Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: Administrative Staff Analyst/Advisor to the NYC Police Commissioner.
Previous Occupation(s): Division Chief of Resident Support Services, NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA); Community Liaison to Andrew Stein, President of the NYC Council; Community Liaison, Howard Golden, Brooklyn Borough President.
Education: BA, Political Science, Fordham University; MPA Candidate, Robert Wager School of Public Service (NYU).
Organizational Affiliations: President/National Spokesperson, United African Congress; 2nd Vice Chair, African Union Diaspora Task Team.
Prior Public Experience: Founded Wai Associates, a healthcare advocacy public relations firm.
1. What is the most important issue in the city you would address if elected?
We must do a much better job of fostering more open and honest communication between the NYPD and the citizen's they protect. As a law enforcement official, and a ranking civilian in the department, it is my job to build bridges between communities throughout the 5 boroughs and the NYPD. I will continue in this role as Public Advocate. We can stay committed to reducing crime, while ensuring that fair civil rights and liberties are enjoyed by people and families throughout our city.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
Create Affordable Housing: Build new affordable housing specifically so police officers, teachers, and other city employees working towards public prosperity can afford to live in the neighborhoods where they work. This will foster better working relationships between them and the citizens they serve.
Better Our Economy: Cultivate economic development for local businesses, and create jobs by building new transportation and infrastructure through the advancement of green technology. Institute public healthcare options at the city level to ease burdens on businesses and citizens without health insurance.
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
My breadth of experience in the areas of public safety, community empowerment, healthcare, housing and civil rights, and my commitment to advancing a more intimate sense of community between people of all races and classes, as well as new immigrants assimilating into our city.
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