PLACE ONE
- MARK D. GONZALES: Mr. Mark Gonzales has stated to CCFJ that he is very sympathetic to Jenny’s situation and believes that she should be treated better than she has been by the Dallas Zoo and Dallas City Council. An Oak Cliff native with an MBA, Mark Gonzales has a track record of support for Oak Cliff home owners, residents, and business. Mark states that he is an advocate of quality of life in Oak Cliff and if elected, will work to reduce crime and keep the citizens safe and businesses prosperous. Mark states he is running on a platform of economic development, neighborhood safety, and educational program enhancement.
- DELIA JASSO: Ms. Jasso declined to discuss Jenny’s situation. When she was asked to consider exchanging ideas with CCFJ, she stated that she decided to instead call the Dallas Parks and Recreation Director to obtain his views. Please note that historically, the Parks and Recreation Director has supported the Zoo’s decision to refuse to retire Jenny to The Elephant Sanctuary and to instead keep Jenny confined to the less than ¼ acre exhibit, as she has been for the last twenty-two years.
- JUSTIN C. EPKER: Mr. Epker states he is sympathetic to Jenny’s situation
PLACE TWO
- GWAIN I. WOOTEN: Ms. Gwain Wooten has stated to CCFJ that he is very sympathetic to Jenny’s situation and believes that she should be treated better than she has been by the Dallas Zoo and Dallas City Council. An Oak Cliff Native and community activist of many years, Ms. Wooten has served on multiple committees devoted to supporting her neighbors and the community.
- City Council Incumbent PAULINE MEDRANO: In April, 2009, Ms. Medrano voted to fund the new $27 million Dallas Zoo elephant exhibit with tax payer dollars. She supports the Zoo's intent to continue Jenny's restrictive confinement in the ¼ acre antiquated exhibit at least through 2010. Also note that during 2008 City Council meetings, Dallas citizens many times advocated for Jenny's retirement and CCFJ presented expert evidence on the value to the City and the benefit to Jenny of retiring to The Elephant Sanctuary. Ms. Medrano was among those on City Council who ignored these citizen requests and expert evidence.
PLACE THREE
- CASEY E. THOMAS II: Mr. Casey Thomas has stated to CCFJ that he is very sympathetic to Jenny’s situation and believes that she should be treated better than she has been by the Dallas Zoo and Dallas City Council. Casey Thomas is a Dallas native, an educator, an ordained deacon, and the co-owner of a consulting business. He states that it is his goal is to bring as much small business as possible to his district and to Dallas to build a strong tax base. Casey has served on the City of Dallas Community Development Commission, the Pleasant Grove Business Association, and NAACP.
- City Council Incumbent DAVE NEUMANN: In April, 2009, Mr. Neumann voted to fund the new $27 million Dallas Zoo elephant exhibit with tax payer dollars. He supports the Zoo's intent to continue Jenny's restrictive confinement in the ¼ acre antiquated exhibit at least through 2010. Also note that during 2008 City Council meetings, Dallas citizens many times advocated for Jenny's retirement and CCFJ presented expert evidence on the value to the City and the benefit to Jenny of retiring to The Elephant Sanctuary. Mr. Neumann was among those on City Council who ignored these citizen requests and expert evidence.
PLACE FOUR
- City Council Incumbent DWAINE CARAWAY: In April, 2009, Mr. Carraway voted to fund the new $27 million Dallas Zoo elephant exhibit with tax payer dollars. He supports the Zoo's intent to continue Jenny's restrictive confinement in the ¼ acre antiquated exhibit at least through 2010. Also note that during 2008 City Council meetings, Dallas citizens many times advocated for Jenny's retirement and CCFJ presented expert evidence on the value to the City and the benefit to Jenny of retiring to The Elephant Sanctuary. Mr. Caraway was among those on City Council who ignored these citizen requests and expert evidence.
- LAWRENCE A. JORDAN: Jenny Advocate left him a voice message but have not yet heard back from him.
PLACE FIVE
- DON ROBINSON: Mr. Don Robinson has stated to CCFJ that he is very sympathetic to Jenny’s situation and believes that she should be treated better than she has been by the Dallas Zoo and Dallas City Council. As a District 5 native, Don Robinson states that he will pursue economic development for his district and Dallas through creating jobs and revitalizing retail sectors and small businesses. He also plans to improve public safety and support education and teachers. Don is the former President of the NAACP, Dallas Chapter.
- City Council Incumbent VONCIEL JONES HILL: In April, 2009, Ms. Jones Hill voted to fund the new $27 million Dallas Zoo elephant exhibit with tax payer dollars. She supports the Zoo's intent to continue Jenny's restrictive confinement in the ¼ acre antiquated exhibit at least through 2010. Also note that during 2008 City Council meetings, Dallas citizens many times advocated for Jenny's retirement and CCFJ presented expert evidence on the value to the City and the benefit to Jenny of retiring to The Elephant Sanctuary. Ms. Jones Hill was among those on City Council who ignored these citizen requests and expert evidence.
- TIFFINNI A. YOUNG: When asked by CCFJ for a few minutes to exchange views by a Jenny advocate, Ms. Young stated she did not have time to discuss Jenny’s issues.
PLACE SIX
- FERNANDO RUBIO JR. Mr. Rubio has stated to CCFJ that he is very sympathetic to Jenny’s situation and believes that she should be treated better than she has been by the Dallas Zoo and Dallas City Council.
- Council Incumbent STEVE SALAZAR: In April, 2009, Mr. Salazar voted to fund the new $27 million Dallas Zoo elephant exhibit with tax payer dollars. He supports the Zoo's intent to continue Jenny's restrictive confinement in the ¼ acre antiquated exhibit at least through 2010. Also note that during 2008 City Council meetings, Dallas citizens many times advocated for Jenny's retirement and CCFJ presented expert evidence on the value to the City and the benefit to Jenny of retiring to The Elephant Sanctuary. Mr. Salazar was among those on City Council who these ignored citizen requests and expert evidence.
PLACE SEVEN
- DONALD PARISH: Mr. Donald Parish has stated to CCFJ that he is very sympathetic to Jenny’s situation and believes that she should be treated better than she has been by the Dallas Zoo and Dallas City Council. If elected, Don Parish states he will improve city services and housing, and create sustainable economic development in District 7. Don Parish is President of the Board of the Southfair Development Corporation and he served on the Dallas and Oak Cliff Chambers of Commerce.
- RON PRICE: Mr. Ron Price has stated to CCFJ that he is very sympathetic to Jenny’s situation and believes that she should be treated better than she has been by the Dallas Zoo and Dallas City Council.
- City Council Incumbent CAROLYN R. DAVIS: In April, 2009, Ms. Davis voted to fund the new $27 million Dallas Zoo elephant exhibit with tax payer dollars. She supports the Zoo's intent to continue Jenny's restrictive confinement in the ¼ acre antiquated exhibit at least through 2010. Also note that during 2008 City Council meetings, Dallas citizens many times advocated for Jenny's retirement and CCFJ presented expert evidence on the value to the City and the benefit to Jenny of retiring to The Elephant Sanctuary. Ms. Davis was among those on City Council who these ignored citizen requests and expert evidence.
PLACE EIGHT
- LEVAR D. "L.D." THOMAS: L.D. Thomas has stated to CCFJ that he is very sympathetic to Jenny’s situation and believes that she should be treated better than she has been by the Dallas Zoo and Dallas City Council.
- City Council Incumbent TENNELL ATKINS: In April, 2009, Mr. Atkins voted to fund the new $27 million Dallas Zoo elephant exhibit with tax payer dollars. He supports the Zoo's intent to continue Jenny's restrictive confinement in the ¼ acre antiquated exhibit at least through 2010. Also note that during 2008 City Council meetings, Dallas citizens many times advocated for Jenny's retirement and CCFJ presented expert evidence on the value to the City and the benefit to Jenny of retiring to The Elephant Sanctuary. Mr. Atkins was among those on City Council who these ignored citizen requests and expert evidence.
PLACE NINE
- JOHN M. YOURSE: Mr. John Yourse has stated to CCFJ that he is very sympathetic to Jenny’s situation and believes that she should be treated better than she has been by the Dallas Zoo and Dallas City Council. John Yourse is a Colonel in the Texas Air National Guard and has taught in DISD for ten years. If elected, John wants to improve city services and support responsible economic development in Dallas and in his district.
- Council Incumbent SHEFFIELD KADANE JR.: In April, 2009, Mr. Kadane voted to fund the new $27 million Dallas Zoo elephant exhibit with tax payer dollars. He supports the Zoo's intent to continue Jenny's restrictive confinement in the ¼ acre antiquated exhibit at least through 2010. Also note that during 2008 City Council meetings, Dallas citizens many times advocated for Jenny's retirement and CCFJ presented expert evidence on the value to the City and the benefit to Jenny of retiring to The Elephant Sanctuary. Mr. Kadane was among those on City Council who ignored these citizen requests and expert evidence.
PLACE TEN
- City Council Incumbent JERRY ALLEN: In April, 2009, Mr. Allen voted to fund the new $27 million Dallas Zoo elephant exhibit with tax payer dollars. He supports the Zoo's intent to continue Jenny's restrictive confinement in the ¼ acre antiquated exhibit at least through 2010. Also note that during 2008 City Council meetings, Dallas citizens many times advocated for Jenny's retirement and CCFJ presented expert evidence on the value to the City and the benefit to Jenny of retiring to The Elephant Sanctuary. Mr. Allen was among those on City Council who ignored these citizen requests and expert evidence.
- DON R. SANDERS: CCFJ has contacted Mr.Sanders who said he will try to make time to meet with CCFJ soon. Report is pending.
PLACE ELEVEN
- City Council Incumbent LINDA KOOP: In April, 2009, Ms. Koop voted to fund the new $27 million Dallas Zoo elephant exhibit with tax payer dollars. She supports the Zoo's intent continue Jenny's restrictive confinement in the ¼ acre antiquated exhibit at least through 2010. Also note that during 2008 City Council meetings, Dallas citizens many times advocated for Jenny's retirement and CCFJ presented expert evidence on the value to the City and the benefit to Jenny of retiring to The Elephant Sanctuary. Ms. Koop was among those on City Council who ignored these citizen requests and expert evidence. As MS. KOOP IS RUNNING UNOPPOSED, if one does not wish to vote for her, one may write in a candidate’s name if one wishes.
PLACE TWELVE
- City Council Incumbent RON NATINSKY: In April, 2009, Mr. Natinsky voted to fund the new $27 million Dallas Zoo elephant exhibit with tax payer dollars. He supports the Zoo's intent continue Jenny's restrictive confinement in the ¼ acre antiquated exhibit at least through 2010. Also note that during 2008 City Council meetings, Dallas citizens many times advocated for Jenny's retirement and CCFJ presented expert evidence on the value to the City and the benefit to Jenny of retiring to The Elephant Sanctuary. Mr. Natinsky was among those on City Council who ignored these citizen requests and expert evidence. AS MR. NATINSKY IS RUNNING UNOPPOSED, if one does not wish to vote for him, one may write in a candidate’s name if one wishes.
PLACE THIRTEEN
- GEORGE "BRINT" RYAN: Mr. George "Brint" Ryan has stated to CCFJ that he is very sympathetic to Jenny’s situation and believes that she should be treated better than she has been by the Dallas Zoo and Dallas City Council. Brint Ryan states that if elected, he will strongly advocate for fiscal accountability and budgetary oversight of the City of Dallas government. Mr. Ryan opposes tax payer funding of the Dallas Convention Center Hotel. Mr. Ryan states he believes in protecting the safety and quality of life of the community and the citizens. George "Brint" Ryan is a Certified Public Accountant.
- ANN MARGOLIN: When asked for a few minutes to exchange views by a Jenny advocate, Ms. Margolin stated she did not have time to discuss Jenny’s issues.
PLACE FOURTEEN
- City Council Incumbent ANGELA HUNT
