As the Chair of the City Council Finance Committee, I worked to maintain services for my constituents. I have implemented solutions that will fund schools, maintain library services, senior services, arts and cultural programs, and create affordable housing.

I sponsored over forty bills that have been signed into law. I introduced a bill that bans the sale of all toy guns. I authored a bill creating harsher penalties for those posting placards on trees. I authored legislation to change an archaic law regarding awnings that will now prevent business owners from receiving harsh fines.

I upgraded the computer systems in each library in my district. I obtained funds to restore Cunningham Park, and to expand Queensboro Community College. I played a key role in Down Zoning the community of Holliswood to end the proliferation of multiple family homes. I was instrumental in maintaining the minimum of twice a week sanitation collections throughout NYC.

My endorsements include most City, and State Wide elected officials including Senators Schumer and Clinton, district members of Congress Ackerman, Meeks and Weiner, State Comptroller Hevesi, Attorney General Spitzer, City Council Speaker Miller, Public Advocate Gotbaum, and City Comptroller Thompson. UFT, 1199, PBA, CWA, and The Working Families party, and most major unions have endorsed me.




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