The people of Southeast Queens have a tradition of electing effective representatives to serve them in the City Council. Leroy G. Comrie wants to continue this tradition.

Leroy has served the 27th Council District as Deputy Majority Leader Archie Spigner’s Chief Aide. His intimate involvement with all levels of government resulted in gains for the community and provided him with the experience that will be critical at a time of vast turnover in legislative leadership and potential downturn in the City’s economy.

As a homeowner, married with two school age children, Leroy Comrie has the incentive and ability to provide the kind of quality leadership we need at this time.

Leroy’s priorities continue to include:

Economic Development: incentives for local entrepreneurs - revitalization of commercial strips

Education: working with all involved parties for the reclamation and rebirth of our public schools

Public Safety- eliminate gangs, protect our quality of life and improve community police relations.

Youth: expand funding of youth groups--create new Beacon School -- after school activities in every school

Seniors: increased funding for senior protective services, emergency home repair and Loan programs

Infrastructure: continue to ensure that our streets/sewers/ parks have the necessary funding.

Environment: Continue to ensure that the State’s Department of Environmental Conservation monitors our toxic sites

Endorsements: Council Members Archie Spigner & Helen Marshall, Congress Member Gregory Meeks, State Senators Ada & Malcolm Smith, Assembly Members William Scarborough & Pauline Cummings, SEIU 1199, D.C. 37, A.T.U.1056, Central Labor Council, C.W.A.1180

“I am a product of the community, raised by the community and I want to continue giving back to the community. Together, with your vote, we can take the necessary actions to sustain the viability of our ever changing community.”

--Leroy G. Comrie

(Statement reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)