primary election for District 7 on the Boston City Council.[2]
| Boston City Council, District 7 Nonpartisan Primary Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kim Janey |
25.00% | 1,534 |
| Rufus Faulk |
11.72% | 719 |
| Deeqo Jibril | 9.86% | 605 |
| Domonique Williams | 9.66% | 593 |
| Charles Clemons Muhammad | 6.89% | 423 |
| Roy Owens | 6.03% | 370 |
| Jose Lopez | 5.92% | 363 |
| Brian Keith | 5.67% | 348 |
| Joao DePina | 4.87% | 299 |
| Hassan Williams | 4.64% | 285 |
| Carlos Henriquez | 4.29% | 263 |
| Angelina Camacho | 4.03% | 247 |
| Steven Wise | 1.04% | 64 |
| Write-in votes | 0.37% | 23 |
| Total Votes | 6,136 | |
| Source: City of Boston, "Official District 7 election results," September 26, 2017 | ||
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Deeqo Jibril did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2017
Jibril's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
Economic justice
- Excerpt: "In the coming years, the district can expect to see many efforts towards economic renewal and renovation, and Deeqo will fight to ensure that the current residents of the district are able to participate and drive that process."[3]
Public safety
- Excerpt: "She knows that the best way to improve public safety is by fostering powerful relationships between members of the community and law enforcement. To do this, Deeqo organized the first dialogue series in the country among Muslim youth and law enforcement. If elected, Deeqo will continue to build upon these relationships to improve the feeling of safety and community among all residents."[4]
Affordable housing
- Excerpt: "Deeqo will continue fighting for improved affordable housing options as the councilor for District 7 to make sure that our community spends less time searching for housing and more time enjoying their family home."[5]
Education
- Excerpt: "With four children in Boston Public Schools, improving the quality and inclusivity of education in Boston is a major priority for Deeqo. As your city councilor, she will work tirelessly to ensure that all students, no matter where they come from, will be able to find a welcoming and intellectually challenging school system that fosters growth, knowledge, and an ability to succeed."[6]
Endorsements
2017
Jibril received the following endorsements in 2017:[7]
- UNITE HERE Local 26
- State Rep. Elizabeth Malia (D)
See also
2021 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Deeqo Jibril," accessed July 13, 2017
- ↑ City of Boston, "Election Department Certifies Candidates For Municipal Election," June 5, 2017
- ↑ Jeeqo Jibril campaign website, "Increased Economic Justice," accessed July 13, 2017
- ↑ Jeeqo Jibril campaign website, "Public Safety," accessed July 13, 2017
- ↑ Jeeqo Jibril campaign website, "Accessible Affordable Housing," accessed July 13, 2017
- ↑ Jeeqo Jibril campaign website, "Inclusive Public Schools," accessed July 13, 2017
- ↑ Ballotpedia's municipal government candidate survey, 2017, "Deeqo Jibril's Responses," July 13, 2017
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