Jean H. Similien
Jumaane D. Williams
Godwin Williams*
Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: WORKS AT NYC/HRA OVER 20 YEARS/UNION DELEGATE LOCAL 371 AND CURRENT MEMBER OF DC37
Previous Occupation(s): N/A
Education: MA/POLITICAL SCIENCES AT BROOKLYN COLLEGE IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS/BA IN ECONOMICS AT BROOKLYN COLLEGE/STUDIES IMMIGRATION & TAXATION LAW AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NYU).
Organizational Affiliations: PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY CENTER/FORMER PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION (AMNY)
Prior Public Experience: N/A
1. What is the most important issue in Council District 45 you would address if elected?
EDUCATION IS THE CENTERPIECE OF MY CAMPAIGN.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
JOB CREATION/MORE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM/TRUANCY CENTER/QUALITY HEALTH CARE/MORE SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER/SECURITY/SAFETY CRIME PREVENTION/GUN VIOLENCE IMMIGRATION REFORM/AFORDABLE HOUSING SKYROCKETED OF RENT AND FORECLOSURE CRISIS/FAMILY VALUES/TAX CUT FOR HOME BUYERS FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS.
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
I AM THE ONLY CANDIDATE WHO CAN BRING EVERYBODY TOGETHER. I BELIEVE THAT I CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF ALL MY RESIDENTS. I WILL IMPROVE THE LIFE OF THE PEOLPLE IN MY COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. I WILL BRING TOGETHER CIVILIANS AS WELL AS POLICE OFFICERS FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY. I WILL DELIVER FOR ALL.
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