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For the past two years, I have been honored to represent the 22nd Council District where I have worked to protect the environment and our children and keep our city safe.
My first act as a Council Member was to introduce a bill requiring power plants to reduce CO2 emissions. Two bills I sponsored, which are now law, aim to more effectively combat graffiti by increasing the penalties for perpetrators. I also fought for and won the restoration of funding to keep our senior centers and libraries open, and continue twice weekly garbage pick-ups.
As the father of two young daughters both in public school, I know how important it is that every child has a safe learning environment. That’s why I introduced a bill that will put security cameras in every public school.
As Chair of the Public Safety Committee, I have fought to stop cuts to the NYPD, demanded more officers be assigned to our local precincts, and rallied to stop the closing of fire houses. I introduced legislation to keep illegal guns off our streets and out of the hands of domestic violence offenders and to abolish the statute of limitations on child abuse offenders and rapists. I was the first to demand that Albany return the cell phone surcharge collected from NYC residents back to us so that we can implement an enhanced wireless 911 system.
In the wake of 9-11, I led the fight to get NYC the money it deserves from the state and federal governments in order to provide enhanced security and to rebuild.
I will continue to work to keep our city safe, strong and clean for my children and yours.
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