Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: Interpreter
Previous Occupation(s): Case Manager NYC Human Resources Administration. Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation Community Liaison Specialist. Washington Heights-Inwood Coalition Tenants Right Speciaist.
Education: Bachelors in Political Science with Minor in Sociology from Herbert H. Lehman College.
Organizational Affiliations: Mayors alliance for NYC's animals, 33rd precinct community council and president of my building tenant association.
Prior Public Experience: N/A
1. What is the most important issue in Council District 10 you would address if elected?
The lack of affordable housing and the rising rent for commercial space which specifically affects small business owners. Our local merchants lack protection from unreasonable rent increases.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
The inequality in our public education due to the lack of quality education. The quality of education should be standard and not dependent on your zip code. The reduction in resources for our seniors such as the decrease in hours for home health aide, the reduction of home deliverd meals which are a necessity for daily living. The rising health issues due to the lack of preventive health service centers and miss information of the importance of protecting and preserving our environment.
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
Like yourself I have been affected by the inadequate representation of our current local elected officials. An elected official is elected for the purpose of being a representative voice for their constituents, bringing resources to the district and finding a solid and achievable agenda to the immediate issues affecting its residents. I am seeking the position of city council because we deserve better. We deserve someone who truly cares and is committed to our community. We deserve someone who will bring back and not take back from our community. As your city council representative I will utilize my experience and skills to improve the social and economical development of our district. I believe in participative government where city representatives work hand in hand with city residents in addressing the most pressing issues in order to achieve positive change. As stated by Gandhi" You must be the change you wish to see in the world" and your vote is the mechanism by which this can be achieved.
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