28th City Council District

 

CANDIDATES

Democratic

Albert Baldeo

Allan W. Jennings Jr.

Robby S. Mahadeo

Dhanpaul Narine

Thomas White Jr.

Dhanpaul Narine

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: Teacher. Department of Education/New York City

Occupational background: Dhanpaul Narine has been teaching with the Department of Education for the last 17 years

Educational background: B.A. University of Guyana 1978; BSC (Honors) London School of Economics and Political Science 1981; MSC London School of Economics 1982; MPhil/Ph.D London School of Economics 1987; Post doctoral studies at Jesus College, Cambridge University, U.K. 1987; Completed 24 credits in Education at St. Johns and Columbia Universities/New York City

Organizational affiliations: Dhanpaul Narine was President of the Third World Society at the London School of Economics. In New York City, he co-founded Guyana Watch, a humanitarian organization which specializes in sending doctors to treat sick patients in Guyana. Dhanpaul Narine is also one of the founders of the Phagwah Parade, which has been described by the local Police Precinct as "the largest street festival in Queens". In 1994, Dr. Dhanpaul Narine founded the Peace March which is held annually in Queens to celebrate the achievements of Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr, and Mother Teresa.

Prior public experience: Dr. Narine has worked closely with various personalities who are in public life: notable among these were President Cheddi Jagan of Guyana and Guyana’s President Mr. Bharat Jagdeo. In the New York area, Dr. Narine has held meetings with the Queens Borough President, Ms. Helen Marshall to discuss a number of issues affecting the local community. At the end of April 2005, Dr. Narine helped to organize the first International Ramayan Conference at York College which attracted participants from all over the world. At York College, President Marcia Keizs and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Cheryl Smith worked closely with Dr. Narine and others to make the Conference a tremendous success.

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1. What is the most important issue in Council District 28 you would address if elected?

The most important issue I will address is Education. There is need for our reading and math scores to be improved, for more after school programs to be implemented, for more libraries to be opened in schools and in the District, and for parents to be given training and our teachers to be treated with respect.

 

2. What other important issues would you address if elected?

The other important issues are Housing, Immigration, Employment, Affordable Health Care, Programs for Seniors, Youth and Daycare Centers and better relations with the Law Enforcement Agencies.

 

3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?

By virtue of my experience as a teacher and community worker over many years, I feel confident that I can serve my community and bring much needed resources to it. I believe in selfless service. I am a strong advocate of community participation and family values.

 

(Reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)

 

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