For the last two years, I’ve had the honor and privilege of serving as your Councilman. I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me and proud of what we have been able to accomplish together.

As a parent and professional educator, I have committed myself to providing our children with the tools they need to excel in school. I have funded major education projects, such as computer and science labs, in every public elementary and middle school in our community.

I have been relentless in advocating for as many new police officers as possible for the precincts that protect our community. I’m happy to report that our new officers are making our streets safer than ever. The latest police statistics show that crime continues to decline in our neighborhood.

Despite the tightest budget year in a generation, I’ve increased funding for many of the senior citizen programs that I sponsor throughout our community. At City Hall, I fought to keep the city’s senior centers open, preserve the weekend meals program and restore over $18 million in funding for senior programs citywide.

My re-election has been endorsed by many leaders whom you know and trust. I am proud to have the support of Ed Koch, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Council Speaker Gifford Miller, Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr., Borough President Helen Marshall, U.S. Representatives Gary Ackerman, Anthony Weiner, Gregory Meeks and State Legislators Nettie Mayersohn, Brian McLaughlin, Toby Stavisky, Mark Weprin and Barry Grodenchik.

I am proud of our wonderful community and what we have accomplished together in the last two years. I ask your support for my re-election. There is more work to do; let’s continue, together.


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