Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: Community Banker and Consultant
Previous Occupation(s): Community Development Banker for TD Bank in New York.
Education: GED then attended Howard University, obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Columbia University.
Organizational Affiliations: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter (Harlem Alphas), * NAACP,Member * Community Emergency Response Team, Community Board 10 * FBI Citizen's Training Academy * Friends of Morningside Park, Member * Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association, Member * DL21C- Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century * Council of Urban Professionals * Black Alumni Council, Columbia University
Prior Public Experience: Community Banker, TD Bank NYC * Chairman, 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID) * Director, The Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone * Member, NY County Democratic Committee
1. What is the most important issue in Council District 09 you would address if elected?
The most important issue that us is jobs. I support our local businesses and under-represented citizens. As your next city Councilman, I will only support projects in the district and City of New York that have significant and enforceable goals to provide jobs and contracts for local residents, minority, women and locally owned businesses.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
As parents of two young people who are now entering the NYC Public Schools, my wife Shola and I are committed to ensuring that every student in Harlem should have access to schools that motivate them. We need to support low-income men and women who have been unable to participate in a traditional academic program and want to enhance their academic skills and obtain a GED.
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
It's time for new leadership that is committed to serving the residents of Harlem. Over the past few years my family and I have been committed to helping the residents of Harlem, our neighbors improve the community and their lives. LETS BUILD HARLEM TOGETHER.
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