Pedro Alvarez
Carlton Berkley
Vanessa L. Gibson
Daryl L. Johnson
Naaimat Muhammed
Bola Omotosho
Carlos M. Sierra
Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: Motivational speaker for youth, young women, and distraught families in the community.
Previous Occupation(s): Community Outreach Liaison for current District 16 Council member Helen Diane Foster
Education: Master's in Public Administration with a track in government from Pace University
Organizational Affiliations: None.
Prior Public Experience: None.
1. What is the most important issue in Council District 16 you would address if elected?
The most important issue is community development and bringing opportunities and programming to the community.
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
Youth Development
Public Safety
Family Values
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
I am a product of the district. I am born and raised in the area so I know the issues first hand as to how they affect our livelihood and the survival and upbringing entailed. I have grown into leadership.
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