New York City Campaign Finance Board


CITY COUNCIL | 23RD COUNCIL DISTRICT
 
  JAIRAM D. THAKRAL  
  Democratic

  
  Party Enrolled In: Democratic

  
  Occupation: Chief Financial Officer, State University of New York at Stony Brook

  
  Occupational Background: Accounting and Financial Management Positions with the American Embassy in New Delhi, India and Kabul, Afghanistan. Controller, Coney Island Hospital; Chief Financial Officer, Woodhull and Kings County Hospitals.

  
  Educational Background: M.B.A. Executive Management, St. John’s University, New York. B.A. Accounting, University of Delhi, India

  
  Organizational Affiliations: Executive Member of various educational, Community and cultural organizations.

  
  Prior Public Experience: (Not supplied.)

  

New York City is the “Capital of the World” and is the host city for millions of immigrants. I am one fortunate immigrant who landed in New York City 30 years ago. I cherish educational values, family values, communal harmony and diversity. It is a matter of honor for me to enter into public life and serve the people of the County of Queens and District 23.

MY GOALS

Education -The Board of Education system is large and unmanageable. I will work to advance decentralization on a borough-wide basis. And, improve school safety and security.

Allocation of Funding to Queens and District 23 - The population of Queens has increased by 11% according to the Year 2000 Census. I will endeavor to fight for additional resources for police, fire, schools, and sanitation.

Domestic Violence - This social evil is attributable to many socio-economic reasons. I will endeavor to provide counseling and assistance to victims.

Affordable Day Care Centers - I will help communities set up safe and affordable day care centers so that working parents can go to work carefree.

Adult Day Care/Senior Centers - Fight for improved conditions and services.

Youth Services - Set up Internet Cafe’s, expansion of library services and sports programs.

Taxes - Fight for elimination of taxes, which burden poor and middle class families and advocate for the permanent elimination of sales taxes on clothing and food.

Municipal Services, Parks and Community Beautification - Improved roads, signage and clean and safe streets. Fight for funding to support development of the Eastern Queens Recreation Center.

Endorsements Received - From many community organizations and the Honorable Speaker Peter Vallone, a Democratic Candidate for Mayor.


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