We are going to have many forums and opportunities to hear from a field of candidates. I would also support developments built on Community Land Trusts so that we can put affordable housing decisions in the hands of our community members, and not developers. As a leader at large nonprofit and business organizations, managing staff and budgets, I have delivered for our communities with highly successful results. using Development Corporation to evaluate whether these units can be converted to affordable housing; 2) The current dip in the rental market due to COVID-19 is an unusual opportunity for renters in our district. Increasing healthcare access is a top priority. When I complained to the New York City Commission of Human Rights about racist landlords with an audio recording, corrupt employees coerced me to accept a $5,000 settlement after stonewalling the case. We serve as advocates for the parents of the district, as well as the district itself to the Chancellor and PEP. Julie Won understands the importance of creating good job opportunities for our community. Small business and good jobs: Good jobs make healthy neighborhoods. If you would like to contact Dr. Megerle, please feel free to call or email: 847-297-4120 or jmegerle@rtsd26.org. Communities, not developers, must identify needs. I havent settled on my second choice yet. Laymon: 1) Public investment in directly constructing affordable housing on publicly owned land we cant continue to rely on private for-profit developers to build our affordable housing in New York in exchange for more luxury units. I am pleased the city listened to the wishes of those stakeholders and opened their process to allow for Dr. Composto to be reappointed.. 2) Overhaul of the ULURP rezoning process, to create new boroughwide and citywide comprehensive planning that prioritizes civic needs (like affordable housing) and identifies places to build them, instead of responding to developer-proposed plans. QNS: What, in your opinion, are the top three most pressing issues in your district? Based in Queens, SW Queens Mezzanine LLC was formed in 2004 and is one of the fastest growing ownership and management companies in the local real estate market. Amit Bagga: 1) Economic hardships for workers, small businesses, freelancers, immigrants: These New Yorkers have been particularly hard hit, and we need a plan that puts New Yorkers back to work in jobs with good wages and full protections. As a council member, I will end the trend of giving away public land to private developers, and work with community land trusts to ensure that communities are the owners and stewards of that land; 2) I will reinvest in public housing by ensuring that we receive funds from the state and federal governments to fully fund NYCHA, without privatization. The Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, the main federal law for K-12 public education, requires that states hold public schools accountable for how students achieve. We can use public land trusts for subsidized and cooperative housing, creating a path to home ownership. Overcrowding is a problem in schools across the district with those in the more prosperous northern communities such as Forest Hills and Kew Gardens performing better than schools located in the poorer, southern sections such as South Jamaica. Feel free to contact us: Were still learning more and more about the other candidates in this race and with such a crowded field, it will be very difficult to choose a second on my ballot. Julia Forman, candidate for City Council 26. For over 19 years, I served as an executive director with the YMCA the last nine of which were at our local Long Island City YMCA, supporting children and families. Sharpe: As an attorney, I naturally focus on legislative solutions. I think our representative should be someone who has a proven track record of service to the community over the years. Kim: Build the majority of housing for those below 50 percent area median income (AMI). Some of the core responsibilities of the CEC are: Welcome to the Community Education Council Website, To promote achievement of educational standards and objectives relating to the instruction of students. Topic: CEC26 March MeetingTime: March 8, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada), Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/99034227469?pwd=WVNZVUpPRWVaRVZNRkNEL3lBMm8zQT09, Meeting ID:990 3422 7469Passcode: 262626One tap mobile+16469313860,,5218654157#,,,,*262626# US+16465588656,,5218654157#,,,,*262626# US (New York). Houses built on public land should be affordable by a new definition of affordable. You can see all schools in District 24:More. Laymon: Im not sure! Family Leadership Coordinator . The New York State Education Department (NYSED) reports the percentage of students who earned a local or Regents diploma by June, four year after they entered grade 9. New York City District #26 is located at 61-15 Oceania St Bayside, NY and it provides the educational needs in Queens County. I want to elevate opportunities for all and include all voices at the table for the greater good of the community. There are 32 Community Education Councils in NYC, one for each of the community school districts. Sincerely, Dr. Brian Coleman. More so than any other council district in the city, whatever you are looking for, you can find here in District 26. I cant think about Woodside without thinking of my mom leaving her Woodside Avenue apartment heading to church or my dad figuring out what to eat along Roosevelt Avenue. Steven Raga, candidate for City Council 26. Prospect, IL. Im aware of how the laws that City Council members write are implemented and enforced. District 19; District 20; District 21; District 22 . 8:00 PM, 7:00 PM Its communities, most of which are solidly middle class to affluent, include Bayside, Oakland Gardens, Fresh Meadows, Douglaston, Little Neck, Glen Oaks, Floral Park, Bellerose, Jamaica Estates, Jamaica Hills, Hillcrest and parts of both Hollis Hills and Holliswood. We should also explore alternative management structures to achieve better maintenance of NYCHAs apartments and public spaces. I would also repeal Mayor Bill de Blasios MIH rezoning plan that nearly every community board opposed in 2016. Whoever is elected will contend with several issues compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, including overdevelopment, lack of affordable housing, years of NYCHA mismanagement, calls for equitable education opportunities, small business relief and the impacts of climate change. We have to target the point in which property becomes a commodity this tax achieves that. (Photo courtesy of Micah Petersons campaign). I love their ingenuity, creativity and generosity. QNS: Which one of your opponents will you be ranking second on your ballot and why? Although the district is racially and ethnically diverse, many neighborhoods are dominated by one particular race. Im currently the district leader for the 30th Assembly District, and Im the former Community Board 2 chair. My other two top priorities are to improve public safety for all people, and as an affordable housing resident myself, to work diligently to create more affordable housing throughout our district. I would provide affordable rents by purchasing vacant apartment buildings and incentivizing converting empty hotels and office spaces. What percentage of students were absent 10 percent or more of the days they were enrolled in school? But my experience has been in activist and movement organizations that have been fighting for change. Indian Grove: (847) 298-1976, option 7 1 Bath. Having to coordinate with multiple agencies gave me an understanding of how we can utilize our municipal workforce and invest in the resources that serve our communities. On top of that, we must repair NYCHA; it is a great program, but only when properly funded and maintained. 2) Pass legislation requiring that all housing built on public land is 100 percent deeply and permanently affordable, with affordability levels being dictated not just by AMI, but an entirely new vulnerability assessment that looks at overcrowding, health and environmental factors, transit access and more, to determine true affordability. I havent decided yet. I want to encourage everyone to have the strengthand fortitudeto continually build out students social emotional well-being and their critical-thinking skills to lead them through the 21st century and beyond, Sarduy wrote in her farewell missive Monday. its clear that the MTA is severely underfunded and mismanaged by the state. Superintendent: Beverly Folkes-Bryant, (718)557-2618. Raga:1) Reform NYCs Area Median Income (AMI): Currently, AMI includes not only all five boroughs, but also Westchester, Rockland and Putnam Counties meaning its not accurate whatsoever. Mabel Muiz-Sarduy, Executive Superintendent Queens North Borough Citywide Office; Elaine Lindsey, High School Superintendent Districts 24, 25, 26 and 30; Madelene Chan, Superintendent, District 24 Community Schools; Danielle DiMango, Superintendent, District 25 Community Schools; Danielle Giunta, Superintendent, District 26 Community Schools Having grown up in District 26, I dont see it as a district, but as the community where I went to school, learned to ride a bike and began to develop my interest in public service. Sarduy formerly led District 28. Fighting overdevelopment: Our transportation system is falling apart; our sewer systems are overloaded; our parks and schools are underfunded; and rents are skyrocketed. Queens superintendent reinstated June 28, . (Photo courtesy of Glennis Gomezs campaign). Each district has a superintendent, and a family advocate who is charged with responding to parents' concerns. Fax: 718-631-1347. superintendent. Emily Sharpe When I complained to the New York City Commission of Human Rights about racist landlords with an audio recording, corrupt employees coerced me to accept a $5,000 settlement after stonewalling the case. In recent years many immigrant families from South Korea, China, India and Japan have settled in District 26 because of its highly-regarded schools. I took a corrupt and racist landlord to housing court seven-plus times. Im on the advisory board for anti-violence organization 696 Build Queensbridge. In such a crowded race I want to make sure I give each and every candidate their due consideration, so Im not quite ready to say who my number two will be. 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