Meeks served on Portsmouth City Council from 2013 until he … This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. “I heard the argument for and against just like everyone else.”. and Elijah Cummings (D-Md. [46], Davis has said that Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam who has attracted considerable controversy regarding his repeated anti-Semitic and homophobic remarks, is an "outstanding human being" and "I personally know [Farrakhan], I’ve been to his home, done meetings, participated in events with him." The 2013 New York City mayoral election occurred on November 5, 2013, along with elections for Comptroller, Public Advocate, Borough President, and members of the New York City Council.The incumbent mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, a Republican-turned-Independent, was term-limited and thus unable to seek re-election to a fourth term in office. ... Dr. Darrell Meeks 1 Episode 2013. "You got a problem with something? [33], In the March 20 Democratic primaries, Davis received more votes than the two closest candidates — Tillman and Smith — combined. in guidance, 1968), and the Union Institute & University in Cincinnati, Ohio (Ph.D. in public administration, 1977). [28] Davis also received the endorsement of the Chicago Democratic Socialists of America (CDSA)[29] of which he is a member[30][31] and had a relationship pre-dating his congressional run. I disagree with those who commit crime and those who'd use drugs, but you won't catch me going around saying that I hate Gator Bradley. Mayor Shannon Glover, who defeated Danny Meeks in last year’s mayoral race, said he opposed Meeks’ appointment because he doesn’t meet the qualifications, which include a bachelors’ degree and seven years of executive experience in an area that resembles the city’s government. [36] In a December 31, 2008, article published on the website of The New York Times, Davis said that he turned down an offer from representatives of Blagojevich to appoint him to the Senate. [21], Although Davis was fully promoted as a Democratic candidate, he also ran as a New Party candidate. [79], On March 30, 2017, Davis' 44-year-old son, Stacey Wilson, was found dead in his home. “I have no idea what all that was all about,” said Councilwoman Lisa Lucas-Burke, following the meeting. He was the father of Javon Wilson.[80]. He lost the election to become Portsmouth’s mayor, but now Danny Meeks may have the votes to become city manager Josh Reyes, The Virginian-Pilot 1/14/2021. "[47][48][49][50] Davis condemned Farrakhan's views later that month, saying, "So let me be clear: I reject, condemn and oppose Minister Farrakhan’s views and remarks regarding the Jewish people and the Jewish religion. This is about the executive officer, the chief executive officer in the City of Portsmouth and I will not stand by and let that be made a mockery of,” Glover said prior to the initial vote. Davis replied. "[44] Davis told Christian Challenge that Moon declaring himself the Messiah "was similar to a baseball team owner telling team members that 'we are the greatest team on earth'" prior to a baseball game. Include ? Battle also said he favored Meeks because he wouldn’t have to be trained like someone from outside of the city. In March 2018 he said, "The world is so much bigger than Farrakhan and the Jewish question and his position on that and so forth. PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — In an odd turn of events, Portsmouth City Council voted to appoint a former council member — one who never submitted an application — to the position of city manager. ), as well as former Representative Walter Fauntroy (D-D.C.) . Vaccinate Virginia: Your Questions Answered, Dominion Energy and VDOT crews prepare for icy weather conditions, Romance Scams: Cupid’s arrows targeting wallets, not hearts, Former Rutgers basketball player arrested in murder of Tijuana prostitute, Five KU fraternities barred from campus for 10 days, Projected new Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover: ‘We have to heal our city’, (VIDEO) Huff, Hauser lead No.

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