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Political newcomer touts ability over age Myke Tairu facing Dannette Henry for Zone 5 Daytona commission seat BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
While the nation focuses on the presidential race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, there are key offices at stake locally. One is the Daytona Beach City Commission Zone 5 race between first-time office seekers. Community organizer Mikyal “Myke’’ Tairu is facing educator
Dannette Henry. Henry is the sister of Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry and Zone 5 Commissioner, Patrick Henry, who is running for the Florida House of Representatives District 26 seat. “The race has been alright and interesting. I have a great deal of respect for the Henry family. I like them,” said Tairu. “As for family political dynasties, I read an article about them in local politics and Mikyal ‘Myke’ Tairu I agree with it. I
think that one of my biggest challenges is that I am going against the mayor’s sister. I am battling name recognition, which can take away from the issues.”
‘Age shouldn’t matter’ The 27-year-old Tairu is no stranger when it comes to working with politicians. He told the Daytona Times, “I’ve actually been working in politics for a few years putting pressure on public officials. Age shouldn’t matter. I have a strong track record of public services. I’ve been on the outside. I realized that there are a lot of good
people on the outside working on the issues to initiate change but not enough people on the inside. “I feel like I have the talents, abilities and skills to lead. I’ll let my abilities speak for themselves when it comes to leading this community.” Tairu also worked on the “Ban the Box’’ initiative, which was successful at removing the convicted felon box from job applications in certain municipalities. As the Florida program coordinator of the Vincentian Reentry Organizing Project (VROP), Tairu pushed for banning the box in Daytona Beach. It was approved last year.
“I did it with my job, which is an organization that works with ex-felons. We talked to people who were impacted by the criminal justice system and those who were incarcerated to see what was needed in the community. We learned that folks just want to work, be able to pay bills and take care of their family,” Tairu explained. “We looked at what would stop individuals with records from getting jobs. It was often that box…convicted felon which disqualified people before they started. We organized local pastors, community leaders, the See ELECTION, Page 2
College launches initiative to rid student hunger and homelessness
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Daytona State College (DSC) is launching a comprehensive initiative to eliminate hunger and homelessness among its students as part of the college’s ongoing work to remove barriers to academic success. The college has unveiled a 10-step plan, developed as a collaborative effort among college faculty, staff, President Tom LoBasso and his executive staff, and the District Board of Trustees, led by its chair, Forough Hosseini. “The entire college community deeply believes that it is our responsibility to give every student the chance to pursue a better life through education,” Hosseini said during a September meeting announcing the initiative. “This is not a handout. It is a leg up based on a philosophy that is deeply rooted in our institutional culture, and we will work tirelessly to remove any barriers to student success.”
Bunnell native Kedrick Emanuel married Karia Lynn Moody of Lithonia, Ga., in a lavish evening ceremony in Atlanta on Oct. 2. Pictured are (left to right) his parents Elijah and Hattie Emanuel; the newlyweds; her parents, C. David Moody, Jr., and wife Karla; and Daytona Times Publisher Charles W. Cherry II. David Moody and Cherry were freshman-class roommates at Morehouse College. See Page B1 of this week’s Florida Courier for more information on C. David Moody, Jr.
Food, and housing needs Daytona State College President Tom LoBasso said hunSee COLLEGE, Page 2
Carter preps for his 19th season with the NBA BY JOSH ROBBINS ORLANDO SENTINEL/TNS
2009 and leaving the team via trade in December 2010.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Vince Carter never dreamed he would play this long. But there he was Monday night, suiting up as his Memphis Grizzlies faced the Orlando Magic in the preseason opener for both teams. This will be his 19th NBA season. His goal is to play through the 2017-18 season. “I figure if you do 19, you might as well do 20,” Carter said. “You might as well shoot for 20 and that’s the plan. That’s the plan as of right now.” Carter grew up in Daytona Beach where he starred for Mainland High School and led the Buccaneers to the Class 6A state championship in 1995. He also played for the Magic, joining the team via trade in June
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His goal initially was to play 15 NBA seasons. But he felt so good during his 13th and 14th seasons that he altered his goal. He will turn 40 years old in January. “I’m still trying to figure out how he does it,” said David Fizdale, the Grizzlies’ new coach. “I’m three years older than him, but I feel 15 years older than him when I look at him. I’m sure he probably feels a certain way. But I’ll tell you what, he hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down, and it’s really been fun to watch.” So how has Carter lasted so long? His eating might be the most important factor. Many players gain weight as
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Vince Carter celebrates one of his three-point baskets against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 22 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 97-82. they mature, but Carter has made a Herculean effort to stay slim. “It’s tough, believe me,” Carter said. “I’m not sitting here saying this is easy. It’s part of my routine, but it’s tough.”
‘Floridian forever’ He already has a post-playing career picked out: broadcaster. He worked as a color commentator during the Orlando Pro Summer League in July. And he loved it.
Carter continues to live in Orlando during the offseason, and he plans to settle in Orlando whenever he retires. “I’m a Floridian forever,” Carter said. “I don’t have any plans on veering out of Florida ever.”
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