Alan has an impressive record of achievement on the Council. As the Chair of the Select Committee on Lower Manhattan Re-Development, he has fought to ensure community input in the rebuilding process. His achievements include:

Independent testing of residential premises for toxins related to 9/11. Persuading the LMDC to include public housing and rent-regulated tenants in assistance plans. Extending small business help to “mom and pop” businesses affected by 9/11.

Alan also has an impressive record on the community’s many other pressing needs.

Youth and education: Alan created a program to turn a corrective action middle school into a model school. He brought NASA into local schools to improve science education. And he saved a youth shelter.

Seniors: Expanded senior programming in the district.

Affordable housing: Alan’s work has resulted in helping to retain units of affordable housing.

Livability and the environment: Alan introduced legislation to reduce diesel emissions and noise. He has worked with police to improve environmental enforcement and won funding for park renovations.

Cultural affairs: Alan increased work and living space for artists. He is working to create a cultural center in Chinatown.

Neighborhood preservation: Alan led the fight on the Council to save the South Street Seaport area from high rise development.

A legislative leader: Alan was a lead sponsor of the Predatory Lending Protection Act, the Living Wage bill, the Displaced Workers Protection legislation, and the Transgender anti-discrimination law.




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