FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com MAY 19, 2016 • THE COURIER SUN 3 QUEENS COUNCILMAN ULRICH FORMS COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE RUN FOR MAYOR IN 2017 BY ROBERT POZARYCKI [email protected]/@robbpoz Councilman Eric Ulrich is apparently looking to relocate to Gracie Mansion. The 31-year-old Republican lawmaker who represents much of southwest Queens and the Rockaways fi led paperwork on May 11 with the Board of Elections to explore a possible run for mayor next year, according to the Daily News. “It’s too soon to rule anything out,” Ulrich was quoted in the Daily News on May 12. “I think it’s clear we can’t have Bill de Blasio for four more years.” Ulrich would later share a link to the article, without further comment, on his Twitter account. The fi ling doesn’t bind Ulrich to a mayoral run; the committee could also be used to raise funds for a campaign for another offi ce. The Daily News report, however, cited sources that indicated Ulrich would begin actively raising funds for a mayoral campaign once the Board of Elections approves and fi nalizes the paperwork. The New York Post had reported in February that several Republican leaders — including Queens County GOP Chairman Robert Turner — were encouraging the councilman to make a run for the city’s highest elected post. At that time, a spokesperson for Ulrich stated that the councilman was currently focused on his present Dad went to buy milk for the fifth time today Councilman Eric Ulrich is pictured shaking hands at his 2013 re-election victory party. It’s never too early (or too late) to talk about Alzheimer’s support. Call our 24-hour Helpline 646-744-2900 www.caringkindnyc.org THE COURIER/File photo 360 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10017 Formerly Known as the Alzheimer’s Association, NYC Chapter Funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Health job at City Hall. The 31-year-old lawmaker, whose district covers all or parts of Belle Harbor, Breezy Point, Broad Channel, Hamilton Beach, Howard Beach, Lindenwood, Neponsit, Ozone Park, Rockaway Beach, Rockaway Park, South Ozone Park, South Richmond Hill and Woodhaven, was fi rst elected in 2009 to succeed current state Senator Joseph Addabbo. Ulrich is one of only three Republicans serving in the City Council. He won re-election to his seat in 2013 while, at the same time, de Blasio was swept into the mayor’s offi ce with 70 percent of the vote citywide. Whether it’s Ulrich or someone else, the Republican nominee for mayor in 2017 faces some stiff odds considering Democrats outnumber Republicans in the city by a 6 to 1 margin. Even so, Ulrich is considered a moderate Republican — “fi scally conservative and socially liberal,” as the Daily News described him — and has worked closely with Democrats at City Hall. He supported Melissa Mark- Viverito’s successful campaign for City Council speaker in 2014 and serves as chair of the City Council’s Veterans Committee. In 2012, during his unsuccessful challenge of state Senator Addabbo, Ulrich spoke out against the state’s same-sex marriage law, which Addabbo supported after previously voting against it. Last May, Ulrich changed his mind and announced his support of marriage equality. He would later express disappointment in the slate of Republican presidential candidates for opposing same-sex marriage, saying they were “on the wrong side of history.” Ozone Park youngster earns high marks Lianna Menegalli, a third-grader at P.S. 63 in Ozone Park, was recently presented with the Student of the Month award for her achievements. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder visited the school last week and provided Menegalli with a citation honoring her dedication to learning. Pictured from left to right are P.S. 63 Principal Diane Marino, mother Lynn Menegalli, Goldfeder, Lianna Menegalli, father Micahel Menegalli and teacher Donna Romano. Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder
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