TERRANCE L. BANKSTON, CANDIDATE FOR SOUTH WARD COUNCIL SEAT, GETS TOP POSITION ON ELECTION BALLOT
TERRANCE L. BANKSTON, CANDIDATE FOR SOUTH WARD COUNCIL SEAT,
GETS TOP POSITION ON ELECTION BALLOT.
Terrance L. Bankston Candidate For South Ward Councilperson, Was Among
The Lucky Candidates In Yesterday’s Election Drawing, Scoring C-1,
The Top Position On The City Ballot.
NEWARK, NJ – The contest for Newark City Council heats up! Terrance L. Bankston, candidate for South Ward councilperson, was among the lucky candidates in yesterday’s election drawing, scoring C-1, the top position on the city ballot. The benefits of landing high on the ballot, is a hotly debated topic amongst political candidates. Many political strategists say candidates whose names are placed at the top of the ballot are in a great positon; it’s particularly advantageous in close races.
Minutes after the drawing yesterday, Insider NJ made the announcement of Mr. Bankston’s first ballot position and his attempt to dethrone South Ward Councilman John James. While Bankston is excited about pulling the first ballot, he’s focused on the importance of doing the work. “The current councilman’s poor record is why he is running for the South Ward Council position,” declares Bankston. “The South Ward of Newark, is up 300 percent in murders, with a rise in most murders being committed by black males under the age of 25. Moreover, we have 10-closed public schools, in just the South Ward alone. The present councilperson’s record will indicate he holds a full-time job at the county of Essex and therefore, is not available to better address the daily needs of the South Ward residents. In addition, he remains silent on all significant issues and challenges plaguing the ward. Lastly, John James has had a rather ineffective relationship with the Mayor. The South Ward of Newark, Needs Leadership, NOT LEGACY.”
Terrance L. Bankston’s decision to run for South Ward Councilperson against former beleaguered Mayor Sharpe James’ son, John Sharpe James, is challenging the old guard. Some say this will be the modern day “Street Fight,” that happened in 2005, between the then Central Ward Councilman Cory Booker, when he ran against long time Mayor Sharpe James. Mr. Bankston is also dedicated to bridging the generation gap between millennials and seniors, who are encouraging him to remain independent, because they are fed up and frustrated with career politicians. “In my over 15 years of experience as a public servant and community leader, I have built a reputation of character and integrity that Newark residents have come to trust,” explained Terrance. “#LEADERSHIPvsLEGACY is the foundation that I stand on.”
Although Terrance Bankston will spend the lion’s share of his time canvassing the South Ward to engage with concerned residents, #TeamBankston has launched a weekly Facebook Live Stream, every Friday from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., to give South Warders who prefer a social media experience, the opportunity to discuss various issues of concern in real time.
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More About Terrance L. Bankston:
Terrance L. Bankston was born and reared in the southward of Newark, New Jersey. Terrance graduated in the year of 2000 from Arts High School as a Television Communications Major. Terrance then went on to attain a Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration from Bloomfield College of New Jersey in 2004. Afterwards Terrance attained his Master’s Degree in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2007. Terrance has brought leadership and passion and energy to the many issues we face day to day. In 2003, Terrance was the youngest ever to seek an elected seat on the local school board. Between 2005 and 2010 Terrance was hired as a political operative for the then Mayor and now U.S. Senator, Cory A. Booker. Terrance also served as a field director for several local, county and state officials, including current or former councilpersons Mildred C. Crump, Carlos Gonzalez and Donald Payne Jr. In addition, serving as a campaign field director for Senator Teresa Ruiz, Assemblywoman Grace Spencer and Governor Jon Corzine. Between 2009 and 2013 Terrance also served as a Director of the Newark Youth One Stop Career Center, which he quickly led the agency to becoming the #1 youth one stop statewide. Under Terrance’s leadership the agency not only met and exceeded all federal and state Workforce Investment Act (WIA) measurements, but also exceeded the state’s literacy rate for at-risk youth ages 14-24. Finally, Terrance made history again in 2011, when he contested the Democratic Party for the Essex County District 2 Freeholder seat against the incumbent. Terrance garnered close to 30% against the democratic line and the incumbent during the June 2011 primary election. Terrance ran as an independent democratic that year. The electoral percentage he garnered was the highest ever attained against the line while contesting any freeholder incumbent. In 2018, we can stand proud of Terrance as he has also been recognized by Ebony Magazine as the top 30 under 30 young leaders on the rise in America in 2008. Terrance is the Chairman of Parent University New Jersey and is presently a candidate for south ward council member in Newark, New Jersey; and the election date is Tuesday, May 8, 2018.
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