Pedro Alvarez
Carlton Berkley
Vanessa L. Gibson
Daryl L. Johnson
Naaimat Muhammed
Bola Omotosho
Carlos M. Sierra
Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: President Morris Ave Tenants Coalition
Previous Occupation(s): Former Assistant to Executive Editor of the Associated Press. Prior executive with MMC and Anheuser-Busch Companies in New York.
Education: Immaculate Conception; USC Irvine; Cornell University. Frank Zagari Memorial Award for Leadership
Organizational Affiliations: Family Care Giver, National MS Society, AHRC Family Board Member, 504 Democratic Club, Democratic National Committee, HBA
Prior Public Experience: Tenant organizer and prior Public Policy and Planning Board Member
1. What is the most important issue in Council District 16 you would address if elected?
Our District has many challenges to confront, all of which deserve priority attention. Affordable housing, senior services, gun violence and education are among the most critical.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
Our community which is among New York's most diverse, has many urgent needs. Too many of our schools are failing. Asthma rates are soaring. Shootings (gun violence) and felony crimes remain high. We are among the poorest urban Districts in the United States and we deserve better. Affordable housing; Healthcare and chronic illness long-term jobs and economic development; senior services; education; public safety, sustainability and disaster preparedness.
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
I'm running to serve, to give each of you a voice. Most importantly I will always believe in this community and make our needs, not any political ambition, the driving force of my service. Together, we will create lasting solutions that will be a model for the entire City. Faith. Honesty. Leadership. Community. Responsibility. Progress.
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