Departmental Progressive Club president Christopher Lewis, left, poses with city officials and elected leaders Jan. 13 at DPC headquarters. With Lewis are (back): Canek Aguirre, Kirk McPike, John Chapman and Merrick Malone. Front: Aliya Gaskins, Charniele Herring, James Parajon and Leonard J. Polk Jr., Grand Exalted Ruler of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World.