8th City Council District

 

CANDIDATES

Democratic

Gwen Goodwin Melissa Mark-Viverito Robert Jay Rodriguez no photo

Gwen Goodwin

Melissa Mark-Viverito

Robert Jay Rodriguez

Thomas D. Santiago*
Calvin Carlton Solomon

Calvin Carlton Solomon

Calvin Carlton Solomon

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: Director Community Affairs Unit New York County District Attorney's Office (Leave of Absence)

Occupational background: Administrator Paul Singer Foundation

Educational background: Louis D. Brandeis High School (Graduate) State University of New York (Graduate) Marymount Manhattan College Legal Studies Program (Graduate)

Organizational affiliations: Member NAACP

Prior public experience: Staff Member Paul O'Dwyer United States Senate Campaign 1968; Aide New York City Councilmember Robert Low 1969; Aide New York City Councilmember Carter Burden 1969-1977; President George Washington Houses Residents Association 1981-1991; President Police Service Area #5 Tenant/Police Council 1984-1991; Community Coordinator New York County District Attorney's Office July 1, 1991 - June 23, 1996; Deputy Director Community Affairs Unit New York County District Attorney's Office June 24, 1996 - April 3, 2002; Director Community Affiars Unit New York County District Attorney's Office April 4, 2002 to Present (Leave of Absence)

Email: solomon@solomon09.com

Website: http://www.solomon09.com

Email & Website links were provided by the candidate.

 

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 8 you would address if elected?

The future of public housing. There are 19 public housing developments in the 8 Council District more than any other district in the city. As a product of public housing along with being a public housing leader for many years I am very concerned about this issue.

 

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

Health care, affordable housing, the future of our public schools, along with assigning a fulltime staff member to the Westside of the 8th Council District.

 

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

I bring 30 years of public service experience to the office. We are facing difficult times and the 8th Council District needs someone with experience to address the many issues facing us.

 

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