Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: Attorney
Previous Occupation(s): Founder/Exec Dir, Kids Voting NYC; Staff, US House Comm on Interior & Insular Affairs; Law Clerk, US Attorney, WDKY
Education: JD, Indiana U Law School; MPA - Environmental/Economic Policy, Maxwell School, Syracuse U; BA, Randolph-Macon College
Organizational Affiliations: Carl Schurz Park Assoc, Central Park Conservancy, City Bar of NY, Am Soc for Public Admin, Residents for Sane Trash Solutions, Pledge 2 Protect
Prior Public Experience: Community Board 8 (Committees - Youth/Education, Environment/Sanitation); Steering Comm, NY Democratic Lawyers' Council
1. What is the most important issue in Council District 05 you would address if elected?
Development is out of control. As your Council Member, I will continue to advocate against the overdevelopment choking the Upper East Side & Roosevelt Island. As a member of the Environment & Sanitation Committee of CB8, I voted against the East 91st Street Marine Transfer Station because it will flood our neighborhoods with trucks and smog and harm our children. I have led the fight against wasteful public financing of private development on York Ave.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
Overdevelopment has robbed us of our open and green spaces. I want to build out the East River Esplanade and create other public areas. I will improve our quality of life, including placement of an NYPD precinct house on Roosevelt Island. I will bring greater transparency to government by keeping the community informed at all times. Learn more at my website, www.edforcouncil.com, or by downloading my Android/iPhone app.
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
I will be independent. I have been a strong voice for residents and I have 20 years of public service experience. Most importantly, I am raising my family here. The issues I care about - overdevelopment, green space, transparency - directly impact the future for both my family and yours. I would be honored to have your vote for City Council.
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