1) Why are you seeking office?

i am running for lection for a host of reasons., One reason would be that the posijon
iides a means to thesae of leisIation that will aid in the revitalization of
neighborhoods plaQued by pov as well i rov' s" t$ beinnng to
ex rience increased ievc[ of crime, violence and blight. Most importantly I am running
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for office because I believe that Rovemment has an obligation to id ommunities in j cab
d vel me stronet ycuth prorami crime prevention and Cleve o m.e t of
commerciahlitricts. want to work on estahlisbrngthat partrship be een vernm n
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, comrnu^i •.

2) Why are you seeking the endorsement of the Stonewall Democrats of WNY?

Lik theendorsement of'th new iI Democjat

Dorn becausa I feeI that I canadeuatcly
4drcss the corms of the Stonewall Democrats if elected to the city common council.

3) What three issues do you consider to be the most important to the people served by
the office you seek?

onomi Development v
corridors in the district t c►nnecticut Elmwood1 Delaware and
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N° rather than a-s cale tax break—driven development. is the ke to
M ^cessful economic development.
Housing Rehabilitation -- With the areas current housing stock in the position
it w notdemolition mus t be e
Connected with that ^lan would be a component of home ownership. I believe
increasin g the home ownershi rate intheiiiagara district woujjbe the
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foundation st ne in the prosperit of the area.
Youth —With crime increasini the Wetside of Buffaly better alternatives
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Must be found for our youth. € tilizin alread e stirg . cominunit facilities
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fir y outh p nrningc provide. an_atttionto man uth.

4) What three civil rights issues do you perceive to be most important to the gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender community?

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Family Leave for Domestic Partners
Bereavement Leave for Domestic Partners

Rig stichajieatthcarebenefits and a famjy leave time should be granted to

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in domestic i s. All provisiqp that currentl apply to spouses and next-of
'n should be granted to peoplein domestic artnershi .