Let me begin by introducing myself. I am Marian Arnita Allen, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Lee Allen, Sr. of the Currie Community. I have two children, one son, Jack Conley, age nine; and one daughter, Halle Grace, age 5.
I am a graduate of R. H. Watkins High School, Class of 1984. I received a Bachelor’s degree from Tougaloo College in Sociology, with a minor in Biology. After relocating to Minnesota to complete graduate studies, I received a Master’s in social-work from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. While living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, I worked in the field of Chemical Dependency, Mental Health, In home counseling as well as juvenile delinquency.
Upon the illness of my mother, Juanita, I returned to Laurel to assist my father with overseeing to her medial care. I am currently a Licensed Master Social Worker for Seyah Hospice Care, Inc., Laurel office.
I currently am a member of Queen’s Chapel Baptist Church in Laurel.
Since being back in Laurel, I reside in Ward 7 and have actively been involved in numerous projects, committees, as well as organizations. They are as follows:
Graduate of Laurel Police Department Citizen’s Academy
Volunteer for the Soup Kitchen in Laurel
Advocate for Children with Dyslexia
Member of the J. H. Spriggs Recreational League
Co-Chairman for Oak Park School being recognized as a historical landmark
Co-Chairman for Boston Park Christmas Decoration Committee
Co-Chairman for renaming of Harrison Blvd. to Oak Park Blvd.
Leader for Girl Scout Troop #208
Past Director for After School Program at Queensburg Community Center
Co-chairman in soliciting donations totaling $10,000 for equipment and walking track in Boston Park from area city businesses
Goals for Ward 7
Community Centered Policing (Traditional law enforcement as well as prevention, and problem solving, community engagement and involvement)
Continue community beautification in and around Ward 7 as well as the City of Laurel
Work with other elected officials towards the improvement of community infrastructure by collaborating with Beat 5 supervisor to pool and acquire resources for (water, sewer, sidewalks and roads) within our ward
Housing development and Clean up projects for existing homes within our community
Small Business Development
Implement Green Community to our ward by promoting recycling, air quality, hazardous waste disposal for a healthier community.
By applying myself to the goals I have for Ward 7 as well as working with the City Council for the betterment of the City of Laurel, I feel that I am the candidate that is needed for the future of Laurel so that it will be sustainable for future generations.
I am seeking your vote for Ward 7 Council for “Your Family and Mine.” Thank you once again, my name is Marian Arnita Allen and I am humbly asking for your vote.
— Marian Allen
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