Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: Self Employed
Previous Occupation(s): Dir. Latino Affairs for City Council President, Residential Dir., South Bronx Job Corps; Edu. Dir., South Bronx Job Corps, Executive Director for Assemblyman Serrano's constituents office; Dir. of the Harlem office for the Recruitment & Training Program; Special Edu. Teacher, IS 184 South Bronx.
Education: PS 51, JHS 38, Aviation High School, Lehman College, Graduate MPA program NYU
Organizational Affiliations: Lehman Latino Alumni Asso, Latino Sports Writers & Broadcasters Association, Retire 21 Campaign, So Bx Community Congress, National P. R. Business Council, So Bx Community Association, Boricuas for a Positive Image.
Prior Public Experience: City Council Presidents office, State Assemblyman Serrano's office
1. What is the most important issue in Council District 17 you would address if elected?
The district has the worst social indicators like unemployment, HS dropout rate, worst asthma, child obesity rate, AIDS, diabetes, gun violence & lack of affordable housing. The office will be not only address constituents concerns, but will also become a hub for training local organizers to address the various problems affecting the district.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
As a product of the public school system I would be interested in finding ways to improve the high drop out rate. The fact that we have more security personnel in our schools than Guidance counselors is a major concern that needs to be addressed.
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
I came from poverty, raised by a single parent and avoided becoming one of the many negative statistics that are prevalent in the district then & today. I have raised three children in the South Bronx. I have developed small businesses and organizations that are still providing services and employment. Finally, I am not interested in a career in politics, therefore my one and only concern and reason for being a council person is to serve out my term/s representing the district better than they ever have and empowering a new generation of younger leaders.
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