Waiting for returns

Daily News staff writer Brandon Lowrey reports:
At the campaign rally site for Councilman Bernard Parks tonight, about a dozen volunteers and others sat on folding chairs and continued to make last-minute calls before the polls closed.
An alleyway behind the headquarters on Crenshaw Boulevard had been transformed into a makeshift fairground-like atmosphere with dozens of tables, chairs and food.
Among the offerings were carne asada, fried chicken, french fries and catfish that would be cooked up.
Muriel Jones, co-owner of Shabazz Restaurant, said the fete would include small business owners from the district they hope will be represented by Parks. She said the gathering will reflect what drew her to Parks, letting real people from the district have input.
"He really supports small business owners," she said, adding she doesn't agree with Parks on every issue but she can't say that about any candidate. "Here you see people from the community who support him get to actually be part of the campaign.
"And at the same time he doesn't bust the bank."