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City Council District 4 candidates Montgomery Advertiser In west Montgomery, trust in politics is low. Candidates, advocates and politically active citizens alike in District 4 have all called for a renewed responsibility in politics as one of Montgomery's most disadvantaged districts heads to the polls on Oct. 9. “They have tried to contact their elected officials. More: What does it take to win in City Council District 4? "Every neighborhood has a heartbeat, but they all need a voice for them. Harris told the Advertiser before the runoff that he sees Burkette as a mentor and believes that the now-senators grassroots background has informed his bid to fill the council seat. "I am the liaison between the people and the city, so I will have to go with what the people say. "I've got to what is best for the district." Willie Knight, an outspoken west Montgomery resident, said both candidates would make a good council member, in his opinion. “Poor people don’t even see their representatives until election time,” Knight said.