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2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Peter Koo

20th City Council District

 

CANDIDATES

Yen S. Chou Peter Koo SJ Jung Evergreen C. Chou

Yen S. Chou
[ D ]

Peter Koo
[ R, I, C ]

SJ Jung
[ WF ]

Evergreen C. Chou
[ G ]

Peter Koo

Republican

Party enrolled in: Republican

Occupation: Business Owner

Occupational background: Pharmacy New Mexico, Texas Booth Memorial Starside Pharmacy

Educational background: New Mexico College Pharmacy

Organizational affiliations: Chinese Business Association LaGuardia College Foundation Flushing BID Rotary Club Lions Club Board 109th Precinct President Charitable Foundation Cancer Society Asian Initiative

Prior public experience: CB 7

Email: info@peterkoo.com

Website: http://www.peterkoo.com

Email & Website links were provided by the candidate.

 

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 20 you would address if elected?

It concerns me that government continuously raises taxes which devastates small businesses and denies them the opportunity to grow and prosper. raising taxes cripples the middle class taxpayer and working families. As a businessman, I realize that reducing the tax burden and providing relief to small business is one of the most effective ways to stimulate the economy, create jobs and put people back to work. I will fight burdensome tax increases and eliminate waste in government. If government becomes more efficient, more responsible and more transparent, taxpayers hard earned dollars will be saved.

 

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

It is urgent that we continue to make strides to improve education by giving children the necessary tools to succeed. We have seen a drop in crime, more can be done to make our streets safe, criminals should be punished to the full extent of the law and the Beat Office should be put back on patrol. Health care costs are exorbitant and crippling working families we must provide quality affordable health services for our citizens. Senior and Youth service programs are an absolute priority. Protecting Meals on Wheels, increasing Senior Center hours, retaining Youth Services, increasing after school programs and improving transportation are my goals when elected.

 

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

I've lived the American Dream working at Dunkin Donuts and KFC to pay for school. I continue to be actively involved in the district I seek to represent. I understand the needs of my community and my neighbors. I am an independent person who understands the problems caused by overreaching government and believes the need for real change is essential. Special interests ruins government, the people come first. I know how to empower people and get the job done.

 

(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.