Lisa Ann Brown Newman

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Lisa Ann Brown Newman

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

February 28, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

Northwood University, 2011

Graduate

Northwood University, 2011

Ph.D

Columbia Southern University, 2022

Personal

Birthplace

Chicago, Ill.

Religion

Non-Denominational

Profession

Business

Contact

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Lisa Ann Brown Newman ran for election to the Chicago City Council to represent Ward 29 in Illinois. She lost as a write-in in the general election on February 28, 2023.

Brown Newman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Lisa Ann Brown Newman was born in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a graduate degree from Northwood University in 2011 and a Ph.D. from Columbia Southern University in 2022. Her career experience includes working in the business sector.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Chicago, Illinois (2023)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Chicago City Council Ward 29

Incumbent Chris Taliaferro defeated CB Johnson in the general runoff election for Chicago City Council Ward 29 on April 4, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Chris Taliaferro (Nonpartisan)	51.4	5,526
	Submit photo	CB Johnson (Nonpartisan)	48.6	5,218

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,744
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General election

General election for Chicago City Council Ward 29

Incumbent Chris Taliaferro and CB Johnson advanced to a runoff. They defeated Corey Dooley, Lisa Ann Brown Newman, and Walter Adamczyk in the general election for Chicago City Council Ward 29 on February 28, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Chris Taliaferro (Nonpartisan)	49.7	4,868
✔	Submit photo	CB Johnson (Nonpartisan)	39.8	3,897
	Submit photo	Corey Dooley (Nonpartisan)	9.3	908
		Lisa Ann Brown Newman (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	1.1	106
		Walter Adamczyk (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.1	6

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,785
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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Lisa Ann Brown Newman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown Newman'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.

Lisa is a servant leader, and has the heart to serve and solve problems, Lisa has five children, 30 years of small business management, 10 years in private and corporate security training, and 20 years of community service, Lisa earned her doctoral degree in small business management in 2022 and is the pastor of a local community church.

Dr, Newman's vision, is to see the 29th ward become a world-class community. By providing safety and security and prosperity for all.

Mission: to create and maintain a flourishing environment through integration, collaboration, and partnership for all.

Motto: Do the Right Thing Model CSR & BT

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?

• Individuals and Families Wellbeing and Wealth Building
• Household(s) Wellbeing and Wealth Building
• A Safe, Fun and Flourishing Community

Community Question Featured local question

Do you think the downtown area is healthy? What is your definition of a healthy downtown? What changes, if any, would you like to make?

Well, these last years has been horrific, and the things that I seen, I am looking for better, safer and more fun activities.

Community Question Featured local question

How important is it to involve residents in the government’s decision-making process? What plans do you have regarding resident involvement in this process?

Yes, it is important to involve residents in the governments decision-making process. Taking the initiative to construct a committee that primary goal is resident involvement.

Community Question Featured local question

How would you address crime and public safety? Do you have a different stance than current city council policy?

By being proactive, and enforcing policy champion education and training. And working closely with our law enforcers and being a advocate for high visibility of policing, looking into all kind of ways to create to safe environment for the 29th ward community.

Community Question Featured local question

How would you balance the needs and desires of existing business and housing communities with new development? Would you take gentrification and displacement into consideration when planning neighborhood development?

Yes. By including and collaborating with existing business and housing communities on the new development and including rthe esident voice on gentrification and when neighborhood development is on the table ( plan). I am a voice for the people and I am working for the residents.

Community Question Featured local question

How would you set priorities and develop plans in a way that will reflect community values and goals?

By including the residents in on all development plans which will reflect the community value and goals.

Community Question Featured local question

What do you think about the city's current approach to public safety? Would you take any different positions?

Yes, I would allow officers to work on a case until the case is solve, and supply them with the information, training and education they need. That would contribute to competence and confident law enforcers. Causing our law enforcers to servie and protect the residents and in return constituents will respect our law enforcers.

Community Question Featured local question

What do you think about the city's environmental health? Would you make any changes to current policy?

No comments. Covid-

Community Question Featured local question

What plans do you have regarding infrastructure?

Create a committee that is made up with concern citizen, resident and staff that focus on the needs of each precinct infrastructure. To assure that all needs are taken care of, a plan of action will be create and chosen by its resident. Establishing a voting system created by the people for the people.

Community Question Featured local question

What plans do you have regarding the police department? Would you make any changes from current policy?

Advocate for the best training and education program for our police department, seeking out safe cities and communities and then we the 29th ward agree this is good for us, and then we excute.

Community Question Featured local question

What policies would you have implemented in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic? Why did you select those policies?

Social distance practice, the wearing of the face mask, and hand washing.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Safety and Security, Culture and Society, Health, Education and Economic Development

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

There are many great examples such as, the great Marcus Garvey, Ghandi, Mother Theresa, Martin Luther King, Robert K. Greenleaf and top role model is Jesus Christ, and what these leaders had in common is that they had a heart for the people and they were servant leaders.

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

Servant Leader by Robert K. Greenleaf & The time tested Good book the Bible.

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

To be a voice for the people and to work for them..

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

I have a positive outlook on life and I possess bounce back power, and the ability to perservere and endure hardship to goal obtainment.

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

To serve and protect and provide the services the people need, want and desire.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That he or she can be or do whatever they' set their minds and hesrts to do, as long as they are willing to work for it.

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

The first historical event that happened in my lifetime that I remembered was being born again receiving the Love of God through the ministry of Jesus Christ.

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

I worked a summer program at the age of 13 years old, up until scholpol started back, the job lasted about 2 months.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Stephen Covey 7 Habits Highly Effective People

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

Wonder Woman

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

Thinking Out Loud song by Ed Shereen and Tribal Night Worship Alanta

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

Learning the art of letting go.

Tell us your favorite joke.

A pyscharist told his wife you really need some professional help and the wife said I agree, she went and hired a nanny, maid, and a driver.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The People For Newman

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