By Sabreen Dawud
Special to the AFRO
As a fourth-generation Washingtonian and local community servant, Wendell Felder, who currently serves as chair for the Ward 7 Democrats and director of regional and local affairs at Howard University knows about making change. Now, he’s campaigning for the Ward 7 council seat. Felder has centered his campaign around a self crafted “Ward 7 Recovery Plan.”
According to the Wendell Felder campaign, this initiative has the goal to build safe and healthy communities, drive intentional and inclusive economic growth, preserve affordable housing and expand homeownership among many other initiatives.
“I know the most pressing challenges across Ward 7 require an immediate plan of action. That’s why I’m in the community every day,” said Felder. “This has given me great insight which guides my course of action to address their concerns. These concerns are not impossible to address. Together, we can make a difference and build a better community that we can be proud to call home.”
As a current resident of Ward 7, Felder is known to build connections with fellow neighbors as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Chair for 7D.
“Mr. Felder’s dedication to addressing the historical underrepresentation of Ward 7 stands out for me,” shared Tiffany L. Brown who was elected as the 2nd Vice-Chair of the Ward 7 Democrats.
“He is deeply committed to providing strong and effective leadership for our community. His ability to connect meaningfully with residents from all walks of life is a testament to his inclusive and people-centered approach to governance.”
Felder’s community work began at the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services (MOCRS) where he served as Ward 7 advocate addressing access to resident resources. His local government work did not stop there, as he then moved on to serve as the special assistant and deputy chief of staff for the Office of the City Administrator.
During his time with the Office of the City Administrator, Felder was responsible for assessing local operations and working alongside local government. Felder continued on to the Office of the Deputy Mayor’s Office for Planning and Economic Development in which he worked as the Community Development Manager, organizing projects in the Ward 7 and 8 areas.
In an effort to increase voter turnout and enhance public awareness leading up to the Felder campaign, Felder and members of the Ward 7 Democrats have adopted a hands-on approach in promoting his goals if elected as a Ward 7 councilman.
“We conducted door-to-door canvassing, effectively introducing ourselves and our organization to the community,” Brown explained. “We also actively worked on voter registration drives to empower the residents of Ward 7. Our aim was to ensure that every eligible voter had the opportunity to register and exercise their right to vote.”
With community at the center of his campaign and the support of local organizations, Felder looks forward to his potential future on the Ward 7 council.
“I’ve been on the campaign trail officially for 30 days. I’ve knocked on over 2,000 doors. Before this campaign is over, I will have personally reached every resident within the ward. I am taking notes. I am listening to their concerns because I share them. I’m looking forward to addressing their concerns as their neighbor. Taking swift action to implement plans to improve the quality of life for residents in Ward 7 is what I’m looking forward to the most,” he shares.
For more information on the Wendell Felder campaign, visit wendellforward7.org.
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