28th City Council District

 

CANDIDATES

Democratic

Albert Baldeo

Allan W. Jennings Jr.

Robby S. Mahadeo

Dhanpaul Narine

Thomas White Jr.

Robby S. Mahadeo

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: Medical Doctor, Assistant Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Occupational background: Pediatrician, Winner of America’s Top Pediatrician Award, Diplomat of the America Academy of Pediatrics, Director of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Course at Mount Sinai Hospital, Presentation at an International Medical Conference in South Africa on Pediatric Trauma, Spear-headed a visa program to facilitate children requiring heart and brain surgery from the Caribbean, Multiple medical research and publications in several American Medical Journals

Educational background: Medical Degree - SUNY Downstate Medical School

Organizational affiliations: American Academy of Pediatrics, Society of Academic Emergency Medicine, Richmond Hill Civic Association - West, Guyana Watch Inc., President of the “Reform Democratic Organization of Queens Inc.”

Prior public experience: N/A

 

 

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 28 you would address if elected?

As a Pediatrician, one of my main concern is the Health and Education of our children. Everyone deserves quality and affordable health care. We need to empower our children with academic excellence by improving educational standards so that they can become healthy scholars and future leaders.

 

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

- I will fight for our fair share of budget dollars.

- Funding for after-school programs and youth activities and centers.

- Promoting all religious institutions and cultural events.

- Funding for more senior centers and senior activities.

- Creating more training programs and job opportunities.

- Providing assistance for small business ventures.

 

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

I am a long term resident of District 28 who graduated from John Adams High School. As a practicing Pediatrician in the community who has served over 10,000 patients, I have truly experienced and understand the problems of the community. I have a long track record of integrity and professionalism as a medical doctor. As a married man with two children, I have strong morals and family values.

I am running for City Council to address these and other issues and to return honesty, integrity and respect to the district office.

 

(Reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)

 

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