Education

Overcrowding in East Side public schools threatens to deny a generation of children their constitutional right to a "sound basic education." We must make more school seats available now, build more schools to keep up with current development, and investigate new solutions for building educational infrastructure.

I have a strong commitment to public education that stems from being a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, State University of New York's University at Albany and University at Buffalo Law School. I helped create Community Board 8’s Youth and Education Committee, identified a Free Yellow Bus Program for local youth service providers, and created an internship program to better serve the youth and education needs of our community. As your Council member I will continue to fight for increased funding for youth services and education.

sive karis

My Issues: 
Affordable Housing
Good Government
Marine Transfer Station
Tax Reform
Community
Health
Public Safety
Technology
Education
Israel
Roosevelt Island
Transportation
Elections
Jobs
Second Avenue Subway Construction
Other
Environment

Kim Kramer

My Issues: 
Good Government
Community
Health
Education
Transportation
Jobs
Second Avenue Subway Construction
Environment
Endorsement: 

I believe Ben Kallos is the only choice for District 5 City Council, because is a native Upper East Sider who knows the issues close to the community and has innovative and progressive solutions to resolve them. He is also a down to Earth candidate who works side by side with community members to get the job done. He is NOT a candidate who delegates tasks from an office seat. That is why I endorse Benjamin Kallos for City Council Seat District 5.