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2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Oliver Koppell

11th City Council District

 

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Oliver Koppell
[ D, WF ]

Stylo A. Sapaskis*
[ R ]

Stephen Bradian*
[ C ]

 

Oliver Koppell

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: Currently I am a member of the New York City Council from District 11 in the Bronx, covering the neighborhoods of Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Woodlawn, van Cortlandt Village, Norwood, and Bedford Park

Occupational background: Before being elected to the City Council, I served as New York State Attorney General. I also served the Northwest Bronx for over twenty years as a member of the New York State Assembly

Educational background: I am a graduate of Bronx public schools, Harvard College, and Harvard Law School

Organizational affiliations: Riverdale Temple; The Association of the Bar of the City of New York; Bronx Bar Association; American Association for Justice; Sierra Club; National Wildlife Federation; B'nai B'rith

Prior public experience: City Council Member: 2002-Present; New York State Attorney General: 1994; New York State Assembly: 1970-1994; President, Bronx Community School Board 10

Email: koppell2009@gmail.com

Website: http://www.koppell2009.com

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1. What is the most important issue in Council District 11 you would address if elected?

The most important issue facing the 11th council district is the need to maintain essential services including public safety, education, transportation, parks, libraries and social services in difficult economic times. I have the knowledge and years of experience needed as our City faces reduced revenues. I have played a prominent role, during both prosperous and challenging times, in preserving and expanding essential services and producing balanced budgets. Now as we face difficult times, critical choices and careful planning is essential. I have the experience and proven ability to keep the City on a proper course.

 

2. What other important issues would you address if elected?

Economic development and the maintenance and creation of jobs and healthy businesses is a key priority. My constituents need good employment opportunities throughout the City. The District also needs to have a vibrant commercial sector. City resources have to be devoted to economic development, job training and the renewal and maintenance of infrastructure.

 

3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?

In these difficult times there is no substitute for experience, and I have the knowledge and experience needed to continue delivering substantial results to District 11. I have secured tens of millions in City budgets for improvements in our Community.

 

(Reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)

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PARTY KEY
C = Conservative
D = Democratic
FJ = Freedom Justice
G = Green
I = Independence
JE = Jobs and Education
L = Liberal
LBT = Libertarian Party
NV = New Voice
P = Populist Party
PSL = Party for Socialism and Liberation
RTH* = Rent is Too High Party
R = Republican
SW = Socialist Workers Party
WF = Working Families

*Rent is Too Damn High was changed by the BOE to Rent is Too High after the printed Voter Guide had gone to press.