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2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Vincent J. Gentile

43rd City Council District

 

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Vincent J. Gentile Bob Capano   

Vincent J. Gentile
[ D, WF ]

Bob Capano
[ R, I, C ]

  

Vincent J. Gentile

Democratic

Party enrolled in: Democratic

Occupation: City Council Member, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Libraries

Occupational background: I presently serve as the Council Member of the 43rd District. I have served in the public sector in different roles since 1985

Educational background: I graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelors Degree in Government and received a law degree from Fordham University Law School

Organizational affiliations: Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn

Prior public experience: I most recently served as a New York State Senator from 1997 to 2002. Earlier in my career I served as an Assistant District Attorney for 11 years from 1985 until 1996

Email: gentilefornewyork@gmail.com

Website: http://www.gentilefornewyork.com

Email & Website links were provided by the candidate.

 

1. What is the most important issue in Council District 43 you would address if elected?

The most important issue facing the 43rd Council District is protecting the residents from overburdening property taxes and enhancing the quality of life that serves to make the 43rd District a wonderful place to live.

 

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

If re-elected I plan to continue to address the over crowding of our community's public schools. We have worked to find locations for new schools and have worked to plan the expansion of existing schools. I will work to ensure that our new schools are built and our existing schools enhanced.

Additionally I will continue to fight the many instances of unfair ticketing practices of many city enforcement agents.

 

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

No other candidate can match the funding I've delivered for local projects in parks, in school, in libraries, and in hospitals. All of these projects aid in enhancing our quality of life and in increasing property values.

I am the only candidate willing to standup to the Mayor when it is in the best interest of the community. Opposing property tax increases, stopping the tolling of the Brooklyn Bridge, and voting "No" on the Mayor's extension of his own term of office are postions I've advocated in this regard.

 

(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.