20 The Courier sun • august 1, 2013 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com ▶politics Candidates racking up endorsements MAYOR: More than 50 city clergy leaders endorsed John Liu. Tenants PAC, civil rights activist Harry Belafonte and Congressmember Yvette Clarke endorsed Bill de Blasio. COMPTROLLER: Former comptrollers Carl McCall, Elizabeth Holtzman and Harrison Golde endorsed Scott Stringer. PUBLIC ADVOCATE: DC 37’s Local 1407 and the Women’s Campaign Fund endorsed Reshma Saujani. Tenants PAC endorsed Letitia James. Local 246 SEIU endorsed Cathy Guerriero. CITY COUNCIL Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund endorsed Rory Lancman for District 24. Community Board 11 Chair Jerry Iannece endorsed Paul Vallone for District 19. UAW Region 9A endorsed John Duane for District 19. DC 37 endorsed Donovan Richards for District 31. PHOTO COURTESY OF HETTIE POWELL CAMPAIGN WEBSITE Hettie Powell, left, is running as a Democrat for City Council District 28. City Council District 28 FIELD WIDENING The race for City Council District 28 is widening with a diverse range of candidates including Hettie Powell, a longtime lawyer hoping to get her chance in politics. “Our community matters,” she said. “In these tough times, who you choose to represent you in the City Council matters.” Powell, running on the Democratic ticket, is up against incumbent Ruben Wills, Beresford Simmons, civic leader Breina Payne, accountant Joseph Marthone, minister David Kayode and community advocate Christina Winslow. For District 28, which encompasses the Richmond Hill and Jamaica sections of the borough, Powell is focusing on economic development, stability for seniors, youth services, education and community libraries. “I share the constituents’ vision for a meaningful educational experience for our youth and for fully funded services for our seniors, for a vibrant economy that provides jobs for those who need them and for a place where all can enjoy peace and prosperity,” she said. Among her plans, Powell would like to establish homeowners’ assistance as well as foreclosure assistance programs, improve senior centers’ programs, create safe street programs, stop police brutality and create anti-gang initiatives. Additionally, she hopes to reduce school class sizes, fund art and sports programs, create industry and educational partnerships for students, restore school libraries and more. Powell emphasized she believes in the southeast community. “Elections matter. Our community matters,” she said. “Together, I believe we can create a better tomorrow.” L & M TOURS PROVIDING RELIABLE SERVICE FOR OVER 14 YEARS! CALL FOR A FREE BROCHURE ONE DAY and MULTI-DAY TOURS! Scheduled Bus Trips All Year Round Over 250 tours to choose from: �� Cape May, Philadelphia & Newport �� Penn Dutch Amish Tour �� Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont �� Montreal, Quebec, Niagara Falls, 1000 Islands, Ottawa & Toronto �� Cooperstown, Lake George �� Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard �� Lobster & Crab Feasts �� Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland �� Casinos, Theatres & Shopping �� Sight & Sound Theatres �� Gettysburg, Montauk, Boston ��������������������������������������718-238-2284 6812 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Interested In Joining The Healthcare Workforce and Making an Impact? Low Cost Job Training With Certification & College Credits at LaGuardia Community College Emergency Medical Technician Call 718 -730-7569 or a Community Healthcare Worker Call 718-482-5334 SPACE IS LIMITED – CALL NOW To be eligible to apply for CUNY CareerPATH, individuals must be 18 years or older, hold a high school diploma or GED and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Other eligibility requirements apply. This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. The CUNY CareerPATH Program is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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