28th City Council District

 

CANDIDATES

 

Jereline Hunter*
[ R ]

Thomas White Jr.
[ D ]

Charles Aziz Bilal
[ I ]

 

 

Charles Aziz Bilal

Independence

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: Chaplain

Occupational background: Presently a Chaplain at the New York City Department of Corrections, Social Worker at the Lakeside Treatment Center and the Angel Guardian Society

Educational background: Dutchess Community College Associates Degree, Cornell University Certificate for Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Organizational affiliations: Founder of Keep Elevating Youth Services (K.E.Y.S.), A’Shura Council of the New York City Metropolitan Area, 113th Precinct Clergy Council

Prior public experience: Candidate for City Council 2001, Candidate for District Leader 2002

Email: CommitteeToElectCharlesA.Bilal@yahoo.com

 

 

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

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT At present business in the 28th Councilmanic District is seriously lacking in certain sectors. We would pay particular attention to bringing wholesome family oriented enterprises into the district. Businesses established in the district have a responsibility to give back.

 

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

EDUCATION Is very important. It is known that proper education deters criminal activity. It is vital to allow our youth to be engaged in positive Community Based Mentoring and Educational Programs. Senior Citizens: They have worked hard all of their lives to pave the way for us, so it’s only fitting for us to always make sure they have a place to socialize, relax, feel safe and secure. Our youth need to connect with them and understand the importance of RESPECT and SERVICES. Community And Police Relations To Reduce Crime The Community and Police Force must work together to reduce crime. Certain tactics are allowed because the community might not be educated as to what their rights are. The police should want to educate the community in how they can assist in reducing crime. Frequent meeting helps build relationships with the people in the community, it also reduces stressors and tension that arises through unfamiliarity and contempt.

 

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

I’ve been a member of this community for over forty (40) years, and witnessed the neglect by our present Political Leadership. I’ve lead the charge in moving drug sales and other crimes from a community literally under siege, and replaced it with a youth and family oriented program call: Keep Elevating Youth Services (K.E.Y.S.) Inc. which gives the communities youth a chance to know that they are destined for a brighter future through positive mentoring and examples. Continue to education the community on all programs that are available in our community.

 

(Reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)

 

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PARTY KEY
C = Conservative
D = Democratic
EP = Education Party
G = Green
I = Independence
L = Liberal
LBT = Libertarian
R = Republican
REB = Rebuild Party
REF = Reform Party
RNY = Reform Pary of N.Y. Party
RTD = Rent is Too Damn High Party
SCS = Smaller Class Size Party
SW = Socialist Workers Party
VOP = Voice of the People
WF = Working Families
WVP = War Veterans Party
     

 

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