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2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Robert A. Hunter

36th City Council District

 

CANDIDATES

Albert Vann Robert A. Hunter Mark Winston Griffith  

Albert Vann
[ D ]

Robert A. Hunter
[ R ]

Mark Winston Griffith
[ WF ]

 

Robert A. Hunter

Republican

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: Teacher of Science - NYC Dept. of Ed

Occupational background: I have more than fifteen years of managerial experience in commerical/investment banking for companies such as Merrill Lynch, Chase Bank, and Prudential-Bach. I was a member of the team that pioneered the CMA concept that is currently utilized by banks and brokerage firms. Have managed a staff of over 50 people. Responsible for budgets and invests in excess of $10 million

Educational background: G.E.D., US Army; A.A.S Business Administration-College of Staten Island; B.S. Economics-College of Staten Island; MA, Science Secondary Education-Brooklyn College; MS, School Administration and Supervision-Touro College

Organizational affiliations: Stuyvesant Heights Christian Church; 100 Boys to Men Youth Advisory Board; Boys High School Alumni; St. Marks Lodge # 3, UFT United Federation of Teahers

Prior public experience: Community School Board #16 - Community Planning Board # 3; Committee for Senior Citizens' Health Care; Bed-Stuy Volunteer Ambulance Corp-Former Chairman; Advocate and lobbyist for state-wide multi-cultural education curriculum; Concened Citizens for a Better Brooklyn - Founder/CEO; Actively involve with Brooklyn-Queens Land Trust

Email: Rhu2003913@aol.com

Website: http://Moonfruit.com

Email & Website links were provided by the candidate.

 

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 36 you would address if elected?

Address the Community's economic stability and growth within the long term will have a positive impact on the quality of life in the district.

 

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

Public education in New York City is literally the talk of the town, and mayoral control of education is at the top of the list Moreover, I do not support Mayoral control, primarily because there is no real accountable, nor are there any checks and balances. To that end it is incument upon all elected officals in New York City to put forth legistlation which supports the creation of a citywide administrative and legal office, "independent" of the city's Department of Education, that would Advocate for parent's and students in dealing with the public school system.

 

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

Having established a firm commitment, and understanding of both the local government and community issues along with strong managerial and organizational experience, coupled with the ability to effectively create bridges of communications between diverse and communities.

 

(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.