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CITY COUNCIL | 20TH COUNCIL DISTRICT
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ETHEL
T. CHEN |
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Democratic
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Party Enrolled
In: Democratic
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Occupation:
Librarian / Entrepreneur / Community Activist
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Occupational Background:
Supervising Librarian, New York Public Library,
in charge of various branch libraries in the Bronx
and Manhattan, business owner, legal researcher.
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Educational Background:
Graduate Studies, Columbia University; MLS, University
of Pittsburgh; LLB, National Taiwan University School
of Law.
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Organizational
Affiliations: President, American Chinese Women’s
Association, founder, Asian American Democratic
Association of Queens, Vice President, Friends of
Flushing Public Library. Currently serving on advisory
boards for the Queens District Attorney’s Office
and Con Edison.
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Prior Public Experience:
Queens Democratic District Leader At-Large, Community
Board Member for 9 years, delegate, Democratic National
Convention 1996.
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HONESTY, EXPERIENCE,
ABILITY FOR CITY COUNCIL
Clean up downtown Flushing... Provide more funds
for our broken educational system... Improve mass
transit and traffic conditions... Fight against
waste transfer site... Work to get more funding
for our community’s senior, day and health care
centers and after school programs... Protect rent
regulation and create incentives for building affordable
housing... Keep crime down without increasing taxes...
Fight for our fair share of the budget... Listen
to the community and respond to your needs.
“As the next City Council Member representing District
20, I will be responsible to all my constituents
and stand up as a strong advocate for our neighborhoods.
My candidacy for City Council is a continuation
of my lifelong commitment to the public good. After
working for the community and in public service
as an administrator and educator over the last 30
years, I know what we need to improve the quality
of life. I have the experience to fight for our
fair share of city services. As a long time resident,
I have new ideas, a genuine passion, and the skills
to get the job done.”
She has received numerous awards and citations for:
- The creation of programs for job training
- Women’s issues
- Senior citizens
- Racial harmony
- Leading voter registration drives
- Providing information outreach for new immigrants
and citizens
Support Ethel Chen, who will be a forceful and effective
representative who listens and understands the needs
of her neighborhood residents and businesses.
Call Ethel for more information: 718-961-8255
(Statement reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)
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