2013 Voter Guide

Candidates for 47th City Council District

Candidate
* If there is an asterisk next to a candidate's name, s/he did not submit a profile or record a video.
transcripts | English| Español| 中文
Connis Maurice Mobley
School Choice

Party Enrolled In: Democratic

Current Occupation: The Reverend Connis Maurice Mobley is Pastor of the United Community Baptist Church, Inc. in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

Previous Occupation(s): He was a Community Service Representative for the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO; a Professional Tractor Trailer Driver and aTeamsters Union Member for 19 years.

Education: Mr. Mobley attended Epiphany Lutheran Elementary & High School in Brooklyn, New York; The King's College in Briarcliff Manor, New York; USA Truck Driving School in Newark, Deleware; Cornell University in New York City and Ithaca, New York and Faith Seminary & College inTacoma, Washington.

Organizational Affiliations: He is affiliated with American Bible Society, Amethyst Women's Project, Coney Island Generation Gap, Coney Island H.O.P.E. Center, Coney Island Ministerial Alliance, Coney Island Tenants Association, Heart Share Human Services, Metropolitan Interdenominational Ministers Conference, the Department of Youth and Community Development, the New York City Department of Corrections, the New York City Housing Authority, the New York City Police Department, Shiloh Bible Institute, Shorefront Democratic Club and Water Bible College.

Prior Public Experience: None

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 47 you would address if elected?

If elected by the voters of City Council District 47, I will address the flooding problems in certain parts of the district after rain storms and I will also address the problem with the area's crumbling infrastructure.

 

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

I will create an environment that stimulates small business development, builds relationships between the residents and the business community of the district and encourages old and new businesses to invest in the community.

 

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

I have been passionately committed to serving the people of Coney Island, and now, I am ready to extend this passion to the people of Bensonhurst, Gravesend, and Marlboro. What distinguishes me from my opponents is that I had the privilege of catering to the needs and the concerns of my community for more than 25 years. I have stood side by side and walked hand in hand with the residents of my community through tragedies and good times, long before I decided to run for the City Council. You Have a Say... Your Vote- Your Voice.

 

Reprinted as supplied by the candidate. Participating in the Campaign Finance Program.

 

This Guide lists all candidates who appear to be on the ballot for the general election based on the latest information obtained from the New York City Board of Elections, even if a candidate did not submit a profile or record a video for the Guide. Profiles and video scripts were submitted to the CFB by the candidates and are reprinted as supplied, except in the case of egregious errors and minor formatting issues, which may be corrected by the CFB. Videos appearing in this Guide were recorded and approved for broadcast by the candidates. All the candidates have affirmed under penalty of perjury that the information in their profiles and videos is true to the best of their knowledge. Website and social media links were supplied by the candidates. The CFB is not responsible for non-working links, although it does correct or remove them to the extent practicable. The CFB removes links that are not campaign-related.

The views expressed in the candidate profiles, videos, and linked materials do not represent those of the New York City Campaign Finance Board.

View Candidate Submission Disclaimer

 

Party Key
  • C = Conservative
  • D = Democratic
  • R = Republican
  • SC = School Choice