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2 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Laureen Monica Boles for 8th District Chatham County Commissioner Laureen Monica Boles, proud Savannah native, daughter of the Historic Carv er Village, and tireless advo cate for the community, has declared her bid for Chatham County Commission District 8. She pledges to leverage her three decades of government and nonprofit service to ad vance housing security, eco nomic inclusivity, and envi ronmental justice. During her tenure as a stormwater engi neer and city planner, she has built affordable housing for se niors, created hundreds of jobs, funded workforce development programs, and co-authored the Environmental Justice Act - which was reintroduced in the 2021 session of Congress. “I am running to serve as Chatham County Commissioner in District 8 to ensure that the residents, businesses and institutions in Chatham County reap the eco nomic benefits of living and working in port cities, while being safeguarded from the ac companying traffic congestion with timely, infrastructure in- Laureen Boles vestments.” Ms. Boles’ roots run deep in this community. She is a graduate of Savan nah State University’s nursery school and kindergarten pro gram, Cathedral Day School, and Saint Vincent’s Academy. An academic scholarship took her beyond our city’s majestic oaks and cobblestone streets, to the esteemed halls of Howard University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Civ il Engineering. Her scholarly quest continued at the Univer sity of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning. She returned home to Savan nah, bringing with a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to serve. As a board member and treasurer of the Savannah-Chatham County Metropolitan Planning Com mission, she is at the heart of shaping the future of our cher ished community. “I ask for your sup port as we continue to build a Chatham County that cherishes its past while boldly embracing its future. Together, let’s con tinue the work of making our beloved city a beacon of prog ress, inclusivity, and sustain ability. Join me in this mission, for the love of Chatham Coun ty-” For additional infor mation, follow me on Face- book at Laureen Monica Boles for 8th District Chatham Coun ty Commissioner. A WON KOlCAAE tjOVfcKNMfcNT AGENCY EROOKER MEDICARE MAKEDEHGHT BROOKERMEOICARE.COM ® (912)-596-5685 Letter to the Editor L-R: Joseph Erwin, Richard Shinhoster, Janice Roots, Dr. Anne Bailey, Activist Patt Gunn, Pastor Larry Gordon, Former Mayor Otis Johnson, & Thurmond Tillman I am looking forward with anticipation for a Sham rock shake as we prepare to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. March is a month of celebra tion and commemoration that I feel we must look back at the events that have recently transpired but should not be overshadowed or overlooked before we move forward. My name is Pastor Larry Gordon, I have been the Superintendent at Solo mon Temple COGIC for the last 36th years here in Savan nah and am the President of the Weeping Time Coalition a group that was formed of concerned citizens in effort to preserve the site of the historic Weeping Time Slave Auction of 1859, which is the largest recorded sale of human beings in United States history which took place right here in Savan nah. I would like to share my excitement about the events that transpired this February 27 - March 3, 2024 as we hosted the “From a Weeping Time to a Wonderful Time Convention”. In doing so I reflect on my youth as a young man in Savannah in the early 70’s when I saw teams of people running down Broughton street to try to catch a glimpse of the character with his hands held high and his fingers proudly displaying two “V” shapes for victory. The then President Richard Nixon drew hundreds if not thousands of onlookers. His victory was short lived, but ours in West Savan nah is not. Ours has taken many years to culminate into a move ment of recognition that is taking place in West Savannah now. This year we were proud ly joined by many esteemed speakers and guests, including former Mayor Otis Johnson, Pastor Joyce Hall, Sistah Patt Gunn, and Dr. Anne C. Bailey author of The Weeping Time: Memory and the Largest Slave Auction in American Histo ry, historian, and professor of SUNY Binghamton. Dr. Bailey wanted to share her experience here in West Savannah, in a church with faith based leaders. She shared her understanding of why this event is significant in our lives here today. She shared some of her insight about her understanding of the impor tance that those who were sold that day named their experi ence and called it “The Weep ing Time”. That the act of nam ing their experience was one of agency and self determination that can not be overlooked. So, I want to let our great city know that we are not only a magnet for the celebra tions of the Irish in the month of March, but we are also the home of great healing, reflec tion and protection of humanity for people from Savannah and around the world. Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Local Heroes at Annual Awards Luncheon The Chatham Coun ty Sheriff’s Office extends its heartfelt thanks to all who par ticipated and contributed to the success of the event. It is the hope of the Sheriff’s Office that this biannual celebration continues to inspire and moti vate individuals to contribute positively to their community, making Chatham County an even better place to live for ev eryone. We applaud the ef- Continued from Page 1 forts and achievements of these remarkable individuals who, through their dedication and hard work, help keep the spirit of Chatham County alive and thriving. Place your Organization’s information and activities on our Community News Page! 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