Party Enrolled In: Republican
Current Occupation: Successful independent businessman. CEO of Red Apple Group.
Previous Occupation(s): Successful independent businessman. CEO of Red Apple Group.
Education: NYC public and parochial schools, including Brooklyn Tech; Attended NYU.
Organizational Affiliations: Board Member of the Police Athletic League for nearly 30 years, Board of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund, the St. Francis Food Pantries and former Vice Chair of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Council. I also serve as a Member of the Pension Board of Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW.
Prior Public Experience: Common sense businessman who built a successful major retail organization from the ground up. Only candidate that has the experience required to manage an organization as large and complex as New York City.
1. What is the most important issue in the city you would address if elected?
Public Safety: Continue the policies that have kept NYC safe from crime and terrorism. I will ensure New Yorkers can continue to walk around their neighborhoods safely. We need a safe city to preserve confidence so that the world continues to invest in New York City.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
Jobs and the economy: I am the only candidate in this race with a proven record of creating jobs right here in New York City and I will continue creating jobs as Mayor;
Education: Cut the almost 40% dropout rate by increasing vocational programs and providing every student the tools necessary to succeed.
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
I am a successful independent businessman with a proven record of creating jobs in New York City. I have been a CEO for over 40 years and am the only candidate who is qualified to manage the $70 billion organization that is our city. I grew up on 135th Street in Harlem and have never forgotten where I came from. I have raised millions of dollars for education and I am running for mayor because I believe that every New Yorker deserves the opportunities I had.
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