Born in the City of New York, I was educated in the City’s public school system and my commitment to the public schools and their reform is paramount. Additionally, as a vocal advocate of City and State public higher education institutions, I support reform that provides educational opportunities for low-income students without sacrificing the existing system. Keeping tuition costs level and preserving programs which ensure an equal opportunity for the children of low income and minority communities is a chief concern for me. The City Council must actively solicit state and federal resources to keep the university system on the cutting edge of education and technology, to keep New York a leader in higher education. The City Council, as a legislative branch of City government, is the appropriate venue for such solicitation, as well as, the sponsorship of legislation, oversight powers of City agencies, and the provision of education funds that strengthen both the public school and public university system. I bring a strong legislative background, experience in finance and an able relationship with the Federal, State and City agencies. I also maintain a firm relationship with the community and its organizations. "The community continues to identify jobs, education, higher education, health care and housing as its key issues. Life is tough in District 37. Opportunities are vanishing. My duty is to bring opportunities back where they previously existed and to create possibilities where there were none."


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