16th City Council District

 

CANDIDATES

Democratic

Helen Diane Foster Carlos Sierra

Helen Diane Foster

Carlos Sierra

   

Carlos Sierra

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: Community Outreach Assistant for the CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project

Occupational background: Chairman of the City University of New York' University Student Senate. As Chair, I worked with a nearly one million dollar budget to create and enrich programs within the CUNY system. Also a voting member of the CUNY Board of Trustees

Educational background: Bachelor of Arts and Political Science from Herbert Lehman College Associates in Arts and Advertising from Bronx Community College. GED from Flint Hills Job Corp Center

Organizational affiliations: Member of the Bronx' Community Board 4 and an active parent leader of the New Settlement parent action committee. Elected member of the Bronx Democratic County Committee

Prior public experience: Former Chairman of the Bronx Dept of Youth and Community Development. Representing more than 160,000 local residents

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1. What is the most important issue in Council District 16 you would address if elected?

Even though there are more important issues facing my district I strongly believe that above all Education is the most important one to be address first and foremost not only in my community but nationwide.

 

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

Affordable housing Healthcare Immigration Jobs and Economic Development Youth and Senior Citizens issues just to name a few.

 

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

As a tireless community activist, I have fought effectively to secure funds for areas such as education, community development and programs for youth and senior services. I believe my community needs a voice of fairness and justice one that will put the community first above all. I strongly believe in the community I live in and as such want to empower each resident to excel. I am an avid supporter of my community and the surrounding areas I take every issue within my community as my own and as a parent will work for what is best for our neighborhood and our children.

 

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