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2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Annabel Palma

18th City Council District

 

CANDIDATES

Annabel Palma no photo no photo Walt Nestler

Annabel Palma
[ D, WF ]

Leopold L. Paul*
[ R ]

Arqui Sanders*
[ C ]

Walt Nestler
[ G ]

Annabel Palma

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: I am currently the proud representative of Council District 18 in the Bronx

Occupational background: Prior to serving in the New York City Council, I worked at St. Vincent De Paul Senior Residence, where I became a practicing CNA and was elected as a union representative in 1994. In 1999, I was asked to join the staff at 1199SEIU as a full time organizer, where I trained thousands of union members on health and safety issues. I was first elected to the New York City Council in a special election in the fall of 2003 and re-elected to my first full term in 2005

Educational background: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) from Bronx Community College; Business Administration from Monroe College

Organizational affiliations: Bronx County Democratic Committee, Emily's List, Working Families Party, NYC Black, Latino and Asian Caucus

Prior public experience: I am honored to have served the people of the 18th Council District since January 2004

Email: TeamPalma@me.com

Website:

Email & Website links were provided by the candidate.

 

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 18 you would address if elected?

The most important issue has been, and will continue to be, improving the community I've lived in my entire life. I want nothing more than to continue working for, and with, my community and to continue fighting for better access to health care, livable wages, quality education and affordable housing.

 

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

I will continue to advocate for social justice, worker's rights, safer schools and a cleaner environment. I will continue to focus my efforts in the City Council towards ensuring that our libraries, community centers and local businesses flourish.

 

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

We are in the depths of a difficult and challenging time in our city's, and nation's, history. But, we are also in a time of great potential and great hope. As we see the effects of this unprecedented fiscal climate in our neighborhoods and in our own lives, I will remain focused on creating opportunity for people. I will continue to work to ensure that the building blocks of success - health, education and housing - are strengthened and remain affordable and accessible. I will continue to advocate for the hardworking people of my district and our great city so that they have every opportunity to realize their dreams and meet their goals.

 

(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.