Eugen W. Evans*
David Kayode
Hettie V. Powell
Ruben Wills
Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: Minister at Maranatha Baptist Church and Counselor-Addiction Treatment, DHS NYC
Previous Occupation(s): Associate Director of Harlem Southern Baptist Ministry
Education: West Virginia University of Technology (BS), Kean University NJ (MA)
Organizational Affiliations: Delegate- DC 37 Local 371 and Trustee for United African Congress
Prior Public Experience: NYC Legislative Aid for Late Councilman Thomas White Jr. and Member of Community Board 12
1. What is the most important issue in Council District 28 you would address if elected?
I would tap the City's economic power to end poverty. The city can use it's economic leverage to insist that recipients of tax break and economic development subsidies create family-sustaining jobs. This can be achieved by requiring businesses receiving financial incentives to provide living wage jobs that include benefits and training. Also require businesses that receive assistance from the city to implement labor/management training programs to ensure career ladders for workers.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
Sustainable Job and Economic Developments; Access to Quality Education and Healthcare; Tax Breaks, Incentives, and Opportunities for small businesses; Foreclosures prevention and mortgage remediation; Access to enhanced services for senior citizens; and Better programs and centers for youth development.
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
I have lived in Queens for about 20 years and have dedicated my life to being an advocate for public service and human welfare. I know firsthand what it takes to create a better flowing community where there are sustainable jobs, affordable housing, and an enhancement youth development to keep them off the streets.
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