The Time For Change Is Now!

Thank you to all of the residents of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, and Rosedale community who have entrusted me with the responsibility to work along side you as your District Leader. Along with the community of Far Rockaway/ Arverne, It would be my great honor to represent you in the City Council and fight for those things that are important to you and your families. The time for change is now!

Change - /Chanj/

1. To make or become different.

2. Take or use another instead of.

"We cannot accept business as usual. We must demand more! More from ourselves, more from our elected officials, more from the systems with which we interact on a daily basis. We have the power to change our circumstances, improve our communities, and build our future. It can be different!"

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TOGETHER WE ASPIRE,

TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE

As City Council Candidate, my goal is to expand citizen participation in the electoral process and improve the quality of life for all residents, even in the midst of challenging and uncertain times. This means:

Continuing to ensure public safety by working closely with our local police precincts and officials
Ensuring the health and safety of our residents, especially seniors and children
Working to improve educational outcomes for our children
Partnering and providing support to our civic and small business community. “Now more than ever, we need to work and stay together".

ARTICLES ABOUT SHERWYN

CONGESTION PRICING DEBATED IN QUEENS

Congestion pricing, or charging drivers for entering — or sometimes even leaving — Manhattan south of 60th Street, appears to be gaining traction as a means of securing a new stream of revenue for mass transit.

REDFERN RALLY: END 'CULTURE OF VIOLENCE'

Residents of the Redfern Houses in Far Rockaway joined with clergy this week in a rally at the sprawling public housing complex, saying that they are “fed-up with gun violence,” and issuing a call for real action in ending “the culture of violence” that...

NEW PARTNERS IN SERVICE:

BRIGHT TEMPLE AME CHURCH

In need of some extra hands for a special cleanup project, Rev. James Sherwyn reached out to the 41st precinct's Sergeant Clarivel Socola for help. Bronx Community Solutions has forged a long-time partnership with Sgt. Socola and...

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