By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
Last Saturday morning, the George Stevens Senior Resources Center was buzzing with prayer, testimony and praise as community members gathered in support of Chida Warren-Darby for the Fourth District City Council seat vacated by Monica Mongtomery-Stepp’s move to the County Board of Supervisors.
The event was a fundraiser, but it came with a great breakfast meal, fellowship and encouragement for Chida. Many, if not most of the attendees have known Chida since she was a student at Oak Park Elementary School, remember her working side by side with her mother on such projects as the Gold Coast Classic and the First Black Chamber of Commerce, which she had when her mother handed the reins over to her. There was discussion of her personal efforts to help girls and young women caught up in the criminal justice system and sex trafficking long before programs and dollars became available for such projects.
Chida spoke from her heart about the vision she has for the Fourth District and encouraged everyone to not only vote but help others do so as well. She thanked everyone for being there and for their financial support as well as the spiritual support she got with their presence.
