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2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: James G. Van Bramer

26th City Council District

 

CANDIDATES

James G. Van Bramer Angelo Maragos Deirdre Feerick  

James G. Van Bramer
[ D, WF ]

Angelo Maragos
[ R, C ]

Deirdre Feerick
[ I ]

 

James G. Van Bramer

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: Chief External Affairs Officer, Queens Library

Occupational background: More than a decade working at the Queens Library, protecting and expanding important library services, such as after-school programs and English classes

Educational background: St. Johns University, B.S. in Criminal Justice; graduate of Bryant High School, I.S. 10 and P.S. 70

Organizational affiliations: Community Board 2, CB 2 Land Use Committee, West Queens Independent Democratic Club, Ridgewood Democratic Club, Friends of the Queens Library

Prior public experience: Previously worked as Field Director on the Clean Money/Clean Elections campaign to reduce the influence of lobbyists and special interests on city government

Email: jimmyvanbramer@gmail.com

Website: http://www.jimmyvanbramer.com

Email & Website links were provided by the candidate.

 

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 26 you would address if elected?

Government's first priority should be improving working people's lives. I will fight to strengthen our education system and libraries, so everyone in our community will have a safe place to learn and access to the resources they need for their job and family. During these tough economic times, the city must also do more to create good employment, protect affordable housing, keep us safe and meet the needs of senior citizens. My office will be a place where everyone can get the assistance they deserve.

 

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

Too often, the city government ignores or delays action on quality-of-life issues that are important to residents of the 26th District. I will make removing graffiti, picking up downed trees, stopping illegal truck traffic, expanding green spaces and improving mass transit top priorities.

 

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

Growing up, my family didn't have much but we had what truly mattered: love, a commitment to education and hope for a better future. Working for government reform and for stronger libraries, I have devoted my career to making our community stronger and building a better future for Queens families like the one I was raised in. You can count on me to stand up to landlords, developers and political insiders, and to work hard for our children's future and our quality of life.

 

(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.