Apr 11, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Legislative odd couple form bond
Joel Bomgar is a first-term Republican legislator from Madison who touts conservative family values. Kabir Karriem is a first-term Democratic legislator from Columbus who is viewed as liberal on most issues.
Joel Bomgar is a first-term Republican legislator from Madison who touts conservative family values. Kabir Karriem is a first-term Democratic legislator from Columbus who is viewed as liberal on most issues.
Mar 14, 2016: Hechinger Report: What if parents got a grade for involvement? Mississippi may find out
Co-author of the bill, Rep. Kabir Karriem, D-Columbus, says that should the Senate pass the bill and it return to the House, he would argue against any changes to the bill that might punish parents for receiving an “unsatisfactory” grade. And though he agrees with some parts of Scott’s bill – the part that suggests students should know cursive writing so that they’re able to sign their names – he doesn’t believe that it’s the legislature’s job to enforce such detailed requirements for schools.
Co-author of the bill, Rep. Kabir Karriem, D-Columbus, says that should the Senate pass the bill and it return to the House, he would argue against any changes to the bill that might punish parents for receiving an “unsatisfactory” grade. And though he agrees with some parts of Scott’s bill – the part that suggests students should know cursive writing so that they’re able to sign their names – he doesn’t believe that it’s the legislature’s job to enforce such detailed requirements for schools.
Mar 8, 2016: Mississippi Gun News: MS House Seeks to Reign In Anti-Second Amendment Judges
Nays–Anderson, Bailey, Bain, Banks, Baria, Williams-Barnes, Bell (65th), Blackmon, Calhoun, Campbell, Clark, Clarke, Cockerham, Coleman, Denton, Dortch, Ellis, Evans (91st), Faulkner, Gibbs, Hines, Holland, Holloway, Horan, Huddleston (30th), Hughes, Jackson, Johnson (94th), Karriem, Middleton, Myers, Paden, Perkins, Scott, Straughter, Sullivan, Sykes, Thomas, Walker, Watson, Wooten, Young. Total–42.
Nays–Anderson, Bailey, Bain, Banks, Baria, Williams-Barnes, Bell (65th), Blackmon, Calhoun, Campbell, Clark, Clarke, Cockerham, Coleman, Denton, Dortch, Ellis, Evans (91st), Faulkner, Gibbs, Hines, Holland, Holloway, Horan, Huddleston (30th), Hughes, Jackson, Johnson (94th), Karriem, Middleton, Myers, Paden, Perkins, Scott, Straughter, Sullivan, Sykes, Thomas, Walker, Watson, Wooten, Young. Total–42.
Mar 7, 2016: WCBI: Video: Democrats Show Support For Clinton
“I thought that she would be a better choice for the people in this country. Particular the folks I represent. Rebuilding the middle class helping with medicaid and medicare expansion. And just helping folks get jobs,” said Kabir Kareem/MS State Representative.
“I thought that she would be a better choice for the people in this country. Particular the folks I represent. Rebuilding the middle class helping with medicaid and medicare expansion. And just helping folks get jobs,” said Kabir Kareem/MS State Representative.
Jan 5, 2016: WCBI: Video: Columbus to Hold Special Election for Ward 5 Seat
This, after Ward 5 councilman Kabir Karriem became the District 41 representative in the state legislature.
This, after Ward 5 councilman Kabir Karriem became the District 41 representative in the state legislature.
Aug 5, 2015: WCBI: Video: Karriem Fends Off Two Challengers to Take District 41 House Seat
Columbus City Councilman Kabir Karriem will now represent District 41 in the Mississippi House of Representatives. Esther Harrison qualified to run but passed away earlier this year.
Columbus City Councilman Kabir Karriem will now represent District 41 in the Mississippi House of Representatives. Esther Harrison qualified to run but passed away earlier this year.
June 17, 2015: Columbus Dispatch: City council reappoints Gardner to CLW board
Councilmen Gene Taylor, Joseph Mickens and Kabir Karriem voted to reappoint Gardner. Councilmen Charlie Box, Marty Turner and Bill Gavin opposed.
Councilmen Gene Taylor, Joseph Mickens and Kabir Karriem voted to reappoint Gardner. Councilmen Charlie Box, Marty Turner and Bill Gavin opposed.
Jan 13, 2015: Commercial Dispatch: Karriem to face Harrison in primary
Kabir Karriem announced Monday his candidacy for District 41 state representative. The Columbus councilman launched his campaign just after 9 a.m. at his mother's restaurant, Helen's Kitchen on 15th Street North. |
June 10, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Rep. Esther Harrison remembered as champion for justice
She was seeking re-election this year, facing Democratic challenger Kabir Karriem, who is now unopposed. Mar 4, 2015: Columbus Dispatch: Council picks 2 CMSD board members
Ward 6 Councilman Bill Gavin first moved to appoint another applicant, Josie Shumake, to the board. Ward 3's Charlie Box seconded. However, Ward 5 Councilman Kabir Karriem, with a second from Ward 2's Joseph Mickens, offered a substitute motion for Jones that supplanted the original motion. The council voted 3-3 (Ward 1's Gene Taylor, Mickens and Karriem for; Box, Ward 4's Marty Turner and Gavin opposed) for Jones' appointment. The mayor broke the tie. |
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Jan 12, 2015: WTVA: Columbus city councilmember seeks state House seat
Monday morning, Ward Five City Councilman Kabir Karriem announced he had qualified in the race for Mississippi House of Representatives District 41. Karriem is currently an elected member of the Mississippi Democratic State Executive committee. Feb 20, 2013: Commercial Dispatch: Council picks Verdell for school board
The motion to appoint Verdell was made by Ward 1 Councilman Gene Taylor and seconded by Ward 5 Councilman Kabir Karriem. |
Apr 5, 2010: Youtube: Kabir Karriem press conference April 5, 2010
Ward 5 City Councilman Kabir Karriem held a press conference at the Columbus Municipal Complex to present a statement and to answer questions about the altercation between himself and Columbus Mayor Robert Smith.
Ward 5 City Councilman Kabir Karriem held a press conference at the Columbus Municipal Complex to present a statement and to answer questions about the altercation between himself and Columbus Mayor Robert Smith.