1. What is the most important issue in Council District 13 you would address if elected?

As both a public school parent and an educator, I believe our schools are terribly under-funded, and would make improving our schools my number one priority. We have to increase academic performance, make our schools safe, reduce class size and expand guidance services and after-school programs. I want our schools to become the focal point of community life, and I want to make sure they fully prepare our kids for a life of success and opportunity.

2. What other important issues would you address if elected?

We need to continue to protect our neighborhood from the threat of overdevelopment – a battle I’ve been fighting for years. Healthcare issues are critically important. I’ll work to reduce childhood asthma by increasing awareness and prevention programs. I’ll also fight to expand access to health insurance and make prescriptions more affordable. I want to increase the “Meals on Wheels” program for seniors and raise the income limits for the Senior Citizen Rent Exemption (SCRIE) program affecting senior tenants. On the City Council, I’ll make sure the MTA provides quality express bus service, protects worker rights, and maintains the current bus routes that are vital to many members of our community. And I’ll do everything possible to keep taxes down, especially for working and middle class families.

3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?

I believe I have the most diverse public and community experience of all the candidates. I am not a career politician, but I know how government works and I’ve spent the past 25 years helping parents, seniors, tenants and homeowners solve problems and get the city services they need. I have been an energetic and independent voice all of my life for the residents of our community, and can do even more for our community in the City Council. As Community Board District Manager, educator and advocate, I have the experience, and the block-by-block knowledge of our community, to get real results for us at City Hall and improve our quality of life. I hope I can earn your support on September 13th.

(Reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)

Participating in the Campaign Finance Program.

View Candidate Statement Disclaimer

PARTY KEY
C = Conservative D = Democratic EP = Education Party G = Green I = Independence L = Liberal	LBT = Libertarian R = Republican REB = Rebuild Party REF = Reform Party RNY = Reform Pary of N.Y. Party RTD = Rent is Too Damn High Party	SCS = Smaller Class Size Party SW = Socialist Workers Party VOP = Voice of the People WF = Working Families WVP = War Veterans Party