Bryant has worked as a government affairs associate for Metropolitan Family Services, as a legislative administrator for State Representative Lamont J. Robinson, and as a community outreach and engagement associate for The TRiiBE.
Alderperson Jeanette Taylor (20th Ward), Desmon Yancy (5th Ward candidate), Jocilyn Floyd (7th Ward candidate), Coalition of African American Leaders (COAL), and Center For Racial & Gener Equity (CRGE) have endorsed.
Candidate questionnaire responses
Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer? Yes
Do you have experience interacting with CPD? Yes
Do you have experience working or interacting with government? Yes
Should the city hire more police officers? No
Is CPD adequately funded? Yes: funding should be reduced.
CPD reform: The police need significant reform.
Mental health crises: Police should accompany healthcare workers to mental health crises.
What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?
Establishing civilian control of the police department
Communicating with the department on behalf of the community
Helping the police do a better job
Other: “The primary role of a Police District Councilperson is to create a platform not only for the community to speak, but provide an innovative think tank for the community to turn their concerns into policies.”
Why are you running for Police District Council?
I’m running for the Police District Council to include residents of the Woodlawn community at the decision-making tables to amplify our collective voices. My life’s work has been rooted in putting the community first, not political relationships, private interests, or financial gains. I’m running to make sure community centers, businesses, institutions, political organizations, and government officials work together to develop strategies to provide spaces and places for implementing restorative justice practices and getting the residents’ perspectives on police accountability.
Unfortunately, in our society, we have thought of public safety as a law enforcement problem. This strategy has not only limited what governments can provide our communities but it is the wrong formula for a much bigger interconnected and systemic policy issue. Our communities need public officials and policymakers to address societal issues like affordable housing, rent control, adequate healthcare, quality food services, culturally enhanced education, and entrepreneurial ownership opportunities. As a future public official, I plan to advocate and provide programs and services that address these issues while working to decrease the need for policing and mass incarceration.
