This election will be held on November 5, 2024. Independent candidate Sarah Abubaker is running unopposed in the general election for Richmond City Council’s 4th district.
Sarah Abubaker is a community organizer and neighborhood advocate, currently serving as President of the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association. Abubaker received her BA in Political Science from JMU, her Master of Public Administration at VCU, and studied at the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. She has worked in a variety of service roles, including in Constituent Services and Workforce Development Policy under Governor Tim Kaine, as Director of Advancement Operations at the University of Richmond, as the Associate Director of Advocacy and Outreach for RPS, and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Mass Communications at Virginia State University.
On the Issues
⭐ Abubaker specifically advocates for “walkable and liveable neighborhoods”. She argues that every Fourth District neighborhood should provide car-free access to green space, amenities, or community gathering places.
⭐ Abubaker promises to continue to prioritize supporting local entrepreneurs and businesses that bring value to their communities. She also focuses on investing in our parks.
⭐ Abubaker lists “protecting our natural resources” as one of her top priorities. She acknowledges the fourth district's natural beauty and its importance to the community.
⭐ Lists “affordable housing and property tax reform” as one of her key issues. She knows that the City must increase housing inventory to match demand while also ensuring current residents are not priced out of the market.
⭐ Finally, Abubaker lists “a more responsive and effective city hall as a key issue. She acknowledges that the taxes Richmond residents pay are not reflected in the quality of services they receive. She goes into specific issues, such as citizens enduring long waits for permits to improve their homes or having to resort to asking their City Councilmember to intervene to get a response from city departments.
Things to Note
As proof of Abubaker’s commitment to commonsense governing, current Councilmember Kristen Nye has chosen to endorse her run for the seat she will be vacating.
RECOMMENDATION
Abubaker’s policy stances and advocacy paint her as a progressive. Although she may be the only candidate in the race, she remains a solidly progressive choice.
On the Issues
⭐ Abubaker specifically advocates for “walkable and liveable neighborhoods”. She argues that every Fourth District neighborhood should provide car-free access to green space, amenities, or community gathering places.
⭐ Abubaker promises to continue to prioritize supporting local entrepreneurs and businesses that bring value to their communities. She also focuses on investing in our parks.
⭐ Abubaker lists “protecting our natural resources” as one of her top priorities. She acknowledges the fourth district's natural beauty and its importance to the community.
⭐ Lists “affordable housing and property tax reform” as one of her key issues. She knows that the City must increase housing inventory to match demand while also ensuring current residents are not priced out of the market.
⭐ Finally, Abubaker lists “a more responsive and effective city hall as a key issue. She acknowledges that the taxes Richmond residents pay are not reflected in the quality of services they receive. She goes into specific issues, such as citizens enduring long waits for permits to improve their homes or having to resort to asking their City Councilmember to intervene to get a response from city departments.
Things to Note
As proof of Abubaker’s commitment to commonsense governing, current Councilmember Kristen Nye has chosen to endorse her run for the seat she will be vacating.
RECOMMENDATION
Abubaker’s policy stances and advocacy paint her as a progressive. Although she may be the only candidate in the race, she remains a solidly progressive choice.
Last updated: 2024-09-25
This election will be held on November 5, 2024. Independent candidate Sarah Abubaker is running unopposed in the general election for Richmond City Council’s 4th district.
Sarah Abubaker is a community organizer and neighborhood advocate, currently serving as President of the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association. Abubaker received her BA in Political Science from JMU, her Master of Public Administration at VCU, and studied at the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. She has worked in a variety of service roles, including in Constituent Services and Workforce Development Policy under Governor Tim Kaine, as Director of Advancement Operations at the University of Richmond, as the Associate Director of Advocacy and Outreach for RPS, and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Mass Communications at Virginia State University.
On the Issues
⭐ Abubaker specifically advocates for “walkable and liveable neighborhoods”. She argues that every Fourth District neighborhood should provide car-free access to green space, amenities, or community gathering places.
⭐ Abubaker promises to continue to prioritize supporting local entrepreneurs and businesses that bring value to their communities. She also focuses on investing in our parks.
⭐ Abubaker lists “protecting our natural resources” as one of her top priorities. She acknowledges the fourth district's natural beauty and its importance to the community.
⭐ Lists “affordable housing and property tax reform” as one of her key issues. She knows that the City must increase housing inventory to match demand while also ensuring current residents are not priced out of the market.
⭐ Finally, Abubaker lists “a more responsive and effective city hall as a key issue. She acknowledges that the taxes Richmond residents pay are not reflected in the quality of services they receive. She goes into specific issues, such as citizens enduring long waits for permits to improve their homes or having to resort to asking their City Councilmember to intervene to get a response from city departments.
Things to Note
As proof of Abubaker’s commitment to commonsense governing, current Councilmember Kristen Nye has chosen to endorse her run for the seat she will be vacating.
RECOMMENDATION
Abubaker’s policy stances and advocacy paint her as a progressive. Although she may be the only candidate in the race, she remains a solidly progressive choice.
On the Issues
⭐ Abubaker specifically advocates for “walkable and liveable neighborhoods”. She argues that every Fourth District neighborhood should provide car-free access to green space, amenities, or community gathering places.
⭐ Abubaker promises to continue to prioritize supporting local entrepreneurs and businesses that bring value to their communities. She also focuses on investing in our parks.
⭐ Abubaker lists “protecting our natural resources” as one of her top priorities. She acknowledges the fourth district's natural beauty and its importance to the community.
⭐ Lists “affordable housing and property tax reform” as one of her key issues. She knows that the City must increase housing inventory to match demand while also ensuring current residents are not priced out of the market.
⭐ Finally, Abubaker lists “a more responsive and effective city hall as a key issue. She acknowledges that the taxes Richmond residents pay are not reflected in the quality of services they receive. She goes into specific issues, such as citizens enduring long waits for permits to improve their homes or having to resort to asking their City Councilmember to intervene to get a response from city departments.
Things to Note
As proof of Abubaker’s commitment to commonsense governing, current Councilmember Kristen Nye has chosen to endorse her run for the seat she will be vacating.
RECOMMENDATION
Abubaker’s policy stances and advocacy paint her as a progressive. Although she may be the only candidate in the race, she remains a solidly progressive choice.
Last updated: 2024-09-25
