Brent OLeary, candidate for City Council 26. Low-income residents should have access to healthcare regardless of their employment status or ability to pay. The top three most pressing issues in my district are education and childcare, housing and land use, and the economy and jobs. Julia Forman: 1) Rebuilding our citys economy and addressing the fiscal crisis by cutting government waste to prevent layoffs and demanding our federal and state governments provide the resources and revenue we need or are owed for housing, education, infrastructure and healthcare; 2) Building more safe and permanent housing with a focus on responsible and sustainable development. Were not like the rest of the city youve got to know that to serve here. Ive navigated both employment and education spaces in my career, serving disadvantaged communities that need help the most. 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. The graduation rate is the percentage of students who entered grade 9 in the same school year who earned a local or Regents diploma four years later. The new position was created by . I think Brent OLeary will be ranked second due to his community involvement, education and experiences. Jesse Laymon, candidate for City Council 26. 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. Our political system wasnt built for people like me. Each district has a superintendent, and a family advocate who is charged with responding to parents' concerns. A public school superintendent was busted Tuesday on charges he repeatedly groped a woman who worked at a Queens elementary school. The aspect of my background that best speaks to my abilities as a City Council member is my experience as an educator at CUNY. (718) 631-6943. Public subsidies should go towards public housing. I think the city would be in a better place if the offices at City Hall looked a little more like the streets of Sunnyside or Woodside. Photo courtesy of DOE. District 28 office 90-27 Sutphin Blvd. Maruf: I took a corrupt and racist landlord to housing court seven-plus times. At this time, I am still undecided on my other ranked choice votes. I believe the next Council needs to advance policy solutions that create equitable opportunity in a sustainable way by closing fossil fuel power plants like Big Allis and redeveloping them into affordable housing and places of business; creating a jobs guarantee for young New Yorkers at local small businesses; reclaiming our streets for new busways, protected bike lanes and permanent Open Streets; and launching the Green New Deal for public housing right here in Queensbridge. Each district has two superintendents--one in charge of elementary and middle schools, one in charge of high schools--who appoint principals, evaluate schools and approves budgets. The people! Hallie Kim is an educator and (I think?) Our political system wasnt built for people like me. 2021 River Trails School District 26 This includes reforming the ULURP process and the Economic Development Corporation, and changing how we calculate affordable housing so its realistic; 3) Working to implement new ideas and agencies such as community land trusts and an unarmed public safety emergency response team not tied to the NYPD. We are confident you will find our website to be an efficient and effective method in accessing District 26 information and news. This includes reforming the ULURP process and the Economic Development Corporation, and changing how we calculate affordable housing so its realistic; 3) Working to implement new ideas and agencies such as community land trusts and an unarmed public safety emergency response team not tied to the NYPD. I can do this because I have a background of building support exclusively from people that want to fight to build a better NYC. For individual parent concerns, contact: Julia Forman, candidate for City Council 26. While these attributes cannot always be precisely measured and adjusted, Teachers honor them and work energetically to foster their development. This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software. 98-50 50th Ave Corona, NY 11368 (718) 592-3357. csd24@schools.nyc.gov. Denise Keehan-Smith: We are coming out of the worst financial and public health crisis in a generation, and while we can see the light at the end of the tunnel on the public health crisis, the economic recovery will take years. Indian Grove: (847) 298-1976, option 7 I think our representative should be someone who has a proven track record of service to the community over the years. Thus, our work forward has to utilize a tiered approach that strives to develop and implement thoughtful and sustainable district-wide . Home / Law / Crime / Politics / Communities / Voices / All Stories / Who We Are / Terms and Conditions, Click here to subscribe to the daily digital edition of the Queens Daily Eagle. 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. (Provided by Cary Community School District 26) A long-time teacher and school administrator in Indiana will be coming to Cary as Community School District 26s next . Jesse Laymon The seat is currently occupied by the term-limited Jimmy Van Bramer. I dont believe council members should wield an absolute veto on all issues in their district, but they should be listened to as the most knowledgeable. Forman: I started my career in public service as an attorney within a city agency. . 9:30 PM, Start: Its cozy neighborhood schools have veteran teachers, plenty of books and supplies and parents who put a premium on good education. Forman: 1) As the treasurer and co-founder of Western Queens Community Land Trust, I believe that our communities should decide how public land is used. You can see all schools in District 29:More. Queens, NY 11435. Micah Peterson, candidate for City Council 26. Mabel Muniz Sarduy, executive superintendent of Queens North, told her principals in an email that she is stepping down from her post effective this week, or exactly two years since she took the helm. She has crafted and conducted professional learning for principals, assistant . Danielle Giunta, District 26; David Norment, District 27; Tammy Pate, District 28, and . Posted at 01:41h . 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. (Photo courtesy of Julia Formans campaign). Im from a working-class family. 33-24 Parsons Blvd, Ste. Steven Raga, candidate for City Council 26. We have work to do, but so much of the equity and dignity we do have is a testament to this baseline of diversity. Easy Apply. Current renters should benefit from this rare drop in housing costs without needing to move. Assistant Superintendent. Synerfac Technical Staffing. New York State established a set of indicators to measure school and district performance. It also encompasses parts of Flushing Meadows Park. For every homeless New Yorker, three apartments are sitting empty. Pandemic deaths in communities of color are the byproduct of racist urban planning. Build the majority of housing for those below 50 percent area median income (AMI). Julie and I know each other from our time on Community Board 2, and Ive always found her to be an insightful and intelligent member of the board. (Photo courtesy of Sultan Marufs campaign). Amit Bagga, candidate for City Council 26. But my experience has been in activist and movement organizations that have been fighting for change. Workers and small businesses are being squeezed. . The city should give grants to long-running small businesses to help them pay for COVID remediation, and to help with reopening costs. I dont have anyone specific in mind to rank as my number two, but I want to rank someone whose values align with my own. A Queens schools superintendent who once initiated a controversialdiversity plan announced her retirement Monday, The Post has learned. QNS: What are two concrete steps that you would take to tackle access to affordable housing in your district? 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. Sharpe: Jonathan Bailey. Its why I was able to help challenge Joe Crowley with Ocasio-Cortez 2018 with no issue, co-found Amazonians United NYC (our workers organization at Amazon, where we fight for our rights), and advocate for an Elected Civilian Review Board to address systemic issues. With 18 candidates vying to represent District 26 in the City Council, the western Queens district is perhaps the most crowded race in the citywide Democratic primary in June. And we speak our minds and were honest. The food, the art, the culture and the community are truly unparalleled. 61-15 Oceania St. Bayside, NY 11361. 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. A positive school climate promotes school safety, student self-esteem, emotional well-being, mental health, and lower incidences of substance abuse, student absenteeism, and suspensions. Its crucial that we expand healthcare access across NYC. This New York City District offers students interscholastic athletics, and sponsors a variety of extracurricular activities. We should also explore alternative management structures to achieve better maintenance of NYCHAs apartments and public spaces. The plan exacerbated the housing crisis by forcing rents in so-called affordable units to be higher than actual market rate in many areas. The goal of our website is to be a resource center for the almost 40,000 students and their families who attend and reside in our Community School District. Kim: What I love most about my district is everything. Ozone Park. Honestly, the neighborhoods within Council District 26 have been crucial characters in my familys immigration story. Im not sure! Testing: Students and teachers are expected to adhere to the District Protocol for all testing events. You can see all schools in District 27:More. Thats why revitalizing small businesses and supporting our local independent business owners is my top priority as your next councilwoman. 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. Lying adjacent to Long Island's Nassau County, District 26 has long been the city's highest achieving district. Phone: (847)297-4120 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. This contest doesnt feature a villain candidate nobody running would do harm if elected. See their responses, listed alphabetically, below. . As an affordable housing resident myself, making sure that all western Queens residents who need it have access to affordable housing is one of my top three priorities, along with revitalizing small business and improving public safety. When COVID hit, we started a food pantry. Dr. Megerle began her teaching career as a special education teacher, working at the middle and high school levels. Kim: Build the majority of housing for those below 50 percent area median income (AMI). 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 are two concrete steps that you would take to tackle access to affordable housing in your district. It is located on the Frank A. Padavan Campus, a sprawling 32-acre (130,000 m 2 ) landscaped campus, which contains QHST and two other neighboring kindergarten-8th grade schools: P.S./ Dr. Jodi Megerle began serving in the role of superintendent of schools on July, 1, 2022. You can see all schools in District 26:More. Telephone: +718-326-5600 Denise Keehan-Smith, candidate for City Council 26. But the process of selecting new leadership has proved to be controversial and some current superintendents did not make the cut.. Next is the affordable housing crisis. Commonwealth Resources Queens, NY 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants See who Commonwealth Resources has hired for this role LLC: Bronx, NY: Apartment Superintendent: HUD Property: Englewood, NJ . 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. How do students at your childs school perform on New York State tests? As a cyclist, Ive seen the progress weve made to protect bikers and drivers, but there is more to do. Glennis Gomes, candidate for City Council 26. $699,000. I also spent time as a teaching artist all across NYC Department of Education schools and spent time as a program manager of an arts in education initiative. (Photo courtesy of Denise Keehan-Smiths campaign). FAX: +718-762-1931. I will take my empathy and compassion from my life experiences into City Hall to do whats best for my community. 1 Bath. As a public interest attorney working with diverse and vulnerable populations, Ill bring empathy and an open mind. Julia Forman, candidate for City Council 26. I will take my empathy and compassion from my life experiences into City Hall to do whats best for my community. Number of high school students planning to attend, Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges, Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges, Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the, Number of high school graduates who plan to. RTMS: (847) 298-1750, option 7 The accountability system classifies schools into one of three categories: In Good Standing, a Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) school, or a Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) school. We need public health policy rooted in science and empathy; we need to create cleaner, healthier streets built for people, not pollution. With 18 candidates vying to represent District 26 in the City Council, the western Queens district is perhaps the most crowded race in the citywide Democratic primary in June. Fighting overdevelopment: Our transportation system is falling apart; our sewer systems are overloaded; our parks and schools are underfunded; and rents are skyrocketed. Lenon Murray, 56, the community superintendent for District 29 . OLeary: Im from a working-class family. Prices would be based on stabilized rents from the mid-1990s. It is one of New York's most ethnically diverse commuter towns, though inside the City limits. (Photo courtesy of Emily Sharpes campaign). Beds. My wife and I moved to the district a little over eight years ago. Hard times give rise to crimes of poverty, and that environment often leads to even less police accountability.QNS: What aspect of your background speaks best to your abilities as a City Council member? You may also make an appointment by calling her assistant, Patricia Reyes at 847-297-4120 x7301. Elementary and middle school superintendent: Danielle Giunta, (718) 631-6943. I helped lead NYCs $40 million census campaign, which was the citys first-ever direct investment in community organizing in Black, Brown and immigrant communities, and achieved a city response rate higher than most major cities in the U.S., helping to secure our political and economic future. The initiative which has since been put on pause because of the COVID-19 pandemic led to several raucous meetings in late 2019. Search Superintendent jobs in New York, NY with company ratings & salaries. I moved around a lot growing up, only staying anywhere for a few years. Owner-occupied homes are targeted for taxing increases through value capture, and public housing is intentionally left to disrepair. Gomez: My previous work in government as a chief of staff and scheduler, as a NYCHA tenant organizer, and my current role as community coordinator at the Department of Education has given me the tools necessary to become an effective City Council member. Jesse Laymon: Im focusing my campaign on the values of environmental sustainability and anti-racism, and the opportunities to address both through bold policies of environmental justice. We are experiencing an education crisis. I am pleased the city listened to the wishes of those stakeholders and opened their process to allow for Dr. Composto to be reappointed.. We dont have to sell our public lands to developers to build more housing. I never did this before and didnt know how long it could last, but the community rallied around it, and after nine months the pantry is still feeding 1,500 families a week. Jonathan is also a kind person. jacksonheights post; lic post; outerboro events; queens post; ridgewood post; sunnyside post; queens 2021. Phone (847) 297-4120, Fax (847) 297-4124, Euclid: (847) 259-3303, option 7 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. 1 talking about this. All Rights Reserved. Eagle photo by Jacob Kaye Julie Won I like that Jonathan speaks truth to power and works against gentrification and displacement, like I do. HIRING 6 BENEFIT REPS-WORK REMOTE W/TRAINING. Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Brookville and Rosedale also fall within District 29. 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. Increasing healthcare access is a top priority. I believe in this chancellor, I believe in the 45 men and women that he has brought together to be the leadership in all of our superintendent districts, he added. Enjoy magnificent natural light through 12 massive windows and over 40' of Wall Street facing frontage. Workers arent getting fair payment, and we often have our rights denied. Listing by Queens Apartments Realty LLC (104-35 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375) Rental in Kew Gardens. . Ive led campaigns and coalitions to save after-school programs, levy a millionaires tax, transform campaign finance, fight pollution from coal power plants and to invest in workers instead of corporations. Queens is a community like no other. Our portfolio consists of 27 properties with over 1700 apartments, as well as storefronts, offices, and other commercial units. Office: (718) 391-8323. CEC members have little formal power but some are effective advocates for parents. I look forward to hearing from my fellow candidates about how they plan to lead the district Ive always called home out of our current state of crisis, and will make my voting decisions based on those exchanges. the only candidate whos lived in District 26 her whole life. Brandon White was named the next superintendent of Cary District 26; White was approved by the district's school board on Jan. 17, 2023. Average Class Size is the average number of students in a particular class. (Photo courtesy of Badrun Khans campaign). Peterson: The diversity of our people and culture is my favorite part of District 26. Expand. Families . (Photo courtesy of Steven Ragas campaign). Keep up with all the latest from your borough. 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