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2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Christine C. Quinn

3rd City Council District

 

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Christine C. Quinn
[ D, WF ]

Brian C. Merritt*
[ R ]

  

Christine C. Quinn

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: NYC Council Speaker

Occupational background: NYC Councilmember, 1999-current; Executive Director, NYC Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project; Chief of Staff, Tom Duane; Tenant Organizer

Educational background: BA, Trinity College

Organizational affiliations: Chelsea Reform Democratic Club, Gay and Lesbian Independent Democrats, Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, Stonewall Democrats, Working Families Party, NOW, NARAL, Hells Kitchen/Hudson Yards Alliance

Prior public experience: Member, Community Board 4; Member, Mayor's Task Force on Police Community Relations

Email: quinn2009@gmail.com

Website: http://www.quinn09.com

Email & Website links were provided by the candidate.

 

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 3 you would address if elected?

The single most important issue that I've worked hard to address and would continue to is neighborhood preservation--which means stopping irresponsible development, fiercely protecting parks, playgrounds and green space, and preserving and expanding affordable housing. For everyone who calls it home, we've got to keep our neighborhoods affordable and protect all the qualities that make it special.

 

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

We need to continue to do more to improve our schools, relieve overcrowding, and expand access to full-day pre-kindergarten--which I've made a priority. Protect tenants and strengthen our rent laws. Make our streets even safer and address quality-of-life crimes like disruptive noise. Enhance public transportation. Help neighborhood businesses. Aggressively protect vital services from budget cuts--from senior programs to our local libraries to HIV/AIDS services. Continue leading the fight for marriage equality in New York State.

 

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

I've worked hard to get results for our neighborhoods, find progressive solutions to pressing problems, and make sure government is there for those who need help most. From stopping the West Side stadium to creating more affordable housing to ending smoking in bars and restaurants to protecting women's reproductive rights to saving senior centers and helping thousands of hungry New Yorkers get food stamps, you can learn a lot more about these and other issues at Quinn09.com. On September 15th, I hope I can count on your support.

 

(Reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)

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PARTY KEY
C = Conservative
D = Democratic
FJ = Freedom Justice
G = Green
I = Independence
JE = Jobs and Education
L = Liberal
LBT = Libertarian Party
NV = New Voice
P = Populist Party
PSL = Party for Socialism and Liberation
RTH* = Rent is Too High Party
R = Republican
SW = Socialist Workers Party
WF = Working Families

*Rent is Too Damn High was changed by the BOE to Rent is Too High after the printed Voter Guide had gone to press.