I know the issues that matter most in our neighborhoods and how to fight for them effectively. 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. Elementary and middle school superintendent: Beverly Mitchell, (718) 217-7740 . Read the Accountability Fact Sheet for Parents for more information. Bagga: The diversity! Overdevelopment, rising rents and disappearance of small businesses. At this time, I am still undecided on my other ranked choice votes. For every homeless New Yorker, three apartments are sitting empty. Community Education Council of District 29Q promotes achievement of educational standards, and strives to empower, educate and engage our parents and school community. 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. Peterson: The diversity of our people and culture is my favorite part of District 26. 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. A Queens schools superintendent who once initiated a controversial diversity plan announced her retirement Monday, The Post has learned.. Mabel Muniz Sarduy, executive superintendent of Queens . I also took time away from my family to be the Pennsylvania state director of the Vote Blue campaign to defeat Trump because we needed to win in 2020 to have hope of achieving big changes in 2021 and beyond. Adding additional housing stock to our supply within the district will help relieve the upward pressure on rents. In addition, parents in each district elect a Community Education Council (CEC), an advisory panel, to represent them. We have work to do, but so much of the equity and dignity we do have is a testament to this baseline of diversity. Ive been a business and finance lawyer, and have the white collar skills in law, negotiation, business and finance needed to get our neighborhood what it deserves, and the blue collar values to do whats right. Developers priced out working families. Steven Raga: In my opinion, housing, healthcare and transportation are the most pressing issues for our district. I often hear questions like, How are plans to defund the NYPD going to keep my mother safe on the streets? or How can they put a bike lane in front of my business when I need access to my loading zone? These arent easy questions to ask, but they are necessary. 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. What percentage of students attended school on the days the school was open? You can see all schools in District 24:More. In addition, parents in each district elect a Community Education Council (CEC), an advisory panel, to represent them. We are extremely proud of our programs and facilities, but most importantly, we are proud of our students. Jacqueline Quinones-Lombardo. (Photo courtesy of Ebony Youngs campaign). How do students at your childs school perform on New York State tests? Long Island City, NY 11101. I have lived here longer than I have lived anywhere, and we plan to raise a family here if we dont get gentrified out first. As a parent, Ill bring the understanding of the issues working parents face in NYC. Telephone: +718-326-5600 Low-income residents should have access to healthcare regardless of their employment status or ability to pay. And its clear that the MTA is severely underfunded and mismanaged by the state. (Photo courtesy of Badrun Khans campaign). School Safety indicates the safety of the schools environment based on reported incidents. The food, the art, the culture and the community are truly unparalleled. When word got out that the St. Johns University and Queens College alum hadnt been selected for the second round of the selection process which included community input local parents and advocates spoke out. Historically there has been very limited school choice in the district but in recent years several unzoned middle and secondary schools have opened including Bell Academy, East-West School of International Studies and the Queens School of Inquiry. We serve both secondary school and high schools in District 27, 28, and 29 with over 20,000 students. Fighting overdevelopment: Our transportation system is falling apart; our sewer systems are overloaded; our parks and schools are underfunded; and rents are skyrocketed. There are so many candidates running that Im going to take some time to really get to know the other candidates as we all should. Whether its Long Island City or Woodside, the restaurants are top notch, and I am so happy to see so many of them still thriving despite COVID-19. (Photo courtesy of Badrun Khans campaign). My wife and I moved to the district a little over eight years ago. Weve created a system of dependency we must break and empower the next generation by giving everyone a great education and a proper home. Community, elected officials outraged after DOE ousts beloved Queens superintendent District 30 Community Education Council member Deborah Alexander celebrated the reinstatement of Superintendent . Family advocate: Sonia Rueda, (718) 557-2689. Superintendent: Anita Saunders : Full Time: Part Time: Principals: 32: 0: Assistant Principals: 61: 0: Teachers: 1798: . I can find so many different types of cuisines, and I love having opportunities to go out and dine and try new dishes. 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CEC members have little formal power but some are effective advocates for parents. [emailprotected]. 2) Enact a homes guarantee: By enacting a homes guarantee, we can protect public and social housing, fully fund NYCHA, build more social housing units and ensure permanent high-quality housing for all. There are so many candidates running that Im going to take some time to really get to know the other candidates as we all should. I am a proven leader who can bring all parties to the table, void of ego, to accomplish community objectives. By detaching it from the admissions process, we can evaluate students fairly; 2) We must expand our protected bike lane network. In recent years many immigrant families from South Korea, China, India and Japan have settled in District 26 because of its highly-regarded schools.Some District 26 parents send their children to afterschool and Saturday classes to boost their academic achievement. Julia Forman Sharpe: While LIC has been touted as the fastest growing neighborhood in the U.S. with approximately 30,000 housing units built in the last 15 years, many of those units sit empty as a record number of people are without homes, experiencing rent burden or living in an apartment thats too small. Families in District 30 were . We can reimagine what transportation looks like for our district and the city; 3) Our community deserves internet speeds up to 1,000 megabits per second. We serve both secondary and high schools in District 27, 28, and 29 with over 20,000 students. As a former NYCHA resident, I know the issues. Badrun Khan, candidate for City Council 26. Were a small town in a big city. The CEC serves as an advisory board providing input and comment to the Chancellor and the Panel on Educational Policy regarding the needs of the district and DOE policy, in addition to policy implementation. Photo courtesy of DOE. We need to invest in public housing. Brent OLeary: Fighting overdevelopment: Our transportation system is falling apart; our sewer systems are overloaded; our parks and schools are underfunded; and rents are skyrocketed. They dropped the case after tormenting me for about four years. 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. Sarduy formerly led District 28. Grades served: PK, KG-12. Whether its a pop-up book exchange, guerrilla garden, park cleanup, coat drive or mutual aid groups providing food and gifts, District 26 residents know how to come together in unexpected and wonderful ways to help others and make our community stronger. (212) 229-5471 As a member of Community Board 2, Im familiar with our citys broken land use system, and believe Im in a better position to help reform it. The APM was established in 1986 and is now announced twice a year, on Australia Day and the Queen's Birthday. Peterson: 1) We need to take stock of the office buildings in our district that are underused or empty and work with Housing Preservation and Development and the Housing 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. Peterson: Ive been dedicated to public service since I began my career. NYCDOE Borough Office Executive Director: Marlene Wilks. Pandemic deaths in communities of color are the byproduct of racist urban planning. I did not accept. 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