45th City Council District

 

CANDIDATES

Democratic

Ernest Emmanuel Erlene J. King Dexter McKenzie Kendall Basil Stewart

Ernest Emmanuel

Erlene J. King

Dexter McKenzie

Kendall Basil Stewart
Samuel Alexander Ashley Taitt Jumaane Williams

Samuel Alexander Ashley Taitt

Jumaane Williams

Erlene J. King

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: President/CEO of the Community Help Center Inc

Occupational background: Presently I am the CEO/President of The Community Help Center Inc. Two years as a Mortgage Consultant; Four years as a District Manager of the 45th City Council District; 15 years the CEO of Erlene's Fashion

Educational background: Professional certificate in architectural science - Technical Institute in Guyana, pursued an architectural degree at Pratt Technical Institute; Associate Degree in fashion designing - Traphagen School of Fashion, New York; Pursued a Bachelors Degree in Business at St. Francis College; Completing Both my Bachelors and Masters online

Organizational affiliations: Director of Community Affairs - New World Creations Resource Center Inc., Director of Public Relations for Kids Living with AIDS Inc. Chaired the Community Affairs Committee at the East Flatbush Branch of the YMCA, Standing Member of CAMBA's Beacon after school program advisory board at Public School 269, since 1993; A founding member of the auxiliary of Kings County hospital Centers nursing home, The Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and Rehabilitation center, and for two years presided over it. Represented the 45th City Council District at Community Board 17 for four years and was a member of the 67th Precinct Community Council. Member of the International Association of Lions Clubs

Prior public experience: District Manager of the 45th City Council District for four years

Email: kingforcouncil09@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.erleneking.com

Email & Website links were provided by the candidate.

 

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 45 you would address if elected?

I will enlarge the school buildings and remove our children from the trailers; while developing public/private partnerships to place computers in every class room. I will boost funding to fight foreclosures and increase funds for legal assistance to prevent eviction of seniors.

 

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

I will fight to increase funding for Day Care, Pre-K and after school programs.

 

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

I am a hard worker in the field of voluntary public service, for 26 years. I began by helping my neighbors in Vanderveer Estates with Landlord tenant issues. I later became a successful community organizer and spokesperson for immigrants' rights. As Manager of the 45th District I learned the nuts and bolts of city hall politics. In these critical times I am the best qualified and ready to serve.

 

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