Que Chandler Announces Bid For Tuscaloosa City Council District 1
TUSCALOOSA, AL — Community activist Que Chandler has officially announced plans to run for the District 1 seat on the Tuscaloosa City Council.
{p/p}Chandler is a Hillcrest High School graduate and a mother of three who presently works as a regional organizer for the Civil Rights Consortium throughout West Alabama Black Belt.
Chandler told Patch she is running on a platform of "No More Broken Promises for District 1."
"We can no longer wait for more empty promises," she said. "Our neighborhoods deserve action, not neglect. Overgrown lots, dilapidated structures, and ignored code violations are symptoms of leadership that fails to empower our communities."
Her platform consists of three main pillars: Community empowerment and economic justice; education and youth engagement; and environmental justice and infrastructure.
If elected, Chandler says she will advocate for responsible, equitable development that protects families from displacement, in addition to supporting minority-owned businesses and pushing for better wages.
Chandler also wants to improve education by expanding youth programs and creating mentorship opportunities.
As for environmental justice and infrastructure, she said she would be committed to clean, safe neighborhoods, sustainable infrastructure, and ensuring all residents have access to environmentally sound public spaces.
Circling back to her campaign slogan, Chandler insisted that true leaders don't just make promises —they empower others to bring about real change.
"That's exactly what our campaign stands for," she said. "We believe in supporting District 1 residents to be their own advocates for the cleaner, safer and more vibrant community we all deserve. Together, we'll ensure that our voices are heard, our concerns are addressed, and our district is treated with respect."
This will potentially set up a rematch of the 2021 runoff for the council seat with incumbent District 1 Councilor Matthew Wilson, who secured his first term after narrowly edging out Chandler, 465 to 420.
Wilson has not yet publicly announced plans to run for re-election.
The Tuscaloosa municipal election is set for March 4, 2025.
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