Anthony Pugliese is a life-long resident of Carroll Gardens and an activist in the community and labor movement. As former VP of the P.S. 58 PTA and having served on the school planning committee, Anthony’s number one priority is to improve the quality of education. A believer of strong parent-teacher relationships, Anthony proposes instituting his Parents As Volunteer Educators initiative, P.A.V.E. Anthony advocates increasing teacher wages so the 39th district can compete with surrounding districts to provide the most qualified teachers.

As a parent, Anthony has also made providing honest law enforcement and reducing crime important issues of his campaign. Anthony firmly believes that providing honest law enforcement is only possible when the police and the community work together.

As a Union Organizer and a 26-year member of the NYC Carpenters Union, Anthony fights to protect the rights of working men and women in our neighborhood. Anthony will fight to provide safe, affordable housing for the middle class and senior citizens. Anthony recommends providing more housing while creating additional parks and recreational outlets for our children, especially along the Gowanis Canal.

Anthony advocates providing funds to repair the Gowanis Expressway while researching a tunnel alternative. Anthony also favors increased funding for our parks. Most importantly, Anthony will serve as a voice of the people and pledges to hold open forums to provide citizens an opportunity to discuss neighborhood problems.

Endorsements: Painters DC #9; Musicians Local 802; Mason Tenders DC; Iron Workers DC; IBEW LU# 3; DC of Carpenters; Sheet Metal Workers LU #28,137; Laborers LU #731; Steamfitters LU #638; Operating Engineers 14-14B, 15, A, B, C, D; Metallic Lathers LU #46; Heat/Frost Insulators/Asbestos workers

(Statement reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)