Councilman Barron is Chair of the Higher Education Committee, which oversees City University of NY (CUNY) and he is a member of committees for Land Use; Women’s Issues; Consumer Affairs; Landmarks, Public Siting & Maritime Uses. Councilman Barron has secured over $2,000,000 for programs for his constituents, including renovations for Linden/Gershwin Park, Stone Ave. Library, Senior Citizen Centers; and services for Tenant Associations and Youth Programs. Councilman Barron successfully fought to restore $10,000,000 to the CUNY budget and secured funds for TAP, SEEK, College Discovery, Meals on Wheels, and substantial funding for Medgar Evers College and its community education programs.

Councilman Barron has sponsored legislation which prohibits the City from engaging in business with financial institutions which engage in predatory lending practices; supported legislation which requires a *“living wage” and co-sponsored legislation which provides for education and training for public assistance recipients.

New housing is being developed throughout the district and a new State of the Art Community Center is slated to be constructed in the Linden Houses.

An effective constituent services program provides residents with ongoing communication with the Councilman.

Councilman Barron is committed to using his integrity, intelligence and dedication to maintaining the fight for the economic development of his community, the delivery of goods and services to his constituents, and the creation of progressive legislation for New York City.


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