Mayor

 

CANDIDATES

Democratic

Christopher Xavier Brodeur

Fernando Ferrer

C. Virginia Fields

Gifford Miller

Arthur Piccolo*

Anthony David Weiner

Fernando Ferrer

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: Candidate

Occupational background: New York City Council 1982-1987; President, Borough of The Bronx 1987-2001; President, Drum Major Institute 2002-2004

Educational background: BA, New York University; MPA, Baruch College

Organizational affiliations: National Puerto Rican Coalition, NAACP, Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society, Former Board Member of Campaign for Fiscal Equity, and Former Chair of Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association

Prior public experience: Led efforts to increase civilian oversight of police and improve police-community relations; early leader to hold Albany accountable for the billions of dollars it has shortchanged our students; led efforts to expose School Board misconduct; built 66,000 units of housing

Email: fferrer@ferrer2005.com

Web site: www.ferrer2005.com

 

 

1. What is the most important issue in the city you would address if elected?

With Mike Bloomberg as Mayor, New York City is becoming so expensive it’s turning into a private playground that only the very wealthiest can afford. I want to build a city that works for all New Yorkers, where everybody has the opportunity to build a good life. The job starts in our public schools. Every single child in New York City deserves a great education – not just those who can afford it. If I am Mayor, we will lower class size, provide quality after-school programs, build new schools, invest in existing ones, and sign a contract with the teachers that will be good for students and for teachers. And I will make sure we have the money to do it with my School Investment Plan, which is the first step toward getting the $23 billion that Albany owes our schools.

 

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

Everything I do will have one goal in mind – to make sure every New Yorker has the opportunity to build a good life, and people aren’t forced to move because prices are out of control. That means a firm commitment to affordable housing, so middle and working-class families can afford good homes. That means fully funding the MTA and managing it effectively so we have safe, reliable and affordable trains and buses. And that means a commitment to creating good jobs in every neighborhood. Half of all African-American men are unemployed; that’s wrong, and I have a plan for real economic development to bring jobs to our city.

 

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

I want to build a city that works for all New Yorkers, with good public schools, affordable housing, access to good health care, and opportunity for everyone. I grew up with a single mother in The Bronx. I was able to build a good life because my mother worked hard and New York gave me opportunities - good teachers, after-school programs and scholarships. I’ve dedicated my life to creating these kinds of opportunities for all people who live in the city I love, and I will continue to do so as Mayor.

 

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