Candidates for 46th City Council District

Democratic
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Mercedes Narcisse
Democratic

Party Enrolled In: Democratic

Current Occupation: Business owner

Previous Occupation(s): Registered Nurse

Education: Registered Nurse

Organizational Affiliations: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Brooklyn Chapter. Member Community Board 18, Member National Association for the Advancement of Haitian People, Member Canarsie Bridges

Prior Public Experience: None, First time candidate

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 46 you would address if elected?

Small Business Development, Growth and Protection. Job Creation and Healthcare.

 

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

Environmental protection, Women Issues and Poverty Alleviation and Youth Criminality.

 

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

As a mother of five, a Registered Nurse for over 20 years and a successful business owner, I bring a mix of experience and skills that will benefit the district. I will put children and families first. I will bring a unique women's perspective to the district that is 54 percent female and has never been represented by a Woman. I also bring an immigrant perspective to the job that separates me from the other candidate(s).

 

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