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2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Helen Diane Foster

16th City Council District

 

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Helen Diane Foster
[ D, WF ]

Tanya Carmichael*
[ R ]

Keesha M. Weiner*
[ C ]

 

Helen Diane Foster

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: New York City Council Member

Occupational background: Assistant Vice President, Legal Affairs, St. Barnabas Hospital; Assistant District Attorney, New York District Attorney's Office

Educational background: CUNY Law School at Queens College, JD; Howard University, BA; University of Havana, International Exchange Program

Organizational affiliations: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc; NAACP: Christ Church, United Church of Christ

Prior public experience: Member of the New York City Council since January 2002

Email: helendianefoster@gmail.com

Website:

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1. What is the most important issue in Council District 16 you would address if elected?

I would continue to address the need for affordable housing, improvement of public education and access to health care.

 

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

I would work to continue funding for workforce development and retraining to address the high unemployment numbers in the 16th district.

 

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

I grew up in the district and still reside in the district. I am known and accessible by the people in the district. Most importantly, I want to continue to be the independent voice at City Hall.

 

(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.