15th City Council District

 

CANDIDATES

  

Steven Stern*
[ R, C ]

Joel Rivera
[ D ]

  

 

Joel Rivera

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: City Council Member of the 15th council district

Occupational background: legislative aide; Citibank

Educational background: New York Military Academy; Iona College; Fordham University; Baruch College

Organizational affiliations: Bronx Young Democrats, Not in My Neighborhood You Don’t anti-drug campaign, Friends of Crotona Park, Tremont Crotona Day Care, Tanima Productions

Prior public experience: legislative aide, teen counselor

Email: joelrivera2005@aol.com

Web site: www.joelrivera.com

 

 

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 15 you would address if elected?

- Overcrowding within our schools.

- The need for more affordable housing.

- Public safety and quality of life issues.

 

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

- Ensure good quality of life for our seniors.

- Park beautification and the need for more after-school programs.

- Address the community’s need for economic development and job creation.

 

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

The four (4) years of experience that I have in representing the 15th district and my term as Majority Leader has enabled me to bring vital resources to my district and the Bronx overall.

 

(Reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)

 

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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
     

 

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