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2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Lynne Serpe

22nd City Council District

 

CANDIDATES

Peter F. Vallone, Jr. Lynne Serpe Jerry Kann  

Peter F. Vallone, Jr.
[ D, C ]

Lynne Serpe
[ G ]

Jerry Kann
[ P ]

 

Lynne Serpe

Green

Party enrolled in: Green Party

Occupation: Energy Efficiency Specialist

Occupational background: Community outreach to offer energy conservation services to low to moderate income households, particularly the elderly, people with disabilities and families with children

Educational background: Bachelors Degree in Government from Dartmouth College

Organizational affiliations: Executive Committee, Long Island City Alliance (LICA); Co-founder, Triple R Events: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; Steering Committee, Two Coves Community Garden; Transportation Alternatives Queens Committee; Astoria Book Club

Prior public experience: N/A

Email: vote@serpeforcouncil.com

Website: www.SerpeForCouncil.com

Email & Website links were provided by the candidate.

 

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 22 you would address if elected?

Energy efficient, affordable housing. We can eliminate the need for new power plants in our neighborhood. Energy conservation reduces demand on the power grid while our flat roofs are perfect for solar panels. A new green economy focused on energy efficiency will lower utility bills, reduce energy use - and our reliance on foreign oil - improve public health, maintain affordable housing and create good, green jobs that can never be shipped overseas.

 

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

We need seven-day library service. I love libraries! A safe after school space for kids, they are a great community resource where people can apply for jobs and learn new skills. We need to expand materials and services for the visually impaired and seniors. Our schools and libraries should be models of sustainability so New Yorkers of all ages can learn how easy it is to save money and save the environment.

 

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

I'm offering practical solutions for clean, green neighborhoods and thriving small businesses. I will fight for more parks and community gardens, improved waterfront access and healthy in schools. I will advocate for reliable, accessible and affordable transit options. Last year the City Council - including the incumbent - made an undemocratic power grab when they voted to extend term limits. This election, you have a choice between a political power structure stuck in the past and a progressive future. I ask for your vote.

 

(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.