1. What is the most important issue in Manhattan you would address if elected?

The cost of housing has skyrocketed. Manhattan is becoming unaffordable for seniors, middle-class families, artists, teachers and other city employees. I understand; my husband, 3 kids and I live in a one bedroom apartment. I will continue to stand up for housing programs like Mitchell-Lama, the most successful affordable housing program in 2 generations, and fight for rent control and stabilization.

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

As a public school mom, I know firsthand the anxiety of finding a good school for your child. Many schools are gems, but there aren’t enough of them. We particularly need good neighborhood schools at the middle and high school level. I have fought, and will continue to fight, for smaller classes, arts education, safe schools and quality special education.

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

The New York Times has called me the "City Council’s unapologetically demanding voice" because I don’t take no for an answer. When someone comes to me with a problem, be it a noisy bar or a poorly performing school, I am relentless in my efforts to fix it and not afraid to ruffle feathers. I don’t take no for an answer because kids only go to kindergarten once and our schools must get it right the first time. I don’t take no for an answer because people need affordable housing NOW; they can’t be on waiting lists for 5 years. In the progressive Democratic tradition, I take on the powerful for the powerless. I will represent you with the vigor, enthusiasm and commitment that are my trademark.

(Reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)

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